Modal Verbs Exercise
Modal Verbs Exercise
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb (can, could, may, might,
must, shall, should, will, would).
1. You ___ finish your homework before going out to play. (obligation)
2. ___ you please pass me the salt? (polite request)
3. When I was a child, I ___ swim very well. (past ability)
4. She ___ be at home; her car is in the driveway. (logical deduction)
5. If you are ever in trouble, you ___ always call me. (offer/assurance)
6. ___ I help you with your luggage? (offer)
7. They ___ visit us next summer. (future possibility)
8. Students ___ wear uniforms at this school. (requirement)
9. You ___ eat too much sugar; it's not good for your health. (advice)
10. He ___ be very tired after the long flight. (strong probability)
11. ___ we go for a walk after dinner? (suggestion)
12. I ___ like to have a cup of coffee, please. (polite request)
13. She ___ play the piano beautifully when she was younger. (past ability)
14. You ___ be more careful when crossing the street. (advice)
15. They ___ have left already; it's only 6 PM. (strong probability)