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Q1. What is the function of the underlined modals in the sentences?   Ravi would sit for hours reading his favourite book. Would you open the door for me? I would like to take you to the museum.     I would buy an island if I win a jackpot.
Wish, request, imaginary condition, habit
Habit, request, wish, imaginary condition
Imaginary condition, request, wish, habit
ReQuest, habit, wish, imaginary condition
Q2. What is the function of the underlined modals in the sentences?   Shall I get you something to eat? Shall we go to the exhibition tomorrow? If you don’t stop talking right now, I will make you stand outside the class. The parcel will arrive tomorrow by noon.
Request, warning, offer, certainty
Offer, request, warning, certainty
Certainty, offer, warning, request
Warning, request, certainty, offer
Q3. Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary showing certainty. I _______ have submitted the cheQue to the bank in the morning.  
May
Should  
Would  
Will  
Q4. Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary indicating necessity. Rahul _____ submit a letter authorising him to collect Samir’s mark sheet.
Can
Would
Will
Must
Q5. Replace the underlined word with a modal auxiliary showing necessity.   David needs to rush to the airport to catch his flight on time.
Might
Shall
Must
Would
Q6. Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary indicating permission. “You _____ eat solid food once his reports are normal,” said the doctor.
Would
Should
May
Must
Q7. Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary showing possibility. She _____ be in the library, but I am not sure if she has your book. 
May
Can
Should
Shall
Q8. Replace the underlined word with a modal auxiliary showing permission. You are allowed to borrow your partner’s stationery.
Might
Should
Couldn’t
Can
Q9. What is the function of the underlined modals in the sentences?   The juniors must obey the orders of their seniors. She must go to the doctor to treat her infection. You must not skip breakfast in the morning. Shruti must be in her study or in the garden.  
Compulsion, advice, obligation, assumption
Advice, assumption, compulsion, obligation
Obligation, compulsion, advice, assumption
Assumption, compulsion, obligation, advice
Q10. Fill in the blank with a modal auxiliary indicating duty. You _______ to serve the country like your father did years ago.
Shall
Ought
Can
Must



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