OET 2026 Modal Verbs Free Quiz 3

1. Which modal verb phrase expresses prohibition?

A. You should not smoke. B. You must not smoke. C. You may not smoke. D. You cannot smoke.

2. Which modal verb phrase expresses lack of necessity?

A. You needn't wait. B. You must not wait. C. You cannot wait. D. You should not wait.

3. Which modal-like expression expresses strong advice with a warning?

A. You should leave now. B. You can leave now. C. You had better leave now. D. You must leave now.

4. Which modal verb phrase is used to make a suggestion?

A. Will we go? B. Can we go? C. Could we go? D. Shall we go?

5. Which modal verb phrase expresses a prediction about a completed future action?

A. She will graduate next year. B. She will have graduated by next year. C. She will be graduating next year. D. She is graduating next year.

6. Which modal verb is used for a polite permission request?

A. Could I leave early? B. Can I leave early? C. I could leave early. D. I can leave early.