Modals Worksheet

 ENGLISH WORKSHEET – MODAL VERBS

(Write the correct number in the box.)

Modal Verb	Function
1. Must	☐ Advice
2. Can	☐ Possibility
3. May	☐ Strong obligation
4. Should	☐ Permission
5. Might	☐ Ability
6. Could	☐ Past ability

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal (can, could, must, may, might, should, will, mustn’t).

1. You _______ finish your homework before playing.

2. It looks cloudy. It _______ rain today.

3. I _______ speak Gujarati and English.

4. Students _______ talk during the exam.

5. When he was 5 years old, he _______ ride a bicycle.

6. _______ I come in, sir?

7. You look tired. You _______ take some rest.

8. She is very intelligent. She _______ become a doctor one day.

(Use: can, may, must, should, might, will, shall, need not, must not)

1. Students ________ speak loudly during the exam.

2. You look ill. You ________ visit a doctor.

3. ________ I borrow your notes, please?

4. She ________ complete the project today; tomorrow is the deadline.

5. When he was young, he ________ run very fast.

6. We ________ go to the picnic if the weather is good.

7. You ________ bring your own lunch; snacks will be provided.

8. I ________ help you with your homework.

Rewrite the sentences using the correct modal verb.

1. She can come yesterday.

   → _________________________________________

2. You must eat junk food every day.

   → _________________________________________

3. He may run fast when he was young.

   → _________________________________________

4. It shouldn’t rain tomorrow because sky is dark.

   → _________________________________________

Choose the correct modal verb.

1. We (must / may / can)wear a helmet while riding a bike.

2. She (might / mustn’t / could) borrow my pen if she needs it.

3. (Will / May / Could) you please help me?

4. You (must / might / can)not use mobile phone during class.

5. You _____ not park your car here. ( must / mustn’t / might )

6. I _____ come to your house later if I finish my work. ( may / must / will not )

7. _____ we start the meeting now? ( Should / Will / Might )

8. She _____ speak three languages fluently. ( can / may / should )

(One sentence each.)

1. Must: __________________________________

2. Should: __________________________________

3. May: __________________________________

4. Can: __________________________________

5. Ought to: __________________________________

Use (at least 5 different modal verbs) and write a paragraph on:

"My Future Plans"