Hellen Keller Reading Comprehension Quiz - A Complete Grammar Test

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Comprehension is an important part of English grammar. Take this informative quiz on Hellen Keller reading comprehension - Modal verbs of Possibility, Certainty, and Obligation. The quiz contains various questions ranging from easy medium to hard level that will gauge your comprehension skills and would also ace your existing knowledge. Take this quiz to know more. If you like the quiz, do share it with your friends and family. All the best!

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1.

I’d like you to know the story of Helen Keller, who could neither see nor hear from the time she was a baby. Yet the brilliant girl was able to overcome all those handicaps, to graduate from a college with honors and become a useful citizen. What does the first Modal Verb used in the first underline sentence mean?
- A.
  
  There was a possibility
- B.
  
  There was a certainty
- C.
  
  She didn't have the ability
- D.
  
  There was an obligation
Correct Answer
C. She didn't have the ability

Explanation
The first modal verb used in the first underline sentence, "could," indicates that Helen Keller did not have the ability to see or hear from the time she was a baby.

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2.

When Hellen was born she couldn't see or hear. Her parents were so sad!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
3.

The doctors say they couldn't help her, so they should call an institute in Boston to see if they could send someone to help.There are two sentences using could. Do they have the same meaning?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The two sentences using "could" in this context do not have the same meaning. In the first sentence, "couldn't help her" implies that the doctors were unable to provide assistance. In the second sentence, "could send someone to help" suggests that the institute in Boston has the potential or ability to send someone for assistance. Thus, the meaning of the two sentences using "could" is different.

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I’d like you to know the story of Helen Keller, who could neither see nor hear from the time she was a baby. Yet the brilliant girl was able to overcome all those handicaps, to graduate from a college with honors and become a useful citizen. The second modal verb underlined can be replaced by:
- A.
  
  Must
- B.
  
  Might
- C.
  
  Should
- D.
  
  Could
Correct Answer
D. Could

Explanation
The second modal verb "was able to" can be replaced by "could" because it indicates the ability or possibility of Helen Keller overcoming her handicaps and achieving success. "Could" is a modal verb that expresses past ability or possibility.

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5.

I must say there was nothing wrong with Helen Keller when she was born. Her father and mother were very proud of their pretty baby, who tried to say “pa-pa” and “ma-ma”. Identify the modals:
- A.
  
  Must say
- B.
  
  Nothing wrong
- C.
  
  Was born
- D.
  
  Very proud
Correct Answer
A. Must say

Explanation
The modal verb "must" is used to express obligation or necessity. In this sentence, it is used to emphasize the speaker's certainty or insistence on stating something. "Say" is the main verb in the sentence. "Nothing wrong" is a noun phrase that describes the absence of any issues or problems. "Was born" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" used to indicate the birth of Helen Keller. "Very proud" is an adjective phrase that describes the strong feeling of satisfaction or pleasure that Helen Keller's parents had.

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6.

For nineteen months Helen grew bigger and stronger. She was able to walk when she was a year old; she could say a few words. Identify the modals:
- A.
  
  Nineteen months
- B.
  
  Grew bigger
- C.
  
  Was able to walk
- D.
  
  Year old
Correct Answer
A. Nineteen months

Explanation
The modals in the given sentence are "was able to" and "could". These modals indicate the ability or possibility of an action. In this case, "was able to" indicates Helen's ability to walk when she was a year old, and "could" indicates her ability to say a few words.

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7.

But one day the child fell ill. She must have been very ill. For days she was laid up with a high fever and soon the parents learned that their darling would never be able to see and hear. Identify the modals:
- A.
  
  Must have been
- B.
  
  Very ill
- C.
  
  One day
- D.
  
  Parents learned
Correct Answer
A. Must have been

Explanation
The modal "must have been" is used to express a strong belief or assumption about something that happened in the past. In this case, it suggests that the child was very ill based on the information given.

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8.

The little child was now doomed to a life of silence and darkness. She could not hear what was said to her and did not know how to talk. Identify the modals:
- A.
  
  Could not hear
- B.
  
  Was now
- C.
  
  Doomed to
- D.
  
  Said to
Correct Answer
A. Could not hear

Explanation
The modal in this sentence is "could." It is used to express the child's inability to hear. The phrase "could not hear" indicates that the child was unable to perceive sound.

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9.

Dr. Bell said the Kellers should address the Perkins Institution for the blind in Boston and ask if they could send someone to help the child. Identify the modals:
- A.
  
  Dr. Bell
- B.
  
  Ask if
- C.
  
  Could send
- D.
  
  Someone to help
Correct Answer
C. Could send

Explanation
The modal verb "could" is used in the sentence to express the possibility or ability to send someone to help the child. It suggests that Dr. Bell is suggesting that the Kellers should ask the Perkins Institution if they have the capability to send someone to assist the child.

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10.

When Helen was 6 years old her parents took her to Baltimore and then to Washington to famous doctors to find out if they could do something to make her hear and see again, but the doctors could do nothing.
- A.
  
  Could do
- B.
  
  Her parents
- C.
  
  Took her
- D.
  
  To find
Correct Answer
A. Could do

Explanation
The phrase "could do" in this context refers to the ability or capability of the doctors to help Helen hear and see again. The sentence states that despite her parents taking her to famous doctors in Baltimore and Washington, the doctors were unable to do anything to restore her hearing and vision. Therefore, the correct answer is "could do" because it accurately reflects the doctors' inability to help Helen.

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Hellen Keller Reading Comprehension Quiz - A Complete Grammar Test

When Hellen was born she couldn't see or hear. Her parents were so sad!

The doctors say they couldn't help her, so they should call an institute in Boston to see if they could send someone to help.There are two sentences using could. Do they have the same meaning?

I’d like you to know the story of Helen Keller, who could neither see nor hear from the time she was a baby. Yet the brilliant girl was able to overcome all those handicaps, to graduate from a college with honors and become a useful citizen. The second modal verb underlined can be replaced by:

I must say there was nothing wrong with Helen Keller when she was born. Her father and mother were very proud of their pretty baby, who tried to say “pa-pa” and “ma-ma”. Identify the modals:

For nineteen months Helen grew bigger and stronger. She was able to walk when she was a year old; she could say a few words. Identify the modals:

But one day the child fell ill. She must have been very ill. For days she was laid up with a high fever and soon the parents learned that their darling would never be able to see and hear. Identify the modals:

The little child was now doomed to a life of silence and darkness. She could not hear what was said to her and did not know how to talk. Identify the modals:

Dr. Bell said the Kellers should address the Perkins Institution for the blind in Boston and ask if they could send someone to help the child. Identify the modals:

When Helen was 6 years old her parents took her to Baltimore and then to Washington to famous doctors to find out if they could do something to make her hear and see again, but the doctors could do nothing.