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Modal Verbs: Can / Could / May / Might / Must / Should (Set 1)

B1 grammar quiz on the use of modal verbs to express ability, permission, obligation, and possibility.

Level: B1 • Questions: 20

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Q1. You ___ stop smoking; it’s bad for your health.

(A) should (B) can (C) must (D) may

Explanation

'Must' expresses strong obligation or necessity.

Q2. We ___ hurry or we’ll miss the train!

(A) must (B) might (C) should (D) can

Explanation

'Must' expresses urgency and strong necessity.

Q3. He ___ be tired after working all day.

(A) should (B) must (C) could (D) might

Explanation

'Must' for logical conclusion.

Q4. I ___ play the piano when I was 10.

(A) can (B) must (C) should (D) could

Explanation

'Could' expresses past ability.

Q5. You ___ see a doctor if the pain continues.

(A) must (B) can (C) might (D) should

Explanation

'Should' gives advice or recommendation.

Q6. You ___ bring your umbrella; it looks like rain.

(A) should (B) must (C) might (D) can

Explanation

'Should' = advice or suggestion.

Q7. You ___ pay attention during class.

(A) can (B) must (C) could (D) might

Explanation

'Must' expresses strong obligation or rule.

Q8. ___ I open the window? It’s very hot in here.

(A) May (B) Should (C) Must (D) Can

Explanation

'May I...?' is used for polite permission.

Q9. You ___ smoke in this building. It’s forbidden.

(A) mustn’t (B) can’t (C) shouldn’t (D) don’t have to

Explanation

'Mustn’t' means it’s not allowed.

Q10. I’m not sure, but it ___ rain later.

(A) can (B) should (C) might (D) must

Explanation

'Might' expresses possibility.

Q11. You ___ tell anyone about this secret.

(A) can’t (B) shouldn’t (C) might not (D) mustn’t

Explanation

'Mustn’t' = strict prohibition.

Q12. Visitors ___ use mobile phones inside the museum.

(A) must (B) should (C) may (D) can’t

Explanation

‘Can’t’ for prohibition according to rules.

Q13. You ___ park here; it’s a no-parking area.

(A) should (B) can’t (C) must (D) might

Explanation

'Can’t' for prohibition.

Q14. I ___ swim very well when I was a child.

(A) could (B) must (C) should (D) can

Explanation

'Could' expresses past ability.

Q15. When I was young, I ___ run very fast.

(A) should (B) could (C) might (D) can

Explanation

'Could' for past ability.

Q16. Students ___ bring their ID cards to the exam.

(A) may (B) must (C) should (D) can

Explanation

'Must' = rule or strong necessity.

Q17. She ___ be at home; her car is outside.

(A) could (B) might (C) must (D) should

Explanation

'Must' expresses logical deduction.

Q18. We ___ go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is nice.

(A) might (B) can (C) should (D) must

Explanation

'Might' expresses a future possibility.

Q19. You look tired. You ___ get some rest.

(A) should (B) could (C) must (D) might

Explanation

'Should' is used for giving advice.

Q20. ___ you help me carry these bags, please?

(A) Could (B) Must (C) May (D) Should

Explanation

'Could you...?' = polite request.

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