Modal Auxiliaries

Modal Verbs

Similar to auxiliary and helping verbs

We will be focusing specifically on modal verbs.

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show permission?

___________ I go outside?

• Might

• May

• Would

• Should

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show someone asking for advice?

___________ I go outside?

• Might

• May

• Would

• Should

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show a past ability?

I __________ fit in my locker when I was 5.

• Might

• Could

• Can

• Should

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show a slight possibility?

It ___________ be warmer this afternoon.

• Might

• Can

• Must

• Should

Multiple Select

Which three modal verbs show permission?

• Can

• Should

• May

• Could

Multiple Select

Which two modal verbs show ability?

• Can

• Should

• May

• Could

• Might

Multiple Select

Which four modal verbs show a possibility?

• Can

• Could

• May

• Should

• Might

Multiple Choice

Which modal verb shows advice being asked or given?

• Should

• Can

• Could

• Must