San Juan, Ilocos Sur: Quarter 1, Grade 8 - Modal Verbs

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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Juan, Ilocos Sur
300035

SUMMATIVE TEST 2
QUARTER 1, GRADE 8 -MODAL VERBS
FOR MODULES 3 AND 4

INTRODUCTION: A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate


modality -that is likelihood, ability, permission, and obligation. Modal verbs include:
can/could, may/might, must, will/would, and shall/should. (Can’t, mustn’t, shouldn’t)

DIRECTIONS: USE ONE WHOLE SHEET OF PAPER. Read each item carefully and
comprehensively; WRITE only the LETTER of the best answer.

1. Rosa and Ted _________ be good players. They have won hundreds of medals!
a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t

2. You ______ try using the library. It’s free.


a. would c. should
b. might d. may

3. Mr. Cruz isn’t sure where his wife is at the moment. She ______ be at her dance
class.
a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t

4. Santino _______ be working today. He never works on Sundays.


a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t

5. You _____ be 18 to see that film.


a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t

6. You ______ hear this story. It’s very funny.


a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t

7. Papa ________ go and see a doctor. His cough is getting worse all the time.
a. would c. should
b. might d. may

8. You don’t have to shout. I _____ hear you very well.


a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t
9. It ______ be him. I saw him a week ago, and he didn’t look like that.
a. must c. might
b. can d. can’t

10. You look pretty tired. I think you ______go to bed early tonight.
a. would c. should
b. might d. may

11. Let me look. I _______ be able to help you.


a. would c. should
b. might d. may

12. “Children, you _______ cross the street if the lights are red
a. couldn’t c. shouldn’t
b. can’t d. mustn’t

13. You ______ sit so near the TV. It’s bad for your eyes.
a. couldn’t c. shouldn’t
b. can’t d. mustn’t

14. I’m sorry but I __________ give you a lift because my car is broken.
a. couldn’t c. shouldn’t
b. can’t d. mustn’t

15. I _______ stop and talk to you now. I have to get to the library.
a. couldn’t c. shouldn’t
b. can’t d. mustn’t

Match the statements that are numbered from 16 to 25 to the most appropriate
sentences from A to J bearing the modal verbs. Write only the letter of the best
answer. (2 pts each)

16. Parasite is a very good Korean film. a. You needn’t get up early.
17. Pedro is not sure now. b. You don’t have to get up early
18. Isabel is so different. c. We can’t miss it.
19. It is the last jeep. d. We mustn’t miss it.
20. It’s Sunday today. e. You can be her sister.
21. This is not free of charge. f. You can’t be her sister.
22. I’ll prepare breakfast myself. g. I have to buy a ticket.
23. The coach leaves tonight and it h. I must buy a ticket.
takes twelve hours to get here.
24. Your address is the same. i. He may come tomorrow.
25. We have plenty of time. j. He must come tomorrow.

TOTAL ITEMS: 35 (highest possible score)

GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS! 😊

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