Modal Verbs (Can, Could, May, Might) Practice

Introduction

Use can for general ability and informal permission; could for past ability and polite requests; may for formal permission; might for weaker possibility. This practice helps you select the right modal for context.

Test Overview

• Total Questions: 30
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Level: A2–B1
• Focus: Ability, permission, polite requests, and possibility

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SECTION 1: Multiple Choice (Sample)

• She ___ speak French fluently. (can / could / may / might)
• ___ I open the window? (May / Can / Could / Might)
• When he was young, he ___ run ten miles easily. (can / could / may / might)
• Take an umbrella; it ___ rain this afternoon. (can / could / may / might)

SECTION 2: Matching (Sample)

Match each sentence to the function (ability, permission, polite request, possibility):

• He can swim very well. → ______
• May I leave early today? → ______
• Could you pass the salt? → ______
• It might snow tonight. → ______

Alternative format (negatives):

• We ___ bring pets into the building. → ______ (can’t/may not/might not)
• She ___ finish the task — it’s too hard. → ______ (can’t/couldn’t)
• They ___ arrive before noon. → ______ (may not/might not)

SECTION 3: Fill‑in‑the‑Blank (Sample)

• I __________ (can) meet you at 5 PM.
• __________ (could) you show me the report?
• It __________ (might) be delayed.
• You __________ (may) use my computer.

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Q: When should I use may vs might?
A: Both express possibility; use may for slightly stronger or more formal possibility, and might for weaker or tentative possibility.

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