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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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Fill in the modal

Class 5–7 · Worksheet 1 · set 69
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Choose the correct modal.

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

What does the modal show?

Class 7–8 · Worksheet 2 · set 69
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Write the use: ability, permission, possibility, obligation, advice …

  1. Would you open the window, please?
  2. You may go now.
  3. You need not hurry.
  4. You must stop at a red light.
  5. It might snow tonight.
  6. May I borrow your pen?
  7. You should see a doctor.
  8. She can lift this heavy box.
  9. We must not throw litter on the road.
  10. They might be late.

Rewrite with a modal

Class 8–9 · Worksheet 3 · set 69
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Rewrite using the modal in brackets.

  1. Smoking is not allowed here. (must not)
  2. It is a good idea to drink more water. (should)
  3. I was able to read at the age of four. (could)
  4. It is necessary for you to finish this today. (must)
  5. I am able to swim. (can)
  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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