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Modal Verbs Exercises

The document provides exercises on modal verbs, which are auxiliary verbs that express meanings such as possibility, ability, permission, obligation, and advice. It includes three exercises: choosing the correct modal verb, rewriting sentences with specified modal verbs, and completing sentences with appropriate modal verbs. An answer key is also provided for each exercise.

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Modal Verbs Exercises

The document provides exercises on modal verbs, which are auxiliary verbs that express meanings such as possibility, ability, permission, obligation, and advice. It includes three exercises: choosing the correct modal verb, rewriting sentences with specified modal verbs, and completing sentences with appropriate modal verbs. An answer key is also provided for each exercise.

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Modal Verbs Exercises

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express a range of meanings, such
as possibility, ability, permission, obligation, and advice. They add
nuance and sophistication to your English.

Exercise 1: Choose the correct modal verb to complete each


sentence.

1. You _____ smoke in the library. (can / must not / should)


2. _____ I borrow your pen? (May / Must / Will)
3. She _____ speak three languages fluently. (can / may / ought to)
4. You _____ study hard for the exam. (have to / should / will)
5. _____ you help me with this task? (Could / May / Must)
6. You ____ finish your homework before playing. (must/should)
7. We ____ go hiking if the weather is good. (can/might)
8. She ____ speak three languages fluently. (can/will)
9. ____ you like to join us for dinner? (Would/Should)
10. They ____ be at home now; it’s quite late. (might/can)

Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the modal


verb in parentheses.

1. It is necessary for you to wear a helmet. (must)


2. Perhaps she will go to the party. (may)
3. I advise you to eat more vegetables. (should)
4. It is possible that he is late. (could)
5. You are not allowed to enter the restricted area. (cannot)
6. It is necessary for you to wear a mask. (Use must)
7. There is a chance that they will win the game. (Use might)
8. It’s a good idea to revise before the exam. (Use should)
9. Is it okay if I use your computer? (Use may)
10. He was able to solve the problem quickly. (Use could)
Exercise 3: Complete the following sentences with the
appropriate modal verb.

1. I _____ drive a car when I was 18.


2. You _____ be more patient with children.
3. _____ I use your phone for a minute?
4. They _____ finish the project by Friday.
5. He _____ speak English very well.

Modal Verbs Exercises Answer Key


Exercise 1

1. must not
2. May
3. can
4. should
5. Could
6. must
7. might
8. can
9. Would
10. might

Exercise 2

1. You must wear a helmet.


2. She may go to the party.
3. You should eat more vegetables.
4. He could be late.
5. You cannot enter the restricted area.
6. You must wear a mask.
7. They might win the game.
8. You should revise before the exam.
9. May I use your computer?
10. He could solve the problem quickly.
Exercise 3

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