Modal Verbs 1

Mr. Alsagoff _______ play tennis every weekend, but now he is too busy to do so.

• might

• should

• must

• used to

The boss asked Jill, "How many words ________ you type in one minute?"

• can

• may

• will

• shall

Your parents _______ let you go to the party if you ask them politely.

• can

• must

• may

• shall

I ______ be able to finish reading this book by this weekend.

• can

• must

• could

• should

We _____ study very hard if we want to do well in school.

• may

• might

• could

• have to

"______ you please pass the sugar?" the guest asked politely.

• might

• could

• should

• may

All participants ______ observe the game rules; those who don't will be disqualified.

• must

• may

• can

• could

Looking at his results, the boy said with determination, "I _____ put in more effort next time."

• would

• will

• used to

• can

The fans predict that the Lions ______ win the next match against their opponents.

• would

• may

• will

• shall

Answer explanation

We use 'will' to make a prediction.

If you leave immediately, you _____ still be able to get there before the shop closes.

• would

• could

• might

• can

Answer explanation

We use 'might' to say an action or situation is possible.