Fill in the blanks.
1If I am free in the afternoon, I ............... watch a movie.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"May" and "might" both show a possible future action.
2............... I leave early today, please?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "May" are both used to ask for permission.
3............... you wait for a minute?
Wrong!
"Can" is used to make an informal request about ability or willingness.
4............... you bring your violin?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are both used to make a request.
5............... I ask you something?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "May" are both used to ask for permission.
6You ............... come on Monday or Tuesday.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "may" both show that permission is given.
7All the tickets had been sold out, so we ............... get into the concert.
Wrong!
"Could not" shows inability in the past.
8He ............... pass the test although he worked hard.
Wrong!
"Could not" shows inability in the past.
9............... I wait for you?
Wrong!
"Should" is used to ask for advice or the right thing to do.
10............... you wait for me?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are both used to make a request.
11You ............... park in front of the gate.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Cannot" and "may not" both show that something is not permitted.
12You ............... smoke on a train.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Cannot" and "must not" both show that smoking is not allowed.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- If I am free in the afternoon, I may / might watch a movie.
- Can / May I leave early today, please?
- Can you wait for a minute?
- Can / Could you bring your violin?
- Can / May I ask you something?
- You can / may come on Monday or Tuesday.
- All the tickets had been sold out, so we could not get into the concert.
- He could not pass the test although he worked hard.
- Should I wait for you?
- Can / Could you wait for me?
- You cannot / may not park in front of the gate.
- You cannot / must not smoke on a train.
