Modal Verbs

You've got a bad cough. You should stay at home.

• request

• possibility

• advice

• obligation

_______ you help me with these bags, please?

• could

• must

• might

• should

It _______rain later because it's very cloudy.

• can

• mustn't

• should

• might

I______ turn the light on because there was no electricity.

• wouldn't

• shouldn't

• couldn't

• mustn't

You _______ go outside because there's a storm.

• can

• would

• mustn't

• should

Which of these refers to obligation?

• You don't have to do extra work.

• You must do your homework.

• You can watch television.

• You should go to bed early.

Which of these sentences refer to possibility?

• I might be late because of the traffic.

• She's definitely going to get a 10 in Mathematics.

• He could try harder.

• You mustn't walk on the grass.

Which of the following is an example of giving advice?

• You can play football on Friday with the team.

• We should wash our hands every time we come inside.

• She might go to the museum on Thursday if she has time.

• You don't have to do the assignment because you were ill.

Which of these sentences is an example of possibility?

• If you wash your hands you probably won't get sick.

• You should take the dog out for a walk.

• You have to be quiet when the teacher is explaining something.

• Could you help me with my homework?

We ____ leave now before it's too late.

• must

• could

• might

• would