Name :____________________________________ Grade & Section :____________________ Date :_____________
Modal Verbs
A.Read the sentences given below and use the correct modals. Refer to the given option.
1. I ____ arrange the flowers for the bouquet. (may/can)
2. _____ I borrow this pen from you? (may/might)
3. The teacher _____ ask you to bring the homework. (might/can)
4. According to the weather forecast, it _____ snow heavily tomorrow (may/shall)
5. Raj hasn’t studied well. He ____ fail his exams. (might/shall)
6. You ______ follow the traffic rules. (may/must)
7. It ____ be difficult to live amidst war. (should/must)
8. My mother ____ scold me if I don’t go back on time. (will/may)
9. We ____ take care of our parents. (ought to/could)
10. I ____ visit the local grocery store soon. (shall/can)
11. You _____ be punctual. (should/ought)
12. One ____ repay all their debts. (must/ought)
13. _____ you show me the road to the market? (could/might)
14. The child _____ be taken to the hospital immediately (must/might)
15. _____ you have the hot chocolate? (shall/will)
B.Read the sentences and choose the correct modal to complete the sentences.
1. My teacher (can/must) speak four languages.
2. (May/Should) I use your mobile to call my mother?
3. You (must/could) not speak loudly in the hospital.
4. I (could/must) use a little help in packing all these clothes.
5. Madam (could/may) you repeat what you said?
6. I (can/might) not be able to make it tonight.
7. Sheldon (ought to/must) study more if he wants me to pass the test.
8. (Can/May) you come to the prom with me?
9. My parents (shall/ought to) arrive soon.
10. I (could/must) be late as I have a lot on my plate.
11. Leonard (can/may) easily solve the problem.
12. It (might/should) rain tomorrow.
13. (May/Might) all your wishes come true in life.
14. I (could/might) not be any happier.
15. Students (may not/must not) join gangs with unrealistic goals as a group.
C. Directions : Answer the following questions.
1. What are modal verbs? A modal verb is a type of verb that contextually indicates a modality such as a
likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestion, order, obligation, or advice. Modal verbs
always accompany the base form of another verb having semantic content.
2. How are modal verbs important in expressing thoughts? Modal verbs help when speaking about ability,
making requests and offers, asking permission, and more.
3. Which of the modal verbs do you commonly use in a daily conversation? Some modal verbs like – will ,
could , may , and shall.