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Modal Auxiliaries

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My dad said I _________ go to Tom's house if I finish my homework.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

may

2.

My cousin __________ come over this weekend if she can get a ride.

a)

would

b)

might

c)

could

3.

My brother ___________ like to learn how to play the piano.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

could

4.

We __________ line up as soon as we hear the fire alarm.

a)

must

b)

can

c)

might

5.

Years ago, people _________ only travel to Antarctica by ship.

a)

could

b)

must

c)

may

6.

Tomorrow, I ________ compete in my very first race.

a)

should

b)

would

c)

will

7.

My grandma _________ sew very well, so we always bring her our ripped clothes.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

may

8.

Since I'm nine now, my mom told me I _________ make my bed every morning.

a)

must

b)

would

c)

can

9.

Everyone _____ choose a topic before researching, she said.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

might

10.

I ________ play the guitar so well because I practiced a lot.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

11.

We _______ also visit the reptile exhibit if you're interested.

a)

should

b)

must

c)

could

12.

I ___________ like to help you when I finish my homework.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

can

13.

You _______ dress warmly if you visit Antarctica.

a)

may

b)

must

c)

will

14.

He ________ practice his guitar before the big performance.

a)

should

b)

could

c)

may

15.
My cat, Sprinkles has a special talent: she ___________ talk!
a)
can
b)
may
c)
must
16.

_________ I borrow your pencil?

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

17.

_________ I have a piece of candy?

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

18.

You _________ not touch the stove!

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

19.

We _________ leave soon or we'll be late!

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

20.

Chose the correct helping verb. Use the hint in the parentheses to guide you.


We (to be allowed to) use my friend's boat.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

d)

might

21.

If you wish to express permission, which option would be best?

a)

might

b)

may

c)

would

d)

can

22.
Jeremiah ___________ run very fast. 
a)
can
b)
should
c)
may
d)
must
23.
__________ I have some of that pie?
a)
Would
b)
May
c)
Must
d)
Will 
24.
You _________ be done with that assignment.  It's been two hours!
a)
should
b)
could
c)
would
d)
can
25.
Ask for permission:  ________ I go to the restroom?
a)
Can
b)
Should
c)
May
d)
Could
26.
You ________ drink plenty of liquids if you are sick.  
a)
would
b)
could
c)
must
d)
shall
27.

________________ I go to the restroom?

a)

Can

b)

May

28.

They __________ fail if they don't study.

a)

Might

b)

Could

29.

_____________ I help you Mr. Miranda?

a)

Can

b)

May

30.

Jimmy's father says he _________ go to the party.

a)

Can

b)

May

31.

Jean _________ sing really good.

a)

Can

b)

May

32.

I can't find my dictionary. _____ I borrow yours please?

a)

Must

b)

Have

c)

May

d)

Will

33.

I think we _____ go now. It's late.

a)

have to

b)

should

c)

may

d)

could

34.

You _____ brush your teeth after every meal if possible.

a)

may

b)

should

c)

have to

d)

can

35.

You look tired . You _____ take a few days off.

a)

should

b)

may

c)

must

36.

Don't worry, I _____ take care of you.

a)

can

b)

will

c)

must

d)

would

37.

You ___ hear my uncle talk about his work in Antarctica.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

must

38.

If he ever goes back, I ____ love to go with him.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

must

39.

Of course, I ___ get my parents' permission to go!

a)

would

b)

should

c)

must

40.

My dad said I _________ go to Tom's house if I finish my homework.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

may

41.

My cousin __________ come over this weekend if she can get a ride.

a)

would

b)

might

c)

could

42.

We __________ line up as soon as we hear the fire alarm.

a)

must

b)

can

c)

might

43.

Tomorrow, I ________ compete in my very first race.

a)

should

b)

would

c)

will

44.

My grandma _________ sew very well, so we always bring her our ripped clothes.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

may

45.

Everyone _____ choose a topic before researching, she said.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

might

46.

Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.


I __________ read a novel in one day.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

47.

Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.

I __________ do all my homework this afternoon if I want to go to the party tonight.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

48.

Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.

__________ I borrow your book?

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

49.

Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.


I __________ submit my book report on time or else I will get an incomplete grade.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

50.

Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.


__________ you leave the school right away? We still have to meet for our project!

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

51.

Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.

Bea and Jan __________ be the leaders for the next project.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

52.

_________ I borrow your pencil?

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

53.

_________ I have a piece of candy?

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

54.

You _________ not touch the stove!

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

55.

I _________ play football very well.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

56.

_________ I use your stapler?

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

57.

Charlie has been working all day, he _________ be tired.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

58.

I saw Sara at the gym a half hour ago, she _________ still be there.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

59.

We _________ leave soon or we'll be late!

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

60.

Ari _________ speak and read Spanish.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

61.

You ______ go back early if you have finished your work.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

62.

______ you tell us where the school is?

a)

Can

b)

May

c)

Must

63.

We ________ brush our teeth before going to bed.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

64.

Asks permission

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

65.

shows ability

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

66.

Dad ___ been helping Julian fix his bicycle all morning.

a)

was

b)

is

c)

have

d)

has

67.

Sophie's mom asked her, "Do you think you ___ watch your little brother tonight?"

a)

may

b)

can

c)

was

d)

is

68.

____ I have some more, please?

a)

have

b)

can

c)

may

d)

is

69.

Sadly, we ___ decided to cancel the annual holiday parade.

a)

has

b)

have

c)

will be

d)

are

70.

Today, we ___ work with partners during social studies.

a)

will

b)

would

c)

am

d)

should

71.

Dr. Martin ____ like for you to come tomorrow at four.

a)

may

b)

can

c)

should

d)

would

72.

My family ____ move to Kentucky if my dad gets a new job there.

a)

might

b)

can

c)

are

d)

have

73.

I ___ get to bed early tonight because tomorrow is a big day.

a)

would

b)

is

c)

must

d)

have

74.

I hope you ___ join us for a fun-filled night!

a)

should

b)

must

c)

may

d)

can

75.

The Davidsons ___ be meeting us at the restaurant.

a)

are

b)

will

c)

would

d)

can