Modal Verbs Quiz

Test your knowledge of English modal verbs with free online quizzes. Practice can, could, will, would, should, must and more with real examples.

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1. Which sentence correctly uses 'need' as a modal verb?

A He needen't have bought food.

B He needs not have bought food.

C He needn't have bought so much food — there's plenty.

D He didn't need to buy so much food.

2. Which is correct for a past habit?

A As a child, I could collect stamps.

B As a child, I might collect stamps.

C As a child, I would collect stamps.

D As a child, I should collect stamps.

3. Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to grant formal permission?

A You could to leave as soon as you finish.

B You may leave as soon as you finish.

C You might leaving as soon as you finish.

D You can leaving as soon as you finish.

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