The document contains 4 exercises that test understanding of modal verbs. Each exercise provides sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct modal verb or identifies the modal verb used. The answers or solutions are provided for each exercise.
The document contains 4 exercises that test understanding of modal verbs. Each exercise provides sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct modal verb or identifies the modal verb used. The answers or solutions are provided for each exercise.
The document contains 4 exercises that test understanding of modal verbs. Each exercise provides sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct modal verb or identifies the modal verb used. The answers or solutions are provided for each exercise.
The document contains 4 exercises that test understanding of modal verbs. Each exercise provides sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct modal verb or identifies the modal verb used. The answers or solutions are provided for each exercise.
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Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs.
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 exam. (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 to) 13. __ you show me the road to the market? (could/might) 14. The child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might) 15. ___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will) Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb in the following 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 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. Exercise 3 – Fill in the gaps using appropriate modals 1. I __ cook dinner for everyone tonight. (can/could) 2. __ you lend me your car for the weekend? (could/may) 3. The boss __ ask you to work overtime today. (might/will) 4. According to the forecast, it __ rain later this evening. (might/should) 5. If John doesn’t study, he __ fail his test. (may/might) 6. Everyone __ obey the law. (must/should) 7. It __ be challenging to learn a new language. (can/must) 8. My dad __ get angry if I come home late. (will/might) 9. We ___ respect our elders. (should/could) 10. I __ go to the gym later. (will/can) 11. You ___ arrive on time for the meeting. (should/must) 12. Everyone __ pay their taxes. (must/should) 13. __ you guide me to the nearest station? (can/might) 14. The patient __ be taken to the hospital right away. (must/may) 15. ___ we order pizza tonight? (shall/will) Exercise 4 – Identify the modal verb used in the following sentences 1. My friend (can/must) play the guitar very well. 2. (Could/should) I borrow your book? 3. You (must/can) not talk during the movie. 4. I (could/may) need assistance in moving these boxes. 5. Sir, (could/may) you repeat the instructions? 6. I (may/might) not be able to attend the party. 7. Jessica (should/must) revise her notes before the exam. 8. (Can/May) you join us for dinner? 9. Our guests (shall/should) be here any minute. 10. I (might/must) be running late due to traffic. 11. The mechanic (can/may) fix the car easily. 12. It (may/might) snow tomorrow. 13. (May/might) your dreams come true. 14. I (could/may) not be more excited. Answers for Exercise 1 modal verbs 1. Can 2. May 3. Might 4. May 5. Might 6. Must 7. Must 8. Will 9. Ought to 10. Shall 11. Should 12. Ought to 13. Could 14. Must 15. Will Answers for Exercise 2 modal verbs 1. Can 2. May 3. Must 4. Could 5. Could 6. Might 7. Must 8. Can 9. Shall 10. Could 11. Can 12. Might 13. May 14. Could Solutions for Exercise 3 modal verbs 1. Can 2. Could 3. Might 4. Might 5. Might 6. Must 7. Can 8. Will 9. Should 10. Will 11. Should 12. Must 13. Can 14. Must 15. Shall Solutions for Exercise 4 modal verbs 1. Can 2. Could 3. Must 4. Could 5. Could 6. Might 7. Should 8. Can 9. Shall 10. Might 11. Can 12. May 13. May 14. Could
