Modal Verbs

Select the correct 'Modal' verb:

The birds __________ fly in the sky.

• can't

• can

• is

• are

She _______ speak French very well. She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.

• may

• must

• can't

Which one is more certain?

• She may understand you.

• She might understand you.

I ______ see you, it's too dark

• can't

• can

• don't have to

• mustn't

Where's Ben? He ______ be in his office.

• may

• ought

• might

• may be

Mike is a very nice person. You ______ meet him!

• must

• have to

• can

• may

Kate ....... swim very well, she is a great swimmer.

• should

• can

• mustn't

• can't

She ...... play the piano. She is a musician.

• cannot

• can

• mustn't

• can't

He..............come to school today :) He is feeling better

• might

• may

• must

• mustn't

Which modals do you use to express ability?

• must/have to
• should/shouldn't
• can/be able to
• can/must