Verbs: Modals

1. According to the text, what are the two kinds of auxiliary verbs in English?

• A) Strong and Weak auxiliaries
• B) Primary and Modal auxiliaries
• C) Main and Helping auxiliaries
• D) Finite and Non-finite auxiliaries

2. Why would a speaker choose 'Could I use your laptop?' over 'Can I use your laptop?' when asking for permission?

• A) To indicate that the ability to use the laptop is in the past.
• B) To be less formal and more direct.
• C) To express a higher degree of certainty.
• D) To be more formal and polite.

3. What is the function of 'would' in the sentence, "Would you like to join us?"

• A) Predicting a certain future event
• B) Expressing a past habit
• C) Making an invitation
• D) Showing a lack of ability

4. What is the key difference in meaning between 'may' and 'might' when expressing possibility?

• A) 'May' is used for the present, while 'might' is used for the future.
• B) 'May' implies a stronger possibility than 'might'.
• C) 'Might' is only used in questions, while 'may' is used in statements.
• D) There is no difference in meaning between them.

5. According to the text, what does 'needn't' mean in the sentence, "You needn't wear new or fashionable clothes"?

• A) It is prohibited
• B) It is a strong suggestion
• C) It is not necessary
• D) It is a bad idea

6. In the sentence, "My mark-sheet shows that I've failed in English! There must be some mistake," what is the function of 'must'?

• A) To express a strong obligation
• B) To state a rule or law
• C) To make a logical conclusion or inference
• D) To give polite advice

7. Which of the following is a characteristic of modal auxiliaries that distinguishes them from primary auxiliaries?

• A) They have past tense forms.
• B) They are related to an infinitive form.
• C) They have no -s form for the third person.
• D) They are only used to ask questions.