Auxiliary Verbs

Which modal verb is used to tell that someone that they are able to do something? 

• should
• would
• can
• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?

• might
• may
• should
• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that they are allowed to do something? 

• may
• would
• should
• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She ________ be at work, she always works at this time.

• should

• can

• must

• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these is used to express ability?

• Will

• Must

• Should

• Can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How is the auxiliary verb can used in this sentence?

Can you help me to find the answer?

• Ability

• Opportunity

• Permission

• Request

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If you want to be healthy, you __________ eat vegetables and fruit.

• can

• could

• should

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence has a modal verb showing permission?

• He can paint pretty pictures.

• She may go to your house.

• I will eat lunch with you.

• You should finish your homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence has a modal verb showing ability?

• Jon can make delicious cakes.

• We must not go outside during the storm.

• We may be going to the park today.

• I will grade your papers tonight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence has a modal showing possibility?

• There are many cats that would make good pets.

• He will be at home tonight.

• It might rain tomorrow.

• We should take him a card.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B