Modal Exercises with Answers
Complete the following exercises and check the answers to find out if you know them well.
Fill in the blanks with the correct modals
- He knew that he _______ (Would/ must) be able to reach the office in time.
- You ______ (dare/ could) not enter my house again.
- I thought he ______ (should/ would) be at school.
- Raman _____ (can/ should) speak in two voices.
- I _____ (can’t/ couldn’t) write what you spoke.
- You _____ (should/ can) have told me earlier.
- _____ (Can/ Should) i get something to drink, please? I am very thirsty.
- _______ (Can/ Should) I use your car, please?
- You ______ (can/ would) go in now and meet the doctor.
- I _______ (would/ should) love to teach these children.
- I ______ (could/ can) eat 5 bananas at a time when i was young.
- You _____ (must/ will) see the lawyer at once.
- ______ (May/ Might) god protect you from the pain and agony.
- My mother ______ (can/ could) watch T.V for hours even now.
- It _______ (would/ may) be cold in the evening, who knows?
- I __ arrange the flowers for the bouquet. (may/can)
- __ I borrow this pen from you? (may/might)
- The teacher __ ask you to bring the homework. (might/can)
- According to the weather forecast, it ___ snow heavily tomorrow. (may/shall)
- Raj hasn’t studied well. He __ fail his exam. (might/shall)
- You __ follow the traffic rules. (may/must)
- It __ be difficult to live amidst war. (should/must)
- My mother __ scold me if I don’t go back on time. (will/may)
- We ___ take care of our parents. (ought to/ could)
- I __ visit the local grocery store soon. (shall/can)
- You ___ be punctual. (should/ought)
- One __ repay all their debts. (must/ought to)
- __ you show me the road to the market? (could/might)
- The child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might)
- ___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will)
- My teacher (can/must) speak four languages.
- (May/should) I use your mobile to call my mother?
- You (must/could) not speak loudly in the hospital.
- I (could/must) use a little help in packing all these clothes.
- Madam (could/may) you repeat what you said?
- I (can/might) not be able to make it tonight.
- Sheldon (ought to/must) study more if he wants to pass the test.
- (Can/May) you come to the prom with me?
- My parents (shall/ought to) arrive soon.
- I (could/must) be late as I have a lot on my plate.
- Leonard (can/may) easily solve the problem.
- It (might/should) rain tomorrow.
- (May/might) all your wishes come true in life.
- I (could/might) not be any happier.
Answers
- Would
- Dare
- Would
- Can
- Couldn’t
- Should
- Can
- Can
- Can
- Would
- Could
- Must
- May
- Can
- May
- Can
- May
- Might
- May
- Might
- Must
- Must
- Will
- Ought to
- Shall
- Should
- Ought to
- Could
- Must
- Will
- Can
- May
- Must
- Could
- Could
- Might
- Must
- Can
- Shall
- Could
- Can
- Might
- May
- Could