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MODAL VERBS
Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks
with the correct modals 1. I __ arrange the flowers for the bouquet. (may/can) 2. __ I borrow this pen from you? (may/might) 3. Theteacher __ ask you to bring the homework. (might/can) 4. Accordingto the weather forecast, it ___ snow heavily tomorrow. (may/shall) 5. Raj hasn’t studied well. He __ fail his exam. (might/shall) 6. You __ follow the traffic rules. (may/must) 7. It __ be difficult to live amidst war. (should/must) 8. My mother __ scold me if I don’t go back on time. (will/may) 9. We ___ take care of our parents. (ought to/ could) 10. I __ visit the local grocery store soon. (shall/can) 11. You ___ be punctual. (should/ought) 12. One __ repay all their debts. (must/ought to) 13. __ you show me the road to the market? (could/might) 14. The child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might) 15. ___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will) Answers for Exercise 1 1. Can 2. May 3. Might 4. May 5. Might 6. Must 7. Must 8. Will 9. Ought to 10. Shall 11. Should 12. Ought to 13. Could 14. Must Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb in the following sentences
1. My teacher (can/must) speak four languages.
2. (May/should) I use your mobile to call my mother? 3. You (must/could) not speak loudly in the hospital. 4. I (could/must) use a little help in packing all these clothes. 5. Madam (could/may) you repeat what you said? Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb in the following sentences
1. I (can/might) not be able to make it tonight.
2. Sheldon(ought to/must) study more if he wants to pass the test. 3. (Can/May) you come to the prom with me? 4. My parents (shall/ought to) arrive soon. 5. I (could/must) be late as I have a lot on my plate. Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb in the following sentences
1. Leonard (can/may) easily solve the problem.
2. It (might/should) rain tomorrow. 3. (May/might) all your wishes come true in life. 4. I (could/might) not be any happier Answers for Exercise 2
1. Can 2. May 3. Must 4. Could 5. Could 6. Might 7. Must 8. Can 9. Shall 10.Could Answers for Exercise 2
nswers for Exercise 2
1. Can 2. May 3. Must 4. Could 5. Could 6. Might 7. Must 8. Can 9. Shall 10. Could 11. Can 12. Might 13. May 14. Could