Belajar Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 SMA Tentang Grammar: Modal Verbs (Can, Could, May, Might, Must)

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Grammar: Modal Verbs (Can, Could, May, Might, Must)

Deskripsi :

Tata bahasa: Modal Verbs (Can, Could, May, Might, Must). Memahami penggunaan modal verbs untuk mengekspresikan kemampuan, kemungkinan, keharusan, dan sebagainya.

Jenjang Pendidikan : SMA

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas : SMA Kelas 12

Waktu :15 Menit

Jul 08, 2025 | 24 views

Mulai Latihan

Which modal verb is used to express ability in the present?

A. Could
B. May
C. Can
D. Might

Pembahasan :
'Can' is the most common modal verb used to express ability in the present tense. 'Could' typically indicates past ability or polite requests. 'May' and 'Might' express permission or possibility.

The speaker _______ speak French fluently, but they are still learning.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'Could' is used to express past ability or possibility. In this sentence, it suggests a skill that was possessed but is not fully realized. 'Can' would imply current ability, 'May' suggests permission, and 'Must' expresses obligation.

_______ you help me with this math problem?

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'May' is used to make polite requests or offer permission. 'Can' is for expressing ability. 'Could' is for past ability or polite suggestions. 'Must' expresses a strong obligation.

It _______ rain later, so you should bring an umbrella.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'May' is used to express possibility. 'Can' expresses ability. 'Could' implies a more tentative possibility. 'Must' expresses a strong certainty.

I _______ go to the party if I finish my homework.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'Can' expresses ability in the present. 'Could' suggests a possibility in the past or a hypothetical situation. 'May' expresses permission. 'Must' expresses obligation.

She _______ be late for the meeting; she is very punctual.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'Must' expresses a strong obligation or necessity. 'Can' expresses ability. 'Could' expresses past ability. 'May' expresses permission. 'Can' would be more appropriate if it's a habitual action.

He _______ help me with my project, but he's busy right now.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'Could' is used to express a past ability or a possibility. 'Can' suggests current ability. 'May' indicates permission. 'Must' expresses obligation.

_______ I borrow your pen?

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'May' is the correct modal verb to use for making a polite request for permission. 'Can' implies ability, 'Could' implies past possibility, and 'Must' expresses obligation.

The train _______ arrive on time.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'May' expresses possibility or likelihood. 'Can' expresses ability. 'Could' expresses past ability or possibility. 'Must' expresses a strong certainty.

I _______ finish this report by tomorrow morning.

A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Must

Pembahasan :
'Can' expresses ability in the present. 'Could' expresses past ability or a hypothetical situation. 'May' expresses permission. 'Must' expresses a strong obligation.

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