Modal verbs: ability/ permission/ obligation (Medium) Quiz

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📝 IELTS – English Grammar – Modal verbs: ability/ permission/ obligation – Medium

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Which modal verb is used to express a hypothetical ability?

Must

Should

Can

Could

None

'Could' is used to express a hypothetical ability. 'Can' is for present ability, 'must' for obligation, and 'should' for advice.

What is the correct modal verb to use when expressing a strong obligation?

Could

Must

Might

May

None

'Must' is used to express a strong obligation. 'Might' and 'may' express possibility, and 'could' is often used for ability or polite requests.

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