Modal Auxiliary Verbs

Which modal verb is used to tell that someone that they are able to do something? 

• should
• would
• can
• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?

• might
• may
• should
• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If you want to be healthy, you __________ eat vegetables and fruit.

• can

• could

• should

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence has a modal showing possibility?

• There are many cats that would make good pets.

• He will be at home tonight.

• It might rain tomorrow.

• We should take him a card.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the modal auxiliary 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

We can definitely win the championship game.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• can
• win
• definitely
• game

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

May I sit down now?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• may
• sit
• now
• down

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• play
• well
• can
• baskeetball

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You _______ read the washing machine instructions carefully or you will ruin your clothes.

• CAN

• MUST

• MAY

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B