Choose the correct modal verb:
1............ I use the washroom?
a. Must
b. Could
C. Would
d. have to
2. Ram....get serious for his career.
a. should
b. might
c. may
d. could
3. I.......... like to go be shillong once.
a. could
b. must
c. would
d. have to
4. You....... use abusive language.
a. have to
b. may
C. shouldn't
d. couldn't
5.......... I have a coffee please?
a. Must
b. Have to
C. May
d. Would
6. The passengers......... wear their seatbelts at all times.
a. could
b. must
c. can
d. may
7. I......... fly a kite very well.
a. can
b. may
C. must
d. would
Answers
Explanation:
Modal Verb:
Modals are type of Auxiliary verbs that expresses the mood or attitude of the speaker and they give additional information about the function of the main verb.
The modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must, ought to, dare and need to.
RULES:
a) Are followed directly by bare infinitive or the infinitive of another verb (without 'to’).
b) Don’t take non-finite forms (to can, must ing)
c) Form negative directly (can't, mustn't).
d) Form inversion/interrogation without ‘DO’ (can I? must I?).
e) Don’t take -s form for third-person singular (cans, musts).
f) No co-occurrence (She may will come tomorrow.)
Answer:
1. b. could
2. a. should
3. c. would
4. c. shouldn't
5. c. may
6. b. must
7. a. can