Modal Verbs Activity 1

Modal Verbs Worksheet 1

Understanding Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb that express necessity, possibility, ability, or permission in a sentence. They help to convey the attitude or the mood of the speaker.

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. I _ eat dinner with you tonight.
2. She _ speak French fluently.
3. You _ complete this task on time.
4. They _ go to the party if they finish their homework.
5. We _ watch a movie after school.

Word Bank:
can, must, might, could, should

Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. Sarah _ bake a cake for the school bake sale.
   A) can
   B) will
   C) must
   D) to
2. You _ bring your textbook to class tomorrow.
   A) shouldn’t
   B) wouldn’t
   C) haven’t to
   D) doesn’t
3. He _ go to the park if it rains.
   A) needn’t
   B) wouldn’t
   C) shall
   D) mightn’t
4. We _ start working on the project as soon as possible.
   A) couldn’t
   B) must
   C) to
   D) shall
5. Maria, you _ try the new restaurant downtown.
   A) shouldn’t
   B) couldn’t
   C) to
   D) must

Open Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the difference between “can” and “could” in terms of usage?
   Answer: _________________________________________
2. Explain when to use “must” instead of “should” in a sentence.
   Answer: _________________________________________

Answer Key:
Fill in the Blank:

1. can
2. can
3. must
4. might
5. can

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. A) can
2. A) shouldn’t
3. A) needn’t
4. B) must
5. D) must

Open Ended Questions:

1. Can is used for present ability, while could is used for past ability.
2. “Must” is used for strong obligation or necessity, while “should” is used for advice or recommendation.