Modal Verbs

It is forbidden to smoke in public places. 

• You can
• You must
• You mustn't
• You have to 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You are obliged to finish this work before the end of the week. 

• have to
• needn't
• can
• might 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

We are allowed to drink water in class. 

• We may not
• We needn't
• We can
• We must 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

It is possible that it will rain tomorrow. 

• It may 
• It must 
• It should 
• It can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I know how to play the piano. 

• I can 
• I may
• I must
• I need to

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

If I were you I would go to the doctor. 

• You should
• You can
• You have to 
• You may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

It is a good idea to start revising for the exam a few weeks earlier. 

• You could
• You don't need to
• You ought to
• You can

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But we_______________ read it if we don't want to.

• don't have to
• must not
• cannot

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Terry and Frank said they would come over right after work, so they_____________ be here by 6:00.

• have to
• should
• can

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.4A

When you are at the beach you _________ listen to the lifeguard.

• shouldn't
• must

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5C