Modals Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb (can, could, may, might,
must, should, shall, will, would)
1. I ___ finish my homework before dinner. (obligation)
2. Neha ___ take this white umbrella; it looks like it will rain. (advice)
3. ___ I borrow your pencil for a moment? (permission)
4. She ___ be home by now, but I’m not sure. (possibility)
5. If I were you, I ___ apologize immediately. (suggestion)
6. They ___ be here any minute. (certainty)
7. He said he ___ help me with my project next week. (future intention)
8. ___ you like some coffee? (offer)
9. We ___ leave early tomorrow for the trip. (necessity)
10. You ___ not speak to strangers. (prohibition)
Exercise 2: Choose the correct modal verb
1. You ___ (should/must) wear a helmet while riding a bike. (strong advice)
2. I ___ (can/must) play the guitar when I was younger. (ability in the past)
3. Students ___ (can/could) leave early if they finish the test. (permission)
4. We ___ (should/will) visit our grandparents this weekend. (suggestion)
5. She ___ (may/shall) come to the party if she finishes her work on time.
(possibility)
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using modals
1. It is necessary for you to complete the assignment today.
2. It is not necessary to bring your own lunch tomorrow.
3. Is it possible for me to sit here?
4. It is necessary for you to wear a seatbelt while driving.
5. There is a rule that says you are not allowed to use your phone during the
exam.
Exercise 4 – Identify the Modal Verb in the Following Sentences
Instructions: Identify the modal verb used in each of the following sentences and write it
down.
1. You must complete the project by Friday.
2. She can play the guitar really well.
3. We might go to the park if it doesn’t rain.
4. I should study for the exam tonight.
5. He could speak three languages when he was young.
6. They will arrive at the birthday party at around 9 PM.
7. You may leave the class after submitting your assignment.
8. We shall overcome this challenge together.
9. You must not touch that, it’s dangerous!
10. Would you like to join us for dinner?
Many unacountable nouns can be made countable using partitives. A partitve is a word
or phrase that shows a part, quantity or amount of something. Eg. A loaf of bread – the
partitive is the word ´loaf´
Activity – how many nouns can you think of for these partitives?
A piece of
A bar of
A box of
A jar of
A packet of
A bottle of
A glass of
A slice of
A cup of
Activity – can you match these partitives and nouns?
A member of sand, rice
A drop of sugar, coal
A lump of chess, cards
A whiff of wáter, oil
A grain of ice, sugar
A game of staff, a club
A cube of laundry, rubbish
A pile of garlic, chocolate
A beam of fresh air
A gust of light
A breath of grass
A puff of smoke
A wink of thunder
A blade of lightning
A clap of wind
A flash/bolt of sleep