Modal Verbs

What is the modal verb used to express ability or permission in the present?

• shall

• can

• may

• could

Which modal verb is used to talk about past ability or permission?

• may

• will

• could

• should

Which modal verb is used to express possibility or permission in the present?

• may

• can

• will

• shall

Which modal verb is used to express a slight possibility or permission?

• shall

• might

• may

• can

Which modal verb is used to show necessity or strong recommendation?

• must

• could

• may

• shall

Which modal verb is used to give advice or make suggestions?

• could

• shall

• might

• should

Fill in the blank: You ___ go to the party if you want to.

• must

• should

• can

• might

Fill in the blank: She ___ speak three languages fluently when she was younger.

• shall

• might

• can

• could

Fill in the blank: It ___ rain later, so you should take an umbrella.

• may

• can

• might

• will

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NGSS.K-ESS2-1

NGSS.K-ESS3-2

Fill in the blank: You ___ eat your vegetables to stay healthy.

• can

• must

• might

• should