Modal verbs for possibility

Tiara is a cook at the restaurant. She is looking for a new job.

She .......................... be unhappy with her current job.

• must

• should

• can't

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Jim has worked at the restaurant for four years. He hasn't gotten a raise.

He ------------------- be unhappy because he thinks he deserves a raise.

• could

• might

• cannot

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Tim and his wife are expecting a baby in four months. They must feel excited.

• must

• can't

• should

Reorder the following

She......... get /good grades.

• must

• she

• get

• good grades

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Her parents never went to college. They tell everyone about their daughter.

They ........ be very proud of her.

• should

• can

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Are the scientists studying new kinds of cars?

They ........... receive money from the school for the research.

• cannot

• should

• must

• might

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Lilly usually answers text messages. She isn't answering texts now.

She.........at school.

• should be

• must be

• can be

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Will there be some jobs that will not exist in the future? Probably.

• Will

• can

• may

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of these sentences is an example of possibility?

• If you wash your hands you probably won't get sick.

• You should take the dog out for a walk.

• You have to be quiet when the teacher is explaining something.

• Could you help me with my homework?

Which four modal verbs show a possibility?

• Can

• Could

• May

• Should

• Might

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1