Modal Verbs | Simulator 3 | MET

Modal Verbs | Simulator 3 | MET

Modal Verbs — Simulator 3

Modal Verbs — Simulator 3

Level 3 / 10 • Strength Contrast • Clear vs Weak Evidence

Instructions: Choose the correct modal verb. This simulator tests your ability to select the correct strength based on context (rule vs advice vs weak conclusion).

Quick Guide:
• Rule / strong necessity / strong conclusion → must
• Advice / expected outcome → should
• Weak or uncertain conclusion → might
• Ability / permission → can

1. The exam starts in five minutes. You ___ hurry.

  • might
  • can
  • should
  • must

2. She studied consistently all semester, so she ___ do well.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

3. I don’t see his car, so he ___ be at work.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

4. Employees ___ wear their ID badges inside the building.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

5. You look tired. You ___ take a short break.

  • must
  • might
  • can
  • should

6. The meeting room is locked, so we ___ wait outside.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

7. It’s only 7 a.m. He ___ be awake yet.

  • must
  • might
  • should
  • can

8. Drivers ___ stop when the traffic light is red.

  • should
  • might
  • must
  • can

9. I’m not completely sure, but this ___ be the right answer.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

10. This machine is broken. We ___ use another one.

  • might
  • must
  • should
  • can

Your Score

Interpretation:
9–10 = Strong control of modal strength
7–8 = Review strength contrasts
≤6 = Repeat Simulator 3

Refresher — Choosing the Right Strength

  • must → rule / no choice / strong conclusion
  • should → advice / expected result
  • might → possibility (not certain)
  • can → ability / permission

Answer Key

1) must 2) should 3) might 4) must 5) should 6) must 7) might 8) must 9) might 10) must