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

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Which sentence uses a modal verb to express a strong recommendation?

You can visit the museum.

You must visit the museum.

You should visit the museum.

You might visit the museum.

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'Must' is used to express a strong recommendation or obligation. 'Should' is less strong, 'can' is for ability or permission, and 'might' for possibility.

Which sentence uses a modal verb to express a present permission?

You should use my phone.

You can use my phone.

You must use my phone.

You could use my phone.

None

'Can' is used to express present permission. 'Could' is often used for past permission, 'must' for obligation, and 'should' for advice.

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