Modal Verbs Multiple Choice Quiz

1. ought to
2. might
3. shall

'Might' is used for possibility.

1. needn't
2. couldn't
3. mustn't

'Must' is used for obligation.

1. would
2. will
3. shall

This is a 3rd conditional sentence referring to the past. We use 'would' for this, not 'will'. 'Shall' doesn't fit as it's used for future intentions.

1. must to
2. should to
3. have to

This is about obligation. You can't use 'to' with 'must' or 'should'.

1. Will
2. Can
3. Must

This is about permission so it is 'can'.

1. wouldn't
2. mightn't
3. needn't

It's about something that was not necessary.

1. should
2. shouldn't
3. shall not

'Should' is used for advice, and in this case the advice is not to do something. 'Shall' is used in other ways, such as for suggestions for future intentions.

1. will
2. may
3. would

'Will' is used for definite plans in the future.

1. Will
2. Mightn't
3. Shall

We can use 'shall' for suggestions.

1. must not
2. ought not to
3. can't

'Ought' is for obligation or advice. It's not quite as strong as 'must'. 'Can't' and 'must not' don't make sense here, as the person is 'tired'.