Modal Verbs

Excuse me, _______ you tell me what time is it?

• COULD

• MAY

• SHOULD

• CAN

Answer explanation

we use CAN to make a request

You don´t look very well, you _______ got the flu.

• COULD

• MIGHT

• SHOULD

• CAN

Answer explanation

we use MIGHT to talk about possibilities

You failed the exam last month, I think you _______ study more.

• COULD

• MIGHT

• SHOULD

• CAN

Answer explanation

we use SHOULD to give an advice

_______ you like more coffee?

• COULD

• MIGHT

• SHOULD

• WOULD

Answer explanation

we use WOULD for making a request

Sorry teacher, I don´t know that word, _______ I use my dictionary?

• MAY

• MIGHT

• SHOULD

• WOULD

Answer explanation

we use MAY to ask permission

We _______ go to the cinema but we haven´t decided yet.

• MAY

• WILL

• NEED TO

• MIGHT

Answer explanation

we use MIGHT to talk about a possibility

_______ you close the window, please? It´s freezing.

• MAY

• COULD

• NEED TO

• MIGHT

Answer explanation

we use COULD for making a suggestion

_______ you marry me?

• MAY

• COULD

• WILL

• MIGHT

Answer explanation

we use WILL to talk about willingness (a wish)

Students _______ arrive on time.

• MAY

• MUST

• WILL

• MIGHT

Answer explanation

we use MUST to talk about an obligation or a firm necesity

_______ we dance?

• COULD

• CAN

• WILL

• SHALL

Answer explanation

use SHALL for offers and suggestions