WorksheetsModal Auxiliaries - ability, permission, or possibility
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 39mins
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.
can
can't
may
may not
A: Where's Tracy? I've been looking for her all morning.
B: I haven't seen her. She _____ be sick.
can
can't
might
might not
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.
can
can't
might
might not
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.
can
can't
may
may not
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.
can
can't
might
might not
A: When are you going to sell your old car?
B: As soon as I _____ find someone to buy it!
can
can't
may
may not
My dad said I _________ go to Tom's house if I finish my homework.
must
should
may
My cousin __________ come over this weekend if she can get a ride.
would
might
could
My brother ___________ like to learn how to play the piano.
would
should
could
We __________ line up as soon as we hear the fire alarm.
must
can
might
Years ago, people _________ only travel to Antarctica by ship.
could
must
may
Tomorrow, I ________ compete in my very first race.
should
would
will
My grandma _________ sew very well, so we always bring her our ripped clothes.
will
can
may
Since I'm nine now, my mom told me I _________ make my bed every morning.
must
would
can
Everyone _____ choose a topic before researching, she said.
would
should
might
I ________ play the guitar so well because I practiced a lot.
can
may
must
We _______ also visit the reptile exhibit if you're interested.
should
must
could
My teacher said that Briana _________ go to the nurse's office if she needs to.
will
may
would
I ___________ like to help you when I finish my homework.
would
should
can
He ________ practice his guitar before the big performance.
should
could
may
To reduce paper waste, we ________ recycle more. (advice)
can't
must
should
To reduce food waste, we _______ compost (put in the soil). (ability)
have to
can
must
To help protect our oceans and sea life, we ______ solve our plastic waste problem. (obligation)
must
should
may
