Modal Verbs

...may...might...will...

These verbs show different levels of...

• Certainty

• Ability

• Obligation

...would...can...could...

These verbs show...

• Certainty

• Ability

• Obligation

...should...must...

These verbs show...

• Certainty

• Ability

• Obligation

Select the sentence that suggests the greatest level of certainty.

• I may visit the park at the weekend.

• I will remain safely at home.

• I might go for a walk with the dog.

Select the sentences below which contain modal verbs. There is more than one...

• I like chips because they taste nice.

• I like singing but I prefer dancing.

• I might be going on holiday at the weekend.

• He should have scored - it was an open goal!

Which sentence shows that you are most likely to be away next week?

• I could be away next week.

• I might be away next week.

• I shall be away next week.

• I may be away next week.

Which word in this sentence is a modal verb? Type it below. Our rugby team could win the local tournament.

Which word in this sentence is a modal verb? Type it below. We must try our best with the quiz!

Which word in this sentence is a modal verb? Type it below. She is late and will miss her dinner!

Which word in this sentence is a modal verb? Type it below. We cannot meet you after school this evening.