Modal Verbs Worksheet

English grammar lesson 23: Modals: can, could, must, should, may, might · Set 702 · 40 questions

The grammar rule (Modal + base form): After a modal use the base verb: she can swim (not “can swims”, not “can to swim”). Modals do not change with the subject: he can, they can. could is the past of can: When I was five, I could swim. “have to / has to” also shows a rule: she has to wear a uniform.

1. 1.We ___ to wear a uniform every day. (a) has (b) must (c) have
2. 2.I ___ plant a tree every day. (a) can to (b) can (c) cans
3. 3.He ___ to wear a uniform every day. (a) have (b) has (c) must
4. 4.When Ishaan was five, he ___ wash the dishes. (a) can (b) must (c) shall (d) could
5. 5.When Priya was five, she ___ catch the ball. (a) can (b) must (c) could (d) shall
6. 6.I can ___ to school next Sunday. (a) to go (b) go (c) going (d) goes
7. 7.I ___ catch the ball every day. (a) shoulds (b) should to (c) should
8. 8.You ___ watch a cartoon every day. (a) should to (b) should (c) shoulds
9. 9.We may ___ a kite next month. (a) fly (b) flying (c) flies (d) to fly
10. 10.She could ___ a picture next week. (a) to draw (b) draws (c) drawing (d) draw
11. 11.You must ___ a picture tomorrow. (a) to draw (b) draw (c) drawing (d) draws
12. 12.She ___ to wear a uniform every day. (a) have (b) has (c) must
13. 13.Two years ago, Aarav ___ cook rice. (a) could (b) can (c) must (d) shall
14. 14.Two years ago, Manav ___ watch a cartoon. (a) can (b) shall (c) must (d) could
15. 15.You ___ to wear a uniform every day. (a) has (b) must (c) have
16. 16.We ___ wear a cap every day. (a) musts (b) must to (c) must
17. 17.Last year, Omkar ___ plant a tree. (a) can (b) shall (c) could (d) must
18. 18.Two years ago, Isha ___ clean the room. (a) could (b) shall (c) must (d) can
19. 19.We might ___ in the pool next week. (a) to swim (b) swimming (c) swims (d) swim
20. 20.Two years ago, Dev ___ speak Hindi. (a) must (b) could (c) shall (d) can
21. 21.Omkar might ___ the dishes next month. (a) washing (b) washes (c) to wash (d) wash
22. 22.I ___ build a sandcastle every day. (a) should (b) should to (c) shoulds
23. 23.Aisha ___ buy vegetables every day. (a) musts (b) must to (c) must
24. 24.She could ___ for the team tomorrow. (a) clapping (b) claps (c) to clap (d) clap
25. 25.When Rohan was five, he ___ wear a cap. (a) can (b) shall (c) must (d) could
26. 26.We ___ carry the bag every day. (a) must to (b) must (c) musts
27. 27.When Kabir was five, he ___ send a message. (a) shall (b) must (c) could (d) can
28. 28.When Rohan was five, he ___ catch the ball. (a) shall (b) can (c) could (d) must
29. 29.My brother ___ to wear a uniform every day. (a) have (b) has (c) must
30. 30.They must ___ a cap next week. (a) wearing (b) to wear (c) wears (d) wear
31. 31.Sneha should ___ science next Sunday. (a) studies (b) studying (c) to study (d) study
32. 32.I might ___ the bag next month. (a) carrying (b) carries (c) carry (d) to carry
33. 33.I ___ to wear a uniform every day. (a) must (b) has (c) have
34. 34.Rahul must ___ the room next month. (a) to clean (b) cleaning (c) clean (d) cleans
35. 35.When Kavya was five, she ___ ride a bicycle. (a) must (b) shall (c) can (d) could
36. 36.When Rahul was five, he ___ win the match. (a) shall (b) could (c) must (d) can
37. 37.He ___ throw the ball every day. (a) must to (b) musts (c) must
38. 38.Two years ago, Ira ___ bring lunch. (a) shall (b) can (c) must (d) could
39. 39.Two years ago, Aarav ___ carry the bag. (a) must (b) can (c) could (d) shall
40. 40.Two years ago, Ishaan ___ help Grandma. (a) must (b) shall (c) can (d) could

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