Questions with Modals (CAN, COULD, WOULD,
SHOULD, MUST)
CAN Questions
What can you do on weekends?
- I can go to the park.
- I can watch movies at home.
- I can visit my grandparents.
- I can study English.
- I can play soccer with my friends.
Where can I buy good bread?
- You can buy it at the bakery.
- You can find it in the supermarket.
- You can ask at the local market.
- You can buy it online.
- You can try a French bakery.
When can we meet?
- We can meet tomorrow morning.
- We can meet this weekend.
- We can meet after school.
- We can meet at 5 p.m.
- We can meet next Friday.
Why can’t you come to the party?
- I can’t come because I’m sick.
- I can’t come because I have to work.
- I can’t come because I’m busy with homework.
- I can’t come because I’m out of town.
- I can’t come because I don’t feel well.
How can I learn English faster?
- You can practice every day.
- You can watch movies in English.
- You can read English books.
- You can take online classes.
- You can speak with English speakers.
What can we eat for dinner?
- We can eat pizza.
- We can eat pasta.
- We can eat chicken and rice.
- We can eat soup.
- We can eat salad.
COULD Questions
What could you do yesterday?
- I could read a book.
- I could help my mom.
- I could finish my homework.
- I could play games.
- I could rest at home.
Where could we go for vacation?
- We could go to the beach.
- We could go to the mountains.
- We could go to Europe.
- We could go to a theme park.
- We could go to the countryside.
Who could be at the door?
- It could be my friend.
- It could be the postman.
- It could be my neighbor.
- It could be a delivery man.
- It could be my cousin.
When could you visit me?
- I could visit you tomorrow.
- I could visit you next week.
- I could visit you in the afternoon.
- I could visit you on the weekend.
- I could visit you during my vacation.
What could I do on my birthday?
- You could have a party.
- You could go out with friends.
- You could eat at a nice restaurant.
- You could travel.
- You could spend time with your family.
Why couldn’t you sleep last night?
- I couldn’t sleep because I drank coffee.
- I couldn’t sleep because it was noisy.
- I couldn’t sleep because I was worried.
- I couldn’t sleep because I had a headache.
- I couldn’t sleep because I watched TV too late.
What could happen if it rains?
- We could get wet.
- The picnic could be canceled.
- The streets could flood.
- The game could be postponed.
- We could stay at home.
Where could I find a good restaurant?
- You could find one downtown.
- You could check online reviews.
- You could ask your friends.
- You could try near the mall.
- You could look on Google Maps.
WOULD Questions
What would you like to drink?
- I would like water.
- I would like orange juice.
- I would like coffee.
- I would like tea.
- I would like soda.
What would you like to eat now?
- I would like pizza.
- I would like a sandwich.
- I would like pasta.
- I would like a hamburger.
- I would like fruit.
Where would you like to live?
- I would like to live in New York.
- I would like to live in Paris.
- I would like to live by the beach.
- I would like to live in the mountains.
- I would like to live in a quiet town.
Who would you invite to your party?
- I would invite my best friend.
- I would invite my cousins.
- I would invite my classmates.
- I would invite my neighbors.
- I would invite my coworkers.
What would you do with a million dollars?
- I would buy a house.
- I would travel the world.
- I would save the money.
- I would donate to charity.
- I would start a business.
Where would you go on your dream vacation?
- I would go to Japan.
- I would go to Italy.
- I would go to Disneyland.
- I would go to the Maldives.
- I would go to Spain.
SHOULD Questions
Situation 1 (Friend sick)
- You should call her to check on her.
- You should take her to the doctor.
- You should buy her medicine.
- You should stay with her.
- You should tell her to rest.
Situation 2 (Car won’t start)
- You should call your boss.
- You should take a taxi.
- You should ask a neighbor for a ride.
- You should try to fix the car quickly.
- You should explain the problem to your office.
Situation 3 (Lost wallet)
- You should call the places you visited.
- You should check your bag and clothes again.
- You should block your credit cards.
- You should ask at the lost and found.
- You should file a police report.
Situation 4 (Picnic and rain)
- You should change the plan.
- You should do an indoor activity.
- You should meet at someone’s house.
- You should postpone the picnic.
- You should watch a movie together instead.
Situation 5 (Math homework)
- You should ask a friend for help.
- You should call your teacher.
- You should look for explanations online.
- You should check examples in your book.
- You should do your best and try.
MUST Questions
What must you do before bed?
- I must brush my teeth.
- I must wash my face.
- I must set my alarm.
- I must finish my homework.
- I must drink some water.