MODAL VERBS for YOUNG LEARNERS

MODAL VERBS for YOUNG LEARNERS

Modals are different from normal verbs.

Modal verbs don't use an 's' for the third person singular.

They are followed directly by BASIC FORM OF VERBS or the infinitive of another verb (without 'to').

• She can speak six languages.

• He must be over 90 years old.

• It could rain tomorrow!

• Sandy will help you.

• Anthony would be late.

Multiple Choice

My grandfather could _____ golf very well.

• play

• plays

• to play

Multiple Choice

You must _____ when the traffic light is red.

• to stop

• stopping

• stop

Multiple Choice

Students may not ____ outdoor shoes on the basketball court.

• wore

• wearing

• wear

Multiple Choice

You mustn't _____ on the railway track.

• to play

• playing

• play

Multiple Choice

You can't _____ Kim tonight, but you can _____ her tomorrow if you like.

• saw - saw

• saw - see

• see - see

Multiple Choice

I _____ go to the cinema today.

• would not (wouldn't)

• will not ( won't)

Multiple Choice

He _____ probably arrive soon.

• will

• would

Multiple Choice

I ____ be on time for the meeting.

• will

• would

Multiple Choice

If Paul doesn't go, I ____ go either.

• will not (won't)

• would not (wouldn't)

Multiple Choice

I ____ send you the answer by email tonight.

• would

• will

Modal verbs make questions by inversion ('she can go' becomes 'can she go?').

• Will you go the post office?

• Will Jane arrive on time?

• How long will it take by airmail?

• How will you go to the post office?

• What time will it open again?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• Where you will take that letter?

• Where will you take that letter?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• What will we need for the party?

• What we will need for the party?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• You will pass me the salt, please?

• Will you pass me the salt, please?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• Where will she live in 2030?

• Where she will live in 2030?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• When they will move to the country?

• When will they move to the country?

Choose the most appropriate response.

• Q: Will you open the door for me, please?

• A: Certainly

Multiple Choice

Where will you be tomorrow?

• I don't know what will happen tomorrow.

• I’ll be at the grocery store tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

How many people will be at the party?

• There will be eight people at the party.

• People won't go to that party.

Multiple Choice

What time will the class end?

• The class will end at 5:45.

• The class will ends at 5:45.

Multiple Choice

How much will it cost by special delivery?

• It depends on the weight.

• Let me weigh it.

Multiple Choice

How much will it cost to get my car fixed?

• I depends on the weight.

• It will cost $250 to get your car fixed.