Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for A1

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1 It ___ be very hot in summer here.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) is

2 Don’t drive too fast. The road ___ be dangerous.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) has

3 This story ___ be true.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) are

4 You ___ get sick if you eat too much chocolate.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) are

5 He ___ be at home now; the lights are on.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) is

6 ___ you help me with my homework, please?
(a) Can
(b) Are
(c) Do

7 ___ you open the window, please?
(a) Are
(b) Can
(c) Do

8 It ___ rain later. Take an umbrella.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) is

9 This film ___ be very funny.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) are

10 Eating too much sugar ___ be bad for your teeth.
(a) can
(b) are
(c) have

11 Excuse me, ___ you tell me the time?
(a) Do
(b) Are
(c) Can

12 Smoking ___ cause cancer.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) are

13 He ___ be late because of the traffic.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) is

14 Sorry, I’m busy now. ___ you call me later?
(a) Can
(b) Are
(c) Do

15 It ___ be very cold in the mountains.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) are

16 This book ___ help you learn English.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) is

17 Excuse me, ___ you pass me the salt?
(a) Are
(b) Can
(c) Do

18 That dog ___ be dangerous. Don’t go near it.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) are

19 This shop ___ be very crowded on Saturdays.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) are

20 ___ you lend me your pen for a minute?
(a) Can
(b) Are
(c) Do

21 If you study hard, you ___ pass the test.
(a) can
(b) are
(c) have

22 Sorry, ___ you repeat that, please?
(a) Can
(b) Are
(c) Do

23 Driving at night ___ be dangerous.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) are

24 This computer game ___ be exciting.
(a) can
(b) cans
(c) is

25 This road ___ be very busy in the morning.
(a) can
(b) are
(c) is

26 Excuse me, ___ you show me the way?
(a) Can
(b) Are
(c) Do

27 It ___ be difficult to learn a new language.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) have

28 Excuse me, ___ you help me find my seat?
(a) Can
(b) Are
(c) Do

29 Be careful! That man ___ be dangerous.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) are

30 Eating too fast ___ give you a stomachache.
(a) can
(b) is
(c) are

Answer

1 (a) can – Possibility: “It can be hot.”
2 (a) can – Danger is possible.
3 (a) can – Possibility.
4 (a) can – Result if condition happens.
5 (a) can – Possible situation.
6 (a) Can – Request for help.
7 (b) Can – Request.
8 (a) can – Weather possibility.
9 (a) can – Possibility.
10 (a) can – Negative result is possible.
11 (c) Can – Polite request.
12 (a) can – Cause/effect.
13 (a) can – Possibility of being late.
14 (a) Can – Request to call.
15 (a) can – Weather possibility.
16 (a) can – The book is helpful.
17 (b) Can – Request.
18 (a) can – Warning about danger.
19 (a) can – Habitual possibility.
20 (a) Can – Asking to borrow.
21 (a) can – Possibility of success.
22 (a) Can – Request to repeat.
23 (a) can – Warning.
24 (a) can – Possible excitement.
25 (a) can – Morning traffic.
26 (a) Can – Request for directions.
27 (a) can – Learning is difficult sometimes.
28 (a) Can – Request.
29 (a) can – Possible danger.
30 (a) can – Eating too fast may cause problems.

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