Modal Exercises
Fill in the blanks with 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?
Exercise 1 – Fill in the gaps using appropriate modals
1. I __ cook dinner for everyone tonight. (can/could)
2. __ you lend me your car for the weekend? (could/may)
3. The boss __ ask you to work overtime today. (might/will)
4. According to the forecast, it __ rain later this evening. (might/should)
5. If John doesn’t study, he __ fail his test. (may/might)
6. Everyone __ obey the law. (must/should)
7. It __ be challenging to learn a new language. (can/must)
8. My dad __ get angry if I come home late. (will/might)
9. We ___ respect our elders. (should/could)
10. I __ go to the gym later. (will/can)
11. You ___ arrive on time for the meeting. (should/must)
12. Everyone __ pay their taxes. (must/should)
13. __ you guide me to the nearest station? (can/might)
14. The patient __ be taken to the hospital right away. (must/may)
15. ___ we order pizza tonight? (shall/will)
Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb used in the following
sentences
1. My friend (can/must) play the guitar very well.
2. (Could/should) I borrow your book?
3. You (must/can) not talk during the movie.
4. I (could/may) need assistance in moving these boxes.
5. Sir, (could/may) you repeat the instructions?
6. I (may/might) not be able to attend the party.
7. Jessica (should/must) revise her notes before the exam.
8. (Can/May) you join us for dinner?
9. Our guests (shall/should) be here any minute.
10. I (might/must) be running late due to traffic.
11. The mechanic (can/may) fix the car easily.
12. It (may/might) snow tomorrow.
13. (May/might) your dreams come true.
14. I (could/may) not be more excited.
