Modal Verbs Quiz

About the Test

  • Learner Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Exam TypeOnline MCQ
  • Exam Code: MODAL0115
  • Number of Questions: 15
  • Full Marks: 15

This quiz tests what you learned on the Verbs page. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer! Don’t use any books or websites to help you – the idea is to find your natural level! 

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Q1. I am used-----in crowded places.
the study
to study
to studying
studying
Q2. Select the correct option for filling in the blank. If you are suffering from fever, you-----a doctor.
had better consulted
had better consult
had consulted
will consult
Q3. The boy from the village said, "I-----starve than beg." Which of the following best completes the above sentence?
would rather
would better
better
rather
Q4. She said that she-----(visit) London next month. Here the right form verb will be:
visited
will visit
had visited
would visit
Q5. You had better-----me alone.
left
leave
exit
stayed
Q6. Seema had better-----if she does not want to miss the train.
hurry
to hurry
hurrying
hurried
Q7. Which of the following are semi-modals?
can, could
will, would
need, dare
must, should
Q8. All citizens-----their taxes.
should be paid
must be paid
would be paid
have to pay
Q9. We-----better start soon, or we'll miss the opening ceremony.
would
should
had
may
Q10. I am used-----that television show all the time as it always helps me to know about the contemporary issues of the world.
watching
to be watched
to watching
to watch
Q11. A good businessperson would rather that he or she closely-----the market behaviour before making any investment.
observe
observed
to observe
observing
Q12. If you-----see Salma, tell her I have booked her air ticket.
should
will
please
might
Q13. But for your help we-----in trouble.
have been
had been
were being
would have been
Q14. Fill in the blank: 'You might-----about Milton."
hear
heard
be heard
have heard
Q15. In a liberal arts curriculum, it is assumed that graduates will-----about English, languages, literature, history, and the other social sciences.
know
know how
knowledge
knowing