Modal Auxiliary Verbs

The given sentence below expresses a weak possibility:

Things might not be as bad as they seem.

• True

• False

Complete the statement.

The procedure _______ not take long; the doctors will be done in an hour.

• might

• will

• can

• ought to

The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):

The water may not be warm enough.

• True

• False

Complete the statement.

The hardworking father _____ not be back until tomorrow.

• will

• can

• may

• might

Complete the statement.

Richard _____ be at home because he only leaves on Sundays.

• may

• should / ought to

• can

• will

Complete the statement.

Mother _______ cook supper while keeping the baby entertained.

• may

• can

• will

• should

The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):

We could all be millionaires someday.

• True

• False

Complete the statement.

According to the publisher, the author's new book ______ be released on Thursday.

• should

• will

• can

• may

The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):

It will not rain this evening.

• True

• False

Choose the correct modal verb to be used in the sentence.

_____ you go already? You only arrived an hour ago!

• may

• must

• could

• should