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Modal Auxiliaries - ability, permission, or possibility

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Are you running in the big race tomorrow, Alan?

No, I'm not. I ______ run. I broke my foot on Saturday and now it's in a cast.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

may

d)

may not

2.

A: Where's Tracy? I've been looking for her all morning.

B: I haven't seen her. She _____ be sick.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

might

d)

might not

3.

A: I heard that Jessica has gotten a scholarship to Duke University!

B: It's not definite yet, but she _____ get one. The admissions office says that it's possible, and they will let us know next month.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

might

d)

might not

4.

A: Larry has been in New York for a couple of months. Is he going to stay there or return home?

B: It depends. If he _____ find a job there, he'll stay. If not, he'll come home.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

may

d)

may not

5.

A: Is Jodie a doctor now?

B: Not yet, but almost. She finished medical school last month, but she hasn't taken her exams yet. She _____ be a doctor until she passes them.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

might

d)

might not

6.

A: When are you going to sell your old car?

B: As soon as I _____ find someone to buy it!

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

may

d)

may not

7.

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

a)

must

b)

should

c)

may

8.

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

a)

would

b)

might

c)

could

9.

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

a)

would

b)

should

c)

could

10.

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

a)

must

b)

can

c)

might

11.

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

a)

could

b)

must

c)

may

12.

Tomorrow, I ________ compete in my very first race.

a)

should

b)

would

c)

will

13.

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

a)

will

b)

can

c)

may

14.

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

a)

must

b)

would

c)

can

15.

Everyone _____ choose a topic before researching, she said.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

might

16.

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

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

17.

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

a)

should

b)

must

c)

could

18.

My teacher said that Briana _________ go to the nurse's office if she needs to.

a)

will

b)

may

c)

would

19.

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

a)

would

b)

should

c)

can

20.

He ________ practice his guitar before the big performance.

a)

should

b)

could

c)

may

21.

To reduce paper waste, we ________ recycle more. (advice)

a)

can't

b)

must

c)

should

22.

To reduce food waste, we _______ compost (put in the soil). (ability)

a)

have to

b)

can

c)

must

23.

To help protect our oceans and sea life, we ______ solve our plastic waste problem. (obligation)

a)

must

b)

should

c)

may