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Modals worksheets — modal verbs exercises with answers

Free modals worksheets and modal verbs exercises with answers: fill in can, could, may, might, must, should, would, need, ought to; name the use; and rewrite sentences with modals — Class 5 to 9.

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Class 5–7 · Worksheet 1 · set 10
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Choose the correct modal.

  1. You ______ not talk in the library. (must / can)
  2. You ______ not worry; everything will be fine. (need / can)
  3. ______ you help me, please? (Could / Must)
  4. ______ I come in, ma’am? (May / Must)
  5. You ______ wear a helmet while riding a scooter. (must / may)
  6. You ______ eat more vegetables. (should / would)
  7. We ______ respect our elders. (ought to / could)
  8. When I was five, I ______ ride a bicycle. (could / can)
  9. ______ we start the game now? (Shall / Must)
  10. ______ you like some tea? (Would / Should)
  11. She ______ speak three languages. (can / must)
  12. It looks cloudy. It ______ rain today. (may / must)

What does the modal show?

Class 7–8 · Worksheet 2 · set 10
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Write the use: ability, permission, possibility, obligation, advice …

  1. He could run fast when he was young.
  2. Shall we start?
  3. Would you open the window, please?
  4. It might snow tonight.
  5. We must not throw litter on the road.
  6. May I borrow your pen?
  7. They might be late.
  8. She can lift this heavy box.
  9. You may go now.
  10. You should see a doctor.

Rewrite with a modal

Class 8–9 · Worksheet 3 · set 10
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Rewrite using the modal in brackets.

  1. It is a good idea to drink more water. (should)
  2. I am able to swim. (can)
  3. Smoking is not allowed here. (must not)
  4. It is necessary for you to finish this today. (must)
  5. It is not necessary to bring lunch. (need not)
  6. It is possible that he is ill. (may)
  7. You have permission to leave. (may)
  8. Please give me a pen. (could)

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What are the modal verbs in English?

can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to, need, dare and used to (the last few are semi-modals).

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