Flyers - Grammar - Modal verbs

Since we have to be there by 8.30, we_____ take a taxi.

• a. should

• b. may

• c. can

• d. are able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I put my keys on the table, but now it's gone. Someone_____ have taken it.

• a. may

• b. had to

• c. should

• d. would rather

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

_____ you help me with the homework?

• a. May

• b. Shall

• c. Should

• d. Will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When my father was young, he _____ work in the garden for long hours.

• a. can

• b. could

• c. will

• d. should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

He spent all that money last week. He_____ so much.

• a. didn't need to spend

• b. shouldn't spend

• c. needn't have spent

• d. didn't have to spend

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

He_____ have stolen the money because he was with me that day.

• a. mustn't

• b. shouldn't

• c. can't

• d. couldn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We _____ put the fish in the fridge before it spoils.

• a. had to

• b. may

• c. can

• d. should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tom painted his room black. It looks dark and dreary. He _____ have chosen another colour.

• a. should

• b. must

• c. could

• d. may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

It_____ rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella?

• a. could be

• b. must

• c. might

• d. should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Mr. Brown is very rich. He_____ work hard for a living.

• a. mustn't

• b. shouldn't

• c. can't

• d. doesn't have to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B