Auxiliary and Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

Similar to auxiliary and helping verbs

We will be focusing specifically on modal verbs.

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show permission?

___________ I go outside?

• Might

• May

• Would

• Should

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show someone asking for advice?

___________ I go outside?

• Might

• May

• Would

• Should

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show a past ability?

I __________ fit in my locker when I was 5.

• Might

• Could

• Can

• Should

Multiple Choice

Which word could go in the blank to show a slight possibility?

It ___________ be warmer this afternoon.

• Might

• Can

• Must

• Should

Multiple Select

Which three modal verbs show permission?

• Can

• Should

• May

• Could

Multiple Select

Which two modal verbs show ability?

• Can

• Should

• May

• Could

• Might

Multiple Select

Which four modal verbs show a possibility?

• Can

• Could

• May

• Should

• Might

Multiple Choice

Which modal verb shows advice being asked or given?

• Should

• Can

• Could

• Must