Modal Verbs | Simulator 2 | MET

Modal Verbs | Simulator 2 | MET

Modal Verbs — Simulator 2

Modal Verbs — Simulator 2

Level 2 / 10 • Foundation+ • Strength & Simple Deduction

Instructions: Choose the correct modal verb. This simulator focuses on modal strength and simple logical conclusions.

Quick Guide:
• Strong conclusion / rule → must
• Medium strength / advice → should
• Weak possibility → might
• Ability / permission → can

Tip: Stronger evidence = stronger modal

1. The lights are on, and the door is open. They ___ be at home.

  • might
  • must
  • can
  • should

2. You’re feeling sick. You ___ see a doctor.

  • must
  • might
  • should
  • can

3. Students ___ bring their ID to enter the exam room.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

4. I’m not completely sure, but she ___ know the answer.

  • must
  • might
  • should
  • can

5. It’s very late. You ___ go home and rest.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

6. She has a valid ticket, so she ___ enter the building.

  • must
  • might
  • can
  • should

7. The sky is very dark. It ___ rain soon.

  • can
  • should
  • might
  • must

8. Employees ___ follow safety rules at all times.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

9. This exercise is optional. You ___ do it if you want.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

10. She studied a lot, so she ___ pass the test.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

Your Score

Interpretation:
9–10 = Solid control of basic modal strength
7–8 = Review strength differences
≤6 = Repeat Simulator 2

Refresher — Modal Strength

  • must → rule or very strong conclusion
  • should → advice or expected result
  • might → weak possibility
  • can → ability or permission

Answer Key

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