Modals Exercise 2
Exercise 1 (Set-2): Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with suitable modals
(can, could, may, might, must, should, shall, will, would)
1. You ______ not speak during the examination.
2. ______ I leave early today, Sir?
3. He ______ have forgotten to lock the door.
4. We ______ finish the work before the deadline.
5. She ______ solve difficult problems when she was younger.
6. You ______ consult a doctor if the pain continues.
7. They ______ be waiting for us at the station.
8. I promise I ______ not repeat this mistake again.
9. Students ______ follow the school discipline strictly.
10. If you asked politely, he ______ help you.
Exercise 2 (Set-2): Choose the Correct Option (MCQs)
1. You look exhausted; you ______ have slept late last night.
(a) must (b) can (c) should (d) would
2. ______ you mind if I opened the window?
(a) Can (b) Should (c) Would (d) Must
3. He ______ be the culprit; there is strong evidence against him.
(a) may (b) might (c) must (d) could
4. We ______ leave now, or we will miss the flight.
(a) may (b) must (c) might (d) could
5. She ______ have completed the assignment by now.
(a) can (b) should (c) must (d) may
Exercise 3 (Set-2): Error Correction
Each sentence has one error related to modals. Identify and correct it.
1. You should to finish your project today.
2. He must have went home early.
3. Can you please to help me?
4. She might sings well.
5. They must be reach the station by now.
Exercise 4 (Set-2): Rewrite the Sentences
Rewrite using the modal given in brackets.
1. It is compulsory to submit the form today. (must)
2. Perhaps he missed the train. (might have)
3. She has the ability to manage the team well. (can)
4. It was wrong of you to insult him. (should not have)
5. Is it allowed to enter the lab now? (may)
Exercise 5 (Set-2): Identify the Function of the Modal
Write the function
(permission / ability / advice / obligation / possibility / deduction)
1. You must carry your ID card.
2. She could read newspapers at the age of five.
3. He might be at the office right now.
4. You should revise before the test.
5. May I ask you a question?
Exercise 6 (Set-2): Rewrite Using Modals
1. It is necessary for citizens to obey the law. (must)
2. It is possible that she misunderstood the question. (might)
3. I was able to solve the puzzle easily. (could)
4. It was a mistake to ignore the warning. (should have)
5. Is it allowed to park here? (may)
Exercise 7 (Set-2): Complete the Sentences Logically
1. If you want to succeed in life, you ______.
2. A student ______ respect his teachers.
3. We ______ not waste time on unnecessary things.
4. The sky is dark; it ______ rain soon.
5. To improve your English, you ______ practise daily.
Exercise 8 (Set-2 – Advanced): Fill in the Blanks
1. You ______ not have spoken so rudely to your parents.
2. He ______ have left already; the lights are off.
3. ______ you mind waiting for a few minutes?
4. She ______ be the youngest player in the team.
5. We ______ complete the task before noon.
6. They ______ have informed us earlier.
7. You ______ take care while driving at night.
8. I ______ not attend the function due to illness.
9. Students ______ be encouraged to ask questions.
10. The doctor said the patient ______ recover soon.