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WorksheetsModal verbs
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following modal verbs can be used to ask for permission
Can
Might
Could
May
Should
Complete the sentence:
______ I go to the bathroom, please?
Might
May
Should
Complete the sentence:
Mom! _______ I go to the cinema with Carlos?
Have to
Need
Can
Which of the following modal verbs can be used to express ability:
Shouldn't
Must
Can
Could
Complete the sentence:
My dad _______ speak English and Spanish.
Can
Need
May
Complete the sentence:
When I was younger, I ______ climb trees very easily.
Can
Could
Might
Need to
Which of the following modal verbs can be used to express an obligation:
Have to
Can
Should
Must
Complete the sentence:
At the red light, you ________ stop your car.
May
Might
Must
Complete the sentence:
You ________(not) accept candies from strangers, it's dangerous!
may not
shouldn't
mustn't
Complete the sentence:
Students _______ respect their teachers.
can
may
have to
Which of the following modal verbs can be used to give advice
Should
Mustn't
Can't
Can
Shouldn't
Complete the sentence:
People __________ exercise at least 3 times a week.
may
might
shouldn't
should
Complete the sentence:
-Tom: I feel bad, my stomach hurts.
-Jenny: You ________ go to the doctor.
can
should
shouldn't
might
Complete the sentence:
Dogs _________ eat things like; chocolate, garlic, onions and grapes, they could get very sick.
should
may
shouldn't
have to
Create 3 sentences using different Modal Verbs. TRY to do it without the help of a translator.
Choose the correct answer: A, B or C.
___ you do me a favour?
Could
Need
Shall
Choose the correct answer: A, B or C
We’ll receive a packed lunch, so we ___ make sandwiches.
needn’t
mustn’t
can’t
Choose the correct answer: A, B or C.
You ___ make sure all the addresses are correct before sending out the invitations.
need
shall
’d better
Find and correct one mistake in the sentence.
You oughtn’t bring any food to the party – we have everything we need.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given in capitals. Do not change the word given. You can use a maximum of five words.
I’m sure Neil isn’t the person asking for your number. BE
It (a) who is asking for your number.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given in capitals. Do not change the word given. You can use a maximum of five words.
Gossiping about your friends is a bad thing to do. NOT
You (a) about your friends.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given in capitals. Do not change the word given. You can use a maximum of five words.
Fortunately, attendance at the meeting was not obligatory. DID
Fortunately, we (a) attend the meeting.
Complete each sentence with one word.
We (a) better tidy up the sitting room before the guests arrive.
Complete each sentence with one word.
It (a) have been your mother who sent the flowers. She is always so thoughtful!
Complete each sentence with one word.
You (a) to get in touch with your Canadian cousins. I’m sure they’d be thrilled.
Which of the following modal verbs expresses the idea of ability/capacity?
Might
Can
Must
Should
Which of the following modal verbs expresses the idea of an advice?
Must
Can
Should
Have to
Which of the following sentences expresses an obligation?
You should stay home tonight.
It might rain tomorrow.
You must do your homework after class.
You can drink soda for lunch.
Which of the following modal verbs expresses the idea of obligation?
Might
Can
Should
Have to
The modal verb COULD cannot be considered the past of CAN:
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following sentences expresses the idea that there is no need to do something?
You should study more.
You can´t make a cake. We don´t have eggs and flour.
Can you do it?
You don't have to do it now.
Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following sentence: My family and I ---- travel to the beach next summer.
Which of the following modal verbs is the most appropriate to complete the sentence: ---- I help you with your umbrella?
Must
Should
Can
The modal verb MAY is used to express:
Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following question with the idea of permission to do something: ---- I ask you a question?
Should
May
Must
Choose the most appropriate option(s) to complete the sentence: You ---- be on time at school.
must
should
have to
Complete the following sentence with the modal verb that expresses the idea that something is forbidden: You ---- touch the broken glass!
Should not
Cannot
Must not
Might not
The modal verb MIGHT is used to express:
Complete the following sentence with the modal verb that expresses the idea that the subject is unable to do something: They ---- eat the cake. It´s too hot!
Must not
Should not
Cannot
May not
The negative form of SHOULD (SHOULD NOT/SHOULDN´T) is used to express:
