Modals Exercise 1
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with suitable modals (can, could, may, might, must, should, shall, will,
would).
1. You ______ obey the school rules strictly.
2. ______ I borrow your pen for a minute?
3. She ______ speak three languages fluently.
4. We ______ leave now or we will miss the train.
5. He ______ be at home; the lights are on.
6. You ______ help the poor and needy.
7. I ______ finish my homework before going out.
8. They ______ have reached the station by now.
9. Students ______ not use mobile phones in class.
10. If you work hard, you ______ succeed.
Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Option (MCQs)
1. You ______ take an umbrella; it may rain.
(a) can (b) should (c) may (d) would
2. ______ you solve this sum without a calculator?
(a) Must (b) May (c) Can (d) Should
3. We ______ respect our elders.
(a) might (b) could (c) must (d) may
4. He ______ come today, but he is not sure.
(a) must (b) will (c) might (d) should
5. You ______ not waste food.
(a) need (b) would (c) should (d) may
Exercise 3: Error Correction
Each sentence has one error related to modals. Identify and correct it.
1. You must to complete your work on time.
2. She can sings very well.
3. We should to help the poor.
4. May you close the door, please?
5. He must be late yesterday.
Exercise 4: Rewrite the Sentences
Rewrite using the modal given in brackets.
1. It is necessary for you to wear a helmet. (must)
2. It is possible that she is ill. (might)
3. I am able to lift this box. (can)
4. It is advisable for you to read daily. (should)
5. Is it okay if I come in? (may)
Exercise 5: Identify the Function of the Modal
Write the function of the modal used (permission, ability, advice, obligation, possibility).
1. You may leave the room now.
2. She can swim very fast.
3. We must follow traffic rules.
4. He might win the match.
5. You should eat healthy food.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences Using Modals
1. It is compulsory for students to wear uniforms. (must)
2. It is possible that the train is late. (might)
3. I am not able to understand this chapter. (cannot)
4. It was a bad idea to ignore his advice. (should have)
5. Is it permitted to use a dictionary? (may)
Exercise 7: Complete the Sentences Logically
1. If you want to score good marks, you ______.
2. A driver ______ obey traffic rules.
3. Students ______ not cheat in exams.
4. It is very cloudy; it ______ rain today.
5. To stay healthy, we ______ exercise daily.
Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks (Advanced)
Fill in the blanks using suitable modals.
1. You ______ not speak loudly in the library.
2. He ______ have informed us earlier about the delay.
3. ______ you mind opening the window, please?
4. She ______ be the best candidate for this job.
5. We ______ finish the project before Monday.
6. They ______ have missed the bus; that’s why they are late.
7. You ______ practise daily if you want to improve your English.
8. I ______ not attend the meeting due to illness.
9. Children ______ be taught good manners.
10. The doctor said he ______ recover soon.