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

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 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

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

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

• may
• would
• should
• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these is used to express ability?

• Will

• Must

• Should

• Can

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 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