Grammar Practice

Can, could, would, should, and must are called ____________

• idioms

• modal verbs

• figurative speech

• Yellow Fever

Check all that apply:

A modal verb shows that an event is _____________ to happen.

• possible

• likely

• required

• ready

Which of these words is not a modal verb?

• are

• could

• must

• should

What is the use of could is in this sentence:

Could I use your pencil?

• To ask permission

• To express a possibility

• To be able to do something

• To express a choice or want

What is the use of would in this sentence?

I would like a French bread pizza, please.

• To express a choice or want

• To express an idea that depends on another idea

• To express a requirement

• To express an opinion

Complete this sentence with the correct verb:

Mrs. Flagg __________ understand the French doctors.

• cannot

• can

• would

• wouldn't

Complete this sentence with the correct verb:

Mattie _____________ die if she doesn't stay at Bush Hill.

• must

• couldn't

• mustn't

• could

Mr. Bean ____________ touch the dentist's equipment.

• could not

• would not

• should not

• cannot

Select the best verb for this sentence:

Mattie ___________ find food for herself and Grandfather

• can

• must

• could

• should

Complete this sentence with a skill or talent that you have. Use a modal verb.

I ___________________________________.