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Belajar Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 SMP Tentang Modal Verbs (can, could, may, might)

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Modal Verbs (can, could, may, might)

Deskripsi :

Memahami dan menggunakan modal verbs untuk menyatakan kemampuan, kemungkinan, dan izin.

Jenjang Pendidikan : SMP
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas : SMP Kelas 9
Waktu :15 Menit

Jul 08, 2025   |   8 views

Mulai Latihan

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

A. might
B. could
C. can
D. may

Pembahasan :
'Can' is the most common modal verb used to express present ability (e.g., I can speak English).

What does 'could' typically indicate?

A. A definite possibility
B. A present ability
C. A polite suggestion or ability
D. A strong possibility

Pembahasan :
'Could' is used for polite requests, past abilities, or expressing possibility in a less definite way than 'can'.

Which modal verb is best used to suggest something that might happen in the future, but is not certain?

A. can
B. must
C. may
D. will

Pembahasan :
'May' expresses possibility, while 'can' is for ability and 'will' is for future actions. 'Must' expresses obligation.

If you are asking for permission to borrow a pen, which modal verb would you use?

A. can
B. could
C. may
D. must

Pembahasan :
'Could' is the most appropriate modal verb to use when requesting permission politely.

The weather **might** change quickly. What does this imply?

A. The weather is definitely going to change.
B. The weather is expected to change.
C. The weather is possibly going to change.
D. The weather is always changing.

Pembahasan :
'Might' indicates a possibility, not a certainty. The weather could change, but it's not definite.

I **can** play the piano. I practice every day.

A. may
B. could
C. might
D. must

Pembahasan :
'Can' is used to express present ability. The sentence indicates the speaker has the ability to play the piano.

She **could** have gone to the party, but she didn't want to.

A. can
B. may
C. might
D. must

Pembahasan :
'Could' is used to express a past possibility, something that was possible but didn't happen.

He **may** be late for the meeting.

A. can
B. could
C. may
D. must

Pembahasan :
'May' indicates a possibility, suggesting that there is a chance he might be late, but it's not certain.

You **must** finish your homework before dinner.

A. may
B. could
C. can
D. must

Pembahasan :
'Must' expresses obligation or necessity. The homework completion is a requirement.

I **might** go to the movies tonight.

A. can
B. could
C. may
D. must

Pembahasan :
'Might' expresses a possibility, not a certainty, suggesting the speaker might go to the movies.

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