Modal Verbs Review

Which of the following words shows an obligation or strong belief?

• must

• may

• can

• shall

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following words conveys future tense in a formal way?

• must

• may

• can

• shall

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following words asks for permission in a formal way?

• must

• may

• can

• shall

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following words conveys the ability to do something?

• must

• may

• can

• shall

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following words conveys a future action?

• would

• might

• will

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which of the following words indicates the past tense of will?

• would

• might

• shall

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• would

• can

• must

• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• can

• might

• should

• shall

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 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