Name: ______________________________________Date: _________Score: _______
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)
[Link] ___ be punctual. (should/ought)
[Link] __ repay all their debts. (must/ought to)
13.__ you show me the road to the market? (could/might)
[Link] child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might)
15.___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will)
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.
[Link] (can/may) easily solve the problem.
[Link] (might/should) rain tomorrow.
13.(May/might) all your wishes come true in life.
14.I (could/might) not be any happier.
I. 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
II. Answers –
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