Auxiliary & Modal Verbs

Choose the modal that would best complete the following sentence if someone was asking for permission:

_________________ I sharpen my pencil?

• May

• Can

• Will

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the modal that would show obligation and best complete the following sentence:

You ________________ always clean your room so your parents don't have to do it!

• Can

• May

• Should

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the modal auxiliary that would best complete the following sentence:
You _____________ take water breaks while exercising or you can get dehydrated!

• Could
• May
• Must
• Might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the modal that shows a possibility and would best complete the following sentence:

We _________ be late for the party if you don't hurry!

• Should

• Can

• Would

• Might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the modal that would best complete the following sentence:

Emory discussed her gymnastics ability with Evan. She stated, "I _______________ do ten cartwheels in row!"

• Would

• Will

• Can

• Should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the modal that would best complete the following sentence:

Trevor told his friend Cooper, "You _________ wear a coat outside because it is freezing!"

• Can

• Could

• Must

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the modal that shows a possibility and best completes the following sentence:
Your teacher _______________ let you go to open check-out.

• Will
• Might
• Should 
• Can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the modal that expresses a future plan and best completes this sentence:
We ___________ leave for our trip tomorrow.

• Can
• Could
• Would
• Will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the modal that gives permission and best completes the following sentence:
You ______________ borrow my favorite book.

• Might
• Would
• Must
• Can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the modal that expresses a repetitive past action and best completes the following sentence:
Parker _______________ always help cook dinner.

• Could
• Would
• May
• Will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B