Modals Exercises in English

What are modal verbs? Modal verbs are words that indicate the ability of a noun to perform an action and the likelihood or probability that an action will occur. will, would, can, could, may, could, should, should, must, must are the most commonly used modal verbs. In this article, you will find exercises based on modal verbs. Check them out.

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Modal Exercises with Answers

Complete the following exercises and check the answers to find out if you know them well.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modals

1. He knew that he _______ (Would/ must) be able to reach office in time.
2. You ______ (dare/ could) not enter my house again.
3. I thought he ______ (should/ would) be at school.
4. Raman _____ (can/ should) speak in two voices.
5. I _____ (can’t/ couldn’t) write what you spoke.
6. You _____ (should/ can) have told me earlier.
7. _____ (Can/ Should) i get something to drink, please? I am very thirsty.
8. _______ (Can/ Should) I use your car, please?
9. You ______ (can/ would) go in now and meet the doctor.
10. I _______ (would/ should) love to teach these children.
11. I ______ (could/ can) eat 5 bananas at a time when i was young.
12. You _____ (must/ will) see the lawyer at once.
13. ______ (May/ Might) god protect you from the pain and agony.
14. My mother ______ (can/ could) watch T.V for hours even now.
15. It _______ (would/ may) be cold in the evening, who knows?
16. I __ arrange the flowers for the bouquet. (may/can)
17. __ I borrow this pen from you? (may/might)
18. The teacher __ ask you to bring the homework. (might/can)
19. According to the weather forecast, it ___ snow heavily tomorrow. (may/shall)
20. Raj hasn’t studied well. He __ fail his exam. (might/shall)
21. You __ follow the traffic rules. (may/must)
22. It __ be difficult to live amidst war. (should/must)
23. My mother __ scold me if I don’t go back on time. (will/may)
24. We ___ take care of our parents. (ought to/ could)
25. I __ visit the local grocery store soon. (shall/can)
26. You ___ be punctual. (should/ought)
27. One __ repay all their debts. (must/ought to)
28. __ you show me the road to the market? (could/might)
29. The child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might)
30. ___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will)
31. My teacher (can/must) speak four languages.
32. (May/should) I use your mobile to call my mother?
33. You (must/could) not speak loudly in the hospital.
34. I (could/must) use a little help in packing all these clothes.
35. Madam (could/may) you repeat what you said?
36. I (can/might) not be able to make it tonight.
37. Sheldon (ought to/must) study more if he wants to pass the test.
38. (Can/May) you come to the prom with me?
39. My parents (shall/ought to) arrive soon.
40. I (could/must) be late as I have a lot on my plate.
41. Leonard (can/may) easily solve the problem.
42. It (might/should) rain tomorrow.
43. (May/might) all your wishes come true in life.
44. I (could/might) not be any happier.

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Answers 

1. Would
2. Dare
3. Would
4. Can
5. Couldn’t
6. Should
7. Can
8. Can
9. Can
10. Would
11. Could
12. Must
13. May
14. Can
15. May
16. Can
17. May
18. Might
19. May
20. Might
21. Must
22. Must
23. Will
24. Ought to
25. Shall
26. Should
27. Ought to
28. Could
29. Must
30. Will
31. Can
32. May
33. Must
34. Could
35. Could
36. Might
37. Must
38. Can
39. Shall
40. Could
41. Can
42. Might
43. May
44. Could

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