Grammar Tests: Modals
Practise modal verbs such as can, should, must and might with quizzes from A1 to C1. Start at your level, answer the questions, then check your mistakes. Move up to a harder test when most answers are right.
QuizA2Modals
Could, Couldn’t, Used To Do, Didn’t Use To Do Test A1 A2 Level Exercises
16 questions · about 6 min
QuizA2Modals
Have To, Don’t Have To, Needn’t, Must or Mustn’t Test A1 A2 Level Exercises
16 questions · about 6 min
Questions
What are modal verbs in English?
Modal verbs are special helping verbs, such as can, could, may, might, must, should and will. They show ability, permission, advice, possibility or duty. Example: You should rest. They do not add -s: she can swim.
What is the difference between should, ought to and had better?
Should and ought to give advice and mean almost the same: You should see a doctor. Had better is stronger and warns of a problem: You had better leave now, or you will miss the bus.
What is the difference between must and have to?
Must is often your own strong opinion: I must call my mum. Have to is often a rule or need from outside: I have to wear a uniform. In the negative they differ: mustn't means not allowed; don't have to means not needed.