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Modal Verbs
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs used to express:
Ability → can, could
She can swim very well.
Possibility → may, might, could
It may rain today.
Permission → may, can
You may leave early.
Obligation / Necessity → must, should, ought to, have to
You must wear a helmet.
Advice → should, ought to
You should study regularly.
Prohibition → must not, cannot
You must not enter the room.
Future likelihood / Prediction → shall, will, might
She will come tomorrow.
Politeness / Requests → could, would, may
Could you help me?
Rules to remember:
Modals are always followed by the base form of the main verb: He can swim.
They do not change form for tense or number.
Modals are not used with “to” (except “ought to”).
Negative: add not → must not, cannot, should not.
MODAL VERBS – FILL IN THE BLANKS
Q1. She _______ play the piano very well.
Ans: can
Q2. You _______ finish your homework before going out.
Ans: must
Q3. It _______ rain today, so take an umbrella.
Ans: may
Q4. You _______ not talk in the library.
Ans: must
Q5. He _______ be at home now.
Ans: might
Q6. I _______ help you if you want.
Ans: can
Q7. You _______ eat too much junk food.
Ans: should
Q8. She _______ go to school yesterday because she was sick.
Ans: could
Q9. Students _______ submit their assignments on time.
Ans: must
Q10. He _______ have left already; I don’t see him here.
Ans: might
Q11. You _______ take rest if you are tired.
Ans: should
Q12. We _______ not enter this room.
Ans: must
Q13. I _______ speak three languages.
Ans: can
Q14. She _______ call you later.
Ans: may
Q15. You _______ obey your teachers.
Ans: must
Q16. He _______ finish the work before the deadline.
Ans: must
Q17. I _______ borrow your pen?
Ans: may
Q18. You _______ not be late for school.
Ans: must
Q19. She _______ read that book when she was a child.
Ans: could
Q20. They _______ visit us tomorrow.
Ans: might
Q21. We _______ leave early to catch the train.
Ans: should
Q22. You _______ drink too much tea.
Ans: should not
Q23. He _______ attend the meeting yesterday.
Ans: could
Q24. I _______ help you with your project.
Ans: can
Q25. You _______ ask your parents for permission.
Ans: should
Q26. She _______ not play here.
Ans: must
Q27. He _______ finish the work by himself.
Ans: can
Q28. You _______ visit the museum tomorrow.
Ans: may
Q29. Students _______ not cheat in exams.
Ans: must
Q30. He _______ have forgotten your birthday.
Ans: might
Q31. I _______ be at the office by 9 am.
Ans: must
Q32. She _______ not speak loudly in the hall.
Ans: must
Q33. You _______ study hard for your exams.
Ans: should
Q34. He _______ solve this problem.
Ans: can
Q35. I _______ leave now to catch the bus.
Ans: must
Q36. They _______ not enter without permission.
Ans: must
Q37. She _______ sing beautifully.
Ans: can
Q38. You _______ be careful while crossing the road.
Ans: should
Q39. He _______ have gone home already.
Ans: might
Q40. I _______ talk to him later.
Ans: may
Q41. You _______ take this medicine twice a day.
Ans: must
Q42. She _______ not open the door.
Ans: must
Q43. He _______ come to the party yesterday.
Ans: could
Q44. We _______ plan our journey carefully.
Ans: should
Q45. I _______ call you tomorrow.
Ans: may
Q46. They _______ complete the task on time.
Ans: must
Q47. You _______ not touch this instrument.
Ans: must
Q48. She _______ have missed the train.
Ans: might
Q49. He _______ take rest after work.
Ans: should
Q50. I _______ help you carry the bag.
Ans: can
