Modal verbs

Modal verbs

by T.Neez

Must/Have to

Rule/Necessary

• You must wear gloves.

• I must finish my homework.

• You must not drink that.

Rule/Necessary

• I have to quit smoking.

• You have to be quiet.

• You do not have to go to the party.

Multiple Choice

You_____eat more vegetables.

• should

• must

• have to

• can

Multiple Choice

I _____stop smoking.

• must

• should

• can not

• have to

Multiple Choice

You_____take photos here.

• must not

• can

• should

• have to

Multiple Choice

Teachers_____work on Sunday.

• can

• should

• do not have to

• have to

Should

Recommendation

• I think you should stop smoking.

• You should go to the hospital.

• You should not be late.

Multiple Choice

You_____eat more rice.

• can

• should

• should not

• must

Multiple Choice

We_____go to bed late.

• can not

• should

• might

• should not

Can/Could

Possibility (Present)

• Peter can read and write.

• Can you help me?

• You can not play outside.

Possibility (Past)

• When Peter was young, he could read and write well.

• Could you please send it to me?

• It could be Jim who called me.

Multiple Choice

He_____speak English.

• can

• could

• should

• should not

Multiple Choice

When Lisa was young, she_____swim.

• have to

• should

• could

• must

Multiple Choice

I_____use the smartphone in the movie theater.

• could

• have to

• can not

• should

May/Might

Possibility

• She may get a job soon.

• May I go to the toilet please?

• It may not rain tomorrow.

Possibility

• She might be in danger.

• She might go shopping tomorrow.

• Might I ask you a question?

Multiple Choice

It_____rain today.

• might

• must

• should not

• could

Multiple Choice

_____I borrow your phone?

• must

• should

• can

• may