Modals and Auxiliaries

My grandmother is eighty-five, but she ___________ still read and write without glasses. (Ability)

• can

• could

• may

• would

_______ I come with you?

• Will

• Can

• Could

• Would

______________ you help me with my homework, please?

• Should

• Will

• Can

• Could

There was a time when I ___________ stay up very late. (Past ability)

• would

• could

• can

• shall

You _________ not lose any more weight. You are already slim. (Necessity)

• may

• need

• should

• will

We ___________ make the first move. (Prohibition)

• must not

• will not

• cannot

• could not

It is snowing outside so I __________ stay at home. (Intention)

• may

• will

• can

• ought to

I ___________ get you a shawl from Kashmir. (Promise)

• will

• would

• can

• may

____________ you mind if I borrowed your car?

(Permission)

• Will

• Would

• Should

• Could

_____________ you take care of my dog for a day? (Polite request)

• Will

• Shall

• Should

• Could