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TOPIC 14 — MODALS
Class VII English Grammar — Test Paper Set 1 (Foundation)
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10. Section C: 5 × 2 = 10.
3. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10. Section C: 5 × 2 = 10.
3. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — Fill in with the Correct Modal [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
You _______ wash your hands before eating. (should / would)
Q2.1
_______ I borrow your pencil, please? (May / Must)
Q3.1
She _______ swim very well. (can / may)
Q4.1
We _______ obey the traffic rules. (must / would)
Q5.1
It _______ rain today. Take an umbrella. (might / can)
Section B — Identify the Use of Modals [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Identify what the modal expresses (ability, permission, obligation, possibility, request):
(a) Can you play the harmonium?
(b) You must complete your homework on time.
(a) Can you play the harmonium?
(b) You must complete your homework on time.
Q7.2
Identify the use:
(a) May I come in, sir?
(b) It could rain in the evening.
(a) May I come in, sir?
(b) It could rain in the evening.
Q8.2
Identify the use:
(a) Would you pass me the salt?
(b) She should eat healthy food.
(a) Would you pass me the salt?
(b) She should eat healthy food.
Q9.2
Identify the use:
(a) I shall return your book tomorrow.
(b) You ought to respect your teachers.
(a) I shall return your book tomorrow.
(b) You ought to respect your teachers.
Q10.2
Identify the use:
(a) He could run faster when he was younger.
(b) Students must wear their school uniform.
(a) He could run faster when he was younger.
(b) Students must wear their school uniform.
Section C — Sentence Completion [5 × 2 = 10]
Q11.2
Complete using an appropriate modal and state the reason:
_______ you please help me carry these books?
_______ you please help me carry these books?
Q12.2
Complete using an appropriate modal and state the reason:
Patients _______ not smoke in the hospital.
Patients _______ not smoke in the hospital.
Q13.2
Complete using an appropriate modal and state the reason:
When I was five, I _______ not ride a bicycle.
When I was five, I _______ not ride a bicycle.
Q14.2
Complete using an appropriate modal and state the reason:
You _______ see a doctor if the fever continues.
You _______ see a doctor if the fever continues.
Q15.2
Complete using an appropriate modal and state the reason:
We _______ plant more trees to save the environment.
We _______ plant more trees to save the environment.
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Answer Key & Detailed Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
should — Expresses advice/duty. Washing hands is a recommended action.
Q2. [1 Mark]
May — Expresses polite permission/request. “May I” is used to ask permission politely.
Q3. [1 Mark]
can — Expresses ability. She has the ability to swim.
Q4. [1 Mark]
must — Expresses obligation/compulsion. Traffic rules are mandatory.
Q5. [1 Mark]
might — Expresses possibility (less certain). Rain is possible but not certain.
Q6. [2 Marks]
(a) Ability — “Can” asks about someone’s ability to play. (1 mark)
(b) Obligation — “Must” expresses a strong duty that cannot be ignored. (1 mark)
(b) Obligation — “Must” expresses a strong duty that cannot be ignored. (1 mark)
Q7. [2 Marks]
(a) Permission — “May I” is a polite way to ask permission. (1 mark)
(b) Possibility — “Could” shows a less certain possibility. (1 mark)
(b) Possibility — “Could” shows a less certain possibility. (1 mark)
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) Request — “Would you” is a polite request. (1 mark)
(b) Advice — “Should” gives a suggestion or recommendation. (1 mark)
(b) Advice — “Should” gives a suggestion or recommendation. (1 mark)
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) Promise/Future intention — “Shall” with “I” expresses a promise. (1 mark)
(b) Moral obligation/Duty — “Ought to” expresses a moral duty. (1 mark)
(b) Moral obligation/Duty — “Ought to” expresses a moral duty. (1 mark)
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) Past ability — “Could” shows ability in the past (he could run faster before). (1 mark)
(b) Obligation/Compulsion — “Must” shows it is compulsory. (1 mark)
(b) Obligation/Compulsion — “Must” shows it is compulsory. (1 mark)
Q11. [2 Marks]
Could / Would you please help me carry these books? (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses a polite request. Both “could” and “would” are polite. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses a polite request. Both “could” and “would” are polite. (1 mark)
Q12. [2 Marks]
Patients must not smoke in the hospital. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses prohibition/strict rule. Smoking is strictly forbidden. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses prohibition/strict rule. Smoking is strictly forbidden. (1 mark)
Q13. [2 Marks]
When I was five, I could not ride a bicycle. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses past ability (or lack of it). “Could” is the past form of “can”. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses past ability (or lack of it). “Could” is the past form of “can”. (1 mark)
Q14. [2 Marks]
You should see a doctor if the fever continues. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses advice/suggestion. “Should” is used for recommendations. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses advice/suggestion. “Should” is used for recommendations. (1 mark)
Q15. [2 Marks]
We should / must plant more trees to save the environment. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses advice/duty. Planting trees is a moral responsibility. (1 mark)
Reason: Expresses advice/duty. Planting trees is a moral responsibility. (1 mark)