Intermediate Grammar Quiz : Modals
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A: Have you seen Michelle?B: No, but Michelle car is outside. So, she __________________ be around.
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Can't
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Must
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May
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Might
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INSTRUCTIONS:
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT CORRECTLY COMPLETES EACH SENTENCE. THERE ARE TWENTY ITEMS. ENJOY YOUR QUIZ :)
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A: I will travel to Italy for my vacation. I want to visit many cities. Any suggestion?B: Wow, you know, you _____________________ get a map, in case you have no GPS.
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Have to
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Should
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May
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Might be able to
Correct Answer
A. ShouldExplanation
In this conversation, person B is giving a suggestion to person A about getting a map for their vacation in Italy. The word "should" is used to indicate a recommendation or advice. Therefore, the correct answer is "should."Rate this question:
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I've been calling Beth all this morning and she has not answered. She _____________have the phone with her. It's just a possibility.
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Can't
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Doesn't have to
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Shouldn't
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Might not
Correct Answer
A. Might notExplanation
The correct answer is "might not". This is because the speaker has been calling Beth all morning and she has not answered, suggesting that she may not have the phone with her. The phrase "might not" indicates a possibility or uncertainty in this situation.Rate this question:
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Did you see Karla? She just left in a hurry after receiving that phone call and she looked worried. I am sure, it ____________________ something serious.
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Mustn't be
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Must be
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May be
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Might not be
Correct Answer
A. Must beExplanation
Based on the context provided, Karla left in a hurry and looked worried after receiving a phone call. This suggests that the phone call was significant and possibly concerning. Therefore, it can be inferred that the situation must be something serious.Rate this question:
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A: Did you listen to the news about the tsunami alert for the next few hours?B: Yes, we_______________________the trip to the beach.
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'd better cancel
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'd cancel better
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Ought to not cancel
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Would be able to cancel
Correct Answer
A. 'd better cancelExplanation
In response to the news about the tsunami alert, person B suggests that it would be better to cancel the trip to the beach. The phrase "d better cancel" is a contraction of "had better cancel," which is an idiom used to give advice or make a strong recommendation. It implies that canceling the trip is the most appropriate and wise course of action in light of the potential danger posed by the tsunami alert.Rate this question:
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I am sorry but you _________________ take pictures in this part of the museum. See that sign? It is against the museum rules.
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Can't
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Shouldn't
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Don't have to
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've got to
Correct Answer
A. Can'tExplanation
The correct answer is "can't". This is because the speaker is informing the person that they are not allowed to take pictures in this part of the museum, as indicated by the sign. The word "can't" expresses the prohibition or inability to take pictures in this situation.Rate this question:
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Well, according to the new law, telephone companies _________________a new tax without increasing the rate per minute.
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Has to pay
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May have to pay
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Have to pay
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Can pay
Correct Answer
A. Have to payExplanation
According to the new law, telephone companies are obligated to pay a new tax without increasing the rate per minute. This means that they are required to make the payment, indicating that they have no choice but to comply with the law. The phrase "have to pay" accurately reflects this mandatory requirement.Rate this question:
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Smoking __________________ forbidden. In my opinion, it causes more problems than benefits to human health.
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Might be
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Ought to be
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Would be
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Had better be
Correct Answer
A. Ought to beExplanation
The correct answer is "ought to be." This is because the sentence expresses a personal opinion about smoking, stating that it causes more problems than benefits to human health. "Ought to be" implies a moral obligation or duty, suggesting that smoking should be forbidden based on the speaker's belief.Rate this question:
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______________I go out for a moment? I need to make important phone call.
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May
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Will
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Should
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Might
Correct Answer
A. MayExplanation
The correct answer is "May" because it suggests a possibility or permission for the person to go out and make an important phone call. "Will" indicates a future action, "Should" implies obligation or recommendation, and "Might" suggests a lower possibility compared to "May."Rate this question:
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It is late! We_____________________, otherwise the bus is going to leave us
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May have to hurry
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Can hurry
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Will be able to hurry
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've got to hurry
Correct Answer
A. 've got to hurryExplanation
The correct answer is 've got to hurry. This phrase implies a sense of urgency and necessity. It suggests that if we don't hurry, we will miss the bus. The use of "got" emphasizes the importance of taking immediate action.Rate this question:
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Haven't you seen Blood Diamond? I can't believe it. Well, If you like drama movies, you _____________"Blood Diamond", it has a lot of action and drama at the same time.
