Modal Verbs Practice

Identify the modal auxiliary verb in the following sentence: She can swim very well.

• swim

• very

• well

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Use a modal auxiliary to complete the sentence: I ________ go to the party if I finish my homework.

• must

• should

• can

• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal auxiliary is used to express ability?

• might

• would

• should

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Write a sentence using the modal auxiliary 'must'.

• You must eat ice cream for dinner.

• You must finish your homework before you can go out to play.

• You must always be late for work.

• You must never study for exams.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Use a modal auxiliary to complete the sentence: We ________ help our friends when they are in need.

• must

• can

• should

• will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal auxiliary is used to express possibility?

• could

• should

• must

• will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Write a sentence using the modal auxiliary 'could'.

• I might go to the store for you if you need anything.

• I could go to the store for you if you need anything.

• I should go to the store for you if you need anything.

• I can go to the store for you if you need anything.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the modal auxiliary verb in the following sentence: You may bring a friend to the party.

• can

• should

• will

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Use a modal auxiliary to complete the sentence: She ________ speak Spanish fluently.

• can

• will

• do

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B