Understanding Modal Verbs

What is a modal verb?

• A modal verb is an adverb that modifies the intensity of a verb.

• A modal verb is a main verb that describes a completed action.

• A modal verb is a type of noun that indicates a specific action.

• A modal verb is an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

• What is a modal verb?

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: 'You must finish your homework.'

• would

• should

• must

• could

Which of the following is a modal verb: run, can, jump?

• think

• should

• will

• can

Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'She _____ go to the party.'

• would

• should

• could

• might

Choose the correct modal verb: 'He _____ be at school by now.' (can/must)

• must

• could

• might

• should

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: 'You should try your best.'

• could

• should

• would

• might

Which sentence uses a modal verb? A) She runs fast. B) She can run fast.

• B) She can run fast.

• A) She is running fast.

• C) She will run fast.

• D) She ran fast.

Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'They _____ play outside if it stops raining.'

• can

• would

• should

• might

Choose the correct modal verb: 'You _____ eat your vegetables.' (may/must)

• can

• should

• might

• must

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: 'You may leave early today.'

• can

• should

• might

• may