Modal Verbs | Simulator 1 | MET

Modal Verbs | Simulator 1 | MET

Modal Verbs — Simulator 1

Modal Verbs — Simulator 1

Level 1 / 10 • Foundation • Recognition

Instructions: Choose the correct modal verb. This simulator checks your ability to recognize the basic meaning of common modal verbs.

Quick Guide:
• Ability → can
• Permission → may / can
• Advice → should
• Obligation → must
• Possibility → might

Grammar rule: modal + base verb

1. She ___ speak English very well.

  • must
  • can
  • might
  • should

2. ___ I use your phone for a moment?

  • Must
  • Should
  • Can
  • Might

3. You ___ wear a seatbelt while driving.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

4. It’s cold outside. You ___ wear a jacket.

  • can
  • might
  • must
  • should

5. She isn’t answering. She ___ be busy.

  • might
  • must
  • can
  • should

6. ___ you help me with this form?

  • Must
  • Can
  • Should
  • Might

7. Students ___ arrive on time for the exam.

  • should
  • can
  • must
  • might

8. I’m not sure, but it ___ rain later.

  • might
  • must
  • can
  • should

9. You ___ eat more vegetables.

  • can
  • might
  • must
  • should

10. She ___ be at home; the lights are on.

  • might
  • must
  • can
  • should

Your Score

Interpretation:
9–10 = Strong foundation
7–8 = Review basic meanings
≤6 = Repeat Simulator 1

Refresher — Core Modal Meanings

  • can → ability / informal permission
  • may → formal permission
  • should → advice
  • must → rule / strong obligation / strong conclusion
  • might → weak possibility

Answer Key

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