Modal Verbs

You _______ do your homework before you watch TV.

• can

• should

• shall

• were able to

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

A letter arrives at your house. You are sure it is from Paul.

(Make a strong deduction using a modal.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Samantha _________ asleep because there's no light on in her room. She hates darkness when she is awake.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

________ I use your phone? I need to make an urgent phone call.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Don't make any plans for Tuesday because we _______ leave in the morning. I'll let you know tonight.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Mike leaves work at 3 pm, so he _______ be home by now.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You want to have a pet in your flat but your landlord tells you it isn't allowed.

( What does he say? Use a modal verb.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You offer to do the shopping but your mother says it isn't necessary.

( What does she say? Use a modal verb.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

'Jim ________ lose some weight. His doctor said so.'

'Then he must go on a diet.'

• must

• has to

• have to

• need to

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

We are obliged to clock in and out every day.

(Paraphrase the sentence using a modal verb.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C