Modals

The Grade 5 class will have a quiz in English this afternoon. The sentence expresses

• a request

• a permission

• a certainty

• an obligation

Identify the modal verb in the sentence

I can speak English.

(a)  

Would you like a cup of tea? The sentence expresses

• a probability

• an offer

• an obligation

• a request

I lost my ballpen. Can I borrow one from you?

• a probability

• a necessity

• a permission

• a request

You (should, can, may) listen especially when I’m telling you something Important.

(a)  

Identify the modal verb in the sentence.

1. He must study tonight.

(a)  

All Grade 5 students should submit their Science project by Monday.

• a probability

• a request

• a permission

• a necessity

Take your umbrella because it (should, can, may) rain later.

(a)  

Identify the modal verb in the sentence.

You should review your lessons.

(a)  

(Can, May , Should) you play the guitar?

(a)