Modal Verbs Exercises

Modal Verbs Exercise-01 Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Modals Read the sentences given below and use the correct modals. 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-02 Choose the Correct Modal and Circle It. Read the sentences and choose the correct modal that’s to be used. 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-03 1. It's very cold today. Do you think it 2. You snow later? leave your door unlocked when you go out. 3. They have filled the car with petrol before they set off. 4. My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily I 5. Mum says we watch TV after we've finished our homework. 6. You don't pick me up at the station. I can get a taxi. 7. This is impossible, it 8. Jim Exercise-01 Answers – 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 Exercise-02 Answers – 1. Can 2. May 3. Must 4. Could 5. Could 6. Might 7. Must be a mistake! have seen me because he walked past without saying 'Hello'. to fix it. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Can Shall Could Can Might May Could Exercise-03 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Might shouldn't ought to was able can have to must couldn't