ACT 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate modal verb in the following sentences:
1. ..........................................you be able to bring your camera when you come?
2. Priya...................................apologize for the confusion that was caused yesterday because of her
carelessness.
3. You .....................................finish this first and then start with the other one.
4. .....................................I make some tea for you?
5. I ........................ make sure to keep everything ready by the time they reach the railway station.
6. You...............................see to it that the students are standing according to their roll numbers.
7. ....................................I come in?
8. She .....................................find it interesting as she likes reading adventure stories.
9. Do you have any idea how much all of this.....................................cost?
10. .....................................you please help me find my keys?
ACT2: Fill in the blanks with 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)
ACT3: 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?
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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.
ACT 4: Rewrite the sentences using the appropriate modal verbs
1. Perhaps it will rain
today. ...............................................................
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2. I recommend that you
rest. ...............................................................................................................................
3. Is it permissible for me to leave
early? .........................................................................................................
......................
4. She was capable of finishing the
task. ................................................................................................................
...............
5. It’s obligatory for him to wear a
uniform. ................................................................................................................
...............
6. It is necessary for you to wear a helmet while riding a
bike. ..........................................................................................
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7. It is possible that she will join us
later. ......................................................................
.........................................................
8. I suggest that you study harder for the
exam. ...............................................................................................................................
9. It is not allowed to smoke in this
building. .......................................................
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10. He has the ability to solve complex
problems. ...........................................................................................................................
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