WorksheetsENGLISH 8- MODAL VERBS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
This is a type of verb that is used to indicate modality-that is: likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity suggestions, order, obligation, or advice.
Verbs
Modal verbs
Adverbs
Adjectives
_________ I have some tea?
- She asked if she _________ have some tea.
May - may
Might - may
Might - may
May - might
He _________ arrive today, but I am not sure.
may
might
may not
might not
I love you, dad. You _________ be the best father in the world.
may
might not
may not
Ken ___ run very fast and often wins his races.
might
may
can
would
I ___ climb the tree when I was five.
can
could
will
shall
All passengers ___ turn off their mobile phone.
shall
must
must not
may not
___ I eat and drink on the bus?
We can use these
Can
Could
Would
May
While you are driving, you........ listen to the radio. it's not necessary.
doesn't have to
must
don't have to
must not
It's not a good idea to talk on a cell phone and drive at the same time. Drivers ___ do that.
should
shouldn't
have to
will not
When Vera was young, she ____________ type quickly. She took a typing class and now she ____________ type very quickly!
could not... can to
can... could
could not... can
Leave early so that you ________ miss the bus.
won
may
won't
might
Identify the modal verb used in this sentence.
"He shall bring the food very soon."
He
shall
bring
very
A type of modality used in situations when something is possible but not certain.
Permission
Request
Possibility
Ability
couldn't
must
You ___ worry all the time. Don't be so negative. You should be more optimistic about life.
could have
might not
wouldn't
shouldn't
Kendra ___ finish her homework on time, or she can't go outside to play with her friends.
must
can't
should
may
Situation: I have toothache. What should I do?
The suggestion is proper, except…
If I were you, I would go to the dentist.
Why don’t you go to the dentist?
I’m sorry I never had toothache.
You should visit your dentist!
Your daughter . . . . . stop eating sweets. It's not good for her health.
Should
Shouldn't
Must
Mustn't
You look pale. You . . . . . go to clinic.
Have to
Mustn't
Should
Must
