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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I am sure it is not true.

• This must be 
• This may be
• This can't be 
• This shouldn't be

You needn't call her - she already knows the news. 

• don't have to
• shouldn't
• can't
• mustn't

It is obligatory for students to take part in this curse. 

• Students can 
• Students should
• Students  could
• Students have to 

It is possible that it will rain tomorrow. 

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

I am sure Sara needs our help.

• Sara can need
• Sara must need
• Sara may need
• Sara doesn't have to need

I know how to play the piano. 

• I can 
• I may
• I must
• I need to

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

If I were you I would go to the doctor. 

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

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