MODAL VERBS

We can definitely win the championship game.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• can
• win
• definitely
• game

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You should stop smoking because it is bad for you.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• smoking
• because
• stop
• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

May I sit down now?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• may
• sit
• now
• down

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• play
• well
• can
• baskeetball

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Could you help me lift the couch?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• couch
• could
• lift
• the

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

He was able to play the piano very well when he was younger.
When he was younger, he __________ play the piano very well.

• wasn't able to
• can
• could
• will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

It's possible that he will have a party for his birthday.
He _______ have a party for his birthday.

• should
• can
• must
• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You ought not to go swimming today.
You ________ go swimming today.

• mustn't
• aren't able to
• shouldn't
• may not

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I think it's a good idea for you to go outside more.
You _______ go outside more.

• ought to
• must
• might
• able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

They weren't able to open the window.
They _________ open the window.

• couldn't
• can't
• did not
• may not

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B