WorksheetsMastering Modal Verbs
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'She can swim very well.'
might
can
should
would
Which modal verb expresses necessity?
must
might
should
could
Choose the correct modal verb: 'You ___ finish your homework before going out.' (must, can)
must
could
should
might
What is the past form of 'can' when expressing ability?
should
might
could
would
Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'He might come to the party.'
could
might
would
should
Which modal verb indicates permission?
may
must
should
can
Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'They ___ play soccer yesterday.' (could, can)
might
should
could
would
What is the function of 'should' in the sentence: 'You should see a doctor.'?
It expresses a past action.
It indicates a command.
It indicates obligation or recommendation.
It denotes a future possibility.
Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'I could read when I was three.'
might
would
should
could
Which modal verb is used to express a suggestion?
should
would
might
could
Choose the correct modal verb: 'She ___ be at home now.' (must, might)
should
might
would
could
What is the difference in meaning between 'may' and 'might'?
'May' and 'might' are interchangeable with no difference.
'Might' is used for past possibilities only.
'May' is used exclusively in formal contexts.
'May' implies a stronger possibility than 'might'.
Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'He ___ speak three languages.' (can, could)
can
should
would
might
Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'You must not smoke here.'
might
must
could
should
Which modal verb expresses ability in the past?
might
should
could
would
What is the function of 'might' in the sentence: 'You might want to reconsider.'
It expresses certainty.
It denotes a command.
It expresses a strong recommendation.
It indicates a possibility.
Which modal verb is used to express a strong obligation?
might
should
could
must
Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'You ___ try the new restaurant.' (should, can)
could
would
should
might