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Would like
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May like
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Must like
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Don't have to like
Correct Answer
A. May likeExplanation
The phrase "If you like drama movies" indicates that the speaker is suggesting a movie to someone who enjoys that genre. The word "may" suggests that it is possible for the person to like the movie "Blood Diamond" based on their preference for drama movies. It is not a requirement or obligation for them to like it, hence "may like" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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What ______________ you like t this weekend? We could stay home and do nothing or go out to the beach.
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Will
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Would rather
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Would
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Could
Correct Answer
A. WouldExplanation
The word "would" is the correct answer because it is used to express a preference or choice between two options. In this sentence, the speaker is suggesting two possible activities for the weekend and using "would" to indicate their preference for one of the options.Rate this question:
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For the next trip,________________ stay in a mountain hotel or sleep in a tent in a campsite? Make up your mind and let me know.
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Would you mind
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Had you better
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Would you rather
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May you
Correct Answer
A. Would you ratherExplanation
The correct answer is "would you rather." This phrase is commonly used to present two options and ask someone to choose between them. In this context, the speaker is asking the listener to decide whether they would prefer to stay in a mountain hotel or sleep in a tent in a campsite for their next trip.Rate this question:
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Martha ________________ work on weekends, but she went to the office last Saturday, just because Mathew asked her to help him with his report. She's so nice.
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Doesn't have to
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Can't
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Has got to
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Won't have to
Correct Answer
A. Doesn't have toExplanation
Martha is not required or obligated to work on weekends, but she chose to do so because she wanted to help Mathew with his report. This shows that Martha is kind and willing to go out of her way to assist others.Rate this question:
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If you learn English very well, you __________________________ to get a better job with a better salary. I am sure of that.
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Have to be
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Will be able to
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Should
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Might be able
Correct Answer
A. Will be able toExplanation
Learning English very well will enable you to get a better job with a better salary. This suggests that having a strong command of the English language will increase your chances of securing a higher-paying job. The phrase "will be able to" indicates that the outcome of improving your English skills is certain.Rate this question:
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If he is a real a fan of Iron Maiden, he__________________ in the concert.
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Has got to be
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Is gotten to be
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Should be able to be
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Would be
Correct Answer
A. Has got to beExplanation
The correct answer is "has got to be". This phrase implies a strong belief or certainty. Therefore, if someone is a real fan of Iron Maiden, it is strongly believed that they must be present at the concert.Rate this question:
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A: Mark, can you take a look at this? My computer crashed. Can you help me?B: Sorry, I don't know much about computers, but Anabell is a computer programmer, she__________________ help you logically.
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May be able to
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Had better not
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Had better
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Must be able to
Correct Answer
A. Must be able toExplanation
Anabell is described as a computer programmer, which suggests that she has the necessary knowledge and skills to help with computer-related issues. Therefore, it can be inferred that she "must be able to" help logically.Rate this question:
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A: Is it possible to upload a folder with all its files to google drive?B: Yes, you can do it. But, if the folder has too many files it _________________ a lot of time, depending on your internet speed.
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Might take
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Should take
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Must take
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Has to take
Correct Answer
A. Might takeExplanation
If the folder has too many files, it might take a lot of time to upload to Google Drive, depending on your internet speed.Rate this question:
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A: Look, is that Ann's suitcase?No, it ______________ hers because she already took it.
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Can't be
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May not be
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Might not have to be
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Would rather not be
Correct Answer
A. Can't beExplanation
The correct answer is "can't be." This is because the sentence states that Ann already took her suitcase, indicating that the suitcase in question cannot belong to her. The phrase "can't be" expresses impossibility, making it the most suitable choice in this context.Rate this question:
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If I were you, I ________________ check my book to make sure I answered everything ok.
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Might
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Will
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Would
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Did
Correct Answer
A. WouldExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is giving advice or expressing a hypothetical situation. "Would" is the correct answer because it is used to express a hypothetical or imaginary condition. The speaker is suggesting that if they were in the other person's situation, they would check their book to make sure they answered everything correctly.Rate this question:
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