Modals (Worksheet)

English Grammar: Modals Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1) Which modal verb best fits the sentence below?

"You ____ finish your assignment before the deadline if you want to avoid penalties."

a) can

b) should

c) might

d) could

Q2) Identify the modal verb that indicates a strong obligation in the sentence:

"You ____ pay your taxes by the end of the month."

a) must

b) might

c) can

d) would

Q3) Choose the correct modal verb to express permission in the sentence:

"___ I leave the table now?"_

a) Must

b) Might

c) May

d) Shall

Q4) Which modal verb expresses a future possibility in the statement below?

"We ____ go to the beach if the weather improves."

a) might

b) must

c) will

d) can

Q5) What modal verb fits best in this context?

"Sarah ____ run the marathon because she has been training diligently."

a) may

b) must

c) should

d) might

Q6) Identify the modal verb that suggests the least degree of necessity:

"You ____ read the entire book before the test."

a) should

b) need to

c) must

d) could

Q7) Select the appropriate modal verb for advice in this situation:

"If you’re feeling sick, you ____ see a doctor."

a) can

b) should

c) might

d) would

Q8) Which modal verb expresses ability?

"Jessica ____ speak five languages fluently."

a) might

b) can

c) should

d) must

Q9) Choose the correct modal to express a prohibition:

"Students ____ use their phones during the examination."

a) must not

b) might not

c) should not

d) would not

Q10) Which modal verb denotes a polite request?

"___ you pass the salt, please?"_

a) Will

b) Shall

c) Could

d) Might

Q11) Fill in the blank with a suitable modal:

"He ____ have forgotten his keys at home."

a) will

b) might

c) ought to

d) must

Q12) Identify the modal that indicates a future certainty:

"My favourite team ____ win the championship this year."

a) will

b) could

c) should

d) might

Q13) Which modal should be used to suggest taking precautionary measures?

"You ____ wear a helmet when riding a bike."

a) may

b) might

c) should

d) must

Q14) Determine the modal verb that would best fit the notion of a past speculation:

"She ____ have seen the movie, given her comments."

a) must

b) should

c) can

d) would

Q15) Choose the modal verb for expressing a lack of necessity:

"You ____ worry about the presentation. It's already taken care of."

a) must not

b) need not

c) should not

d) cannot

Q16) Select the suitable modal expressing regret over an unfulfilled obligation:

"We ____ have visited the museum when we had the chance."

a) could

b) should

c) might

d) would

Q17) What modal verb fits this possibility statement most accurately?

"There ____ be a chance of rain tomorrow."

a) could

b) must

c) should

d) would

Q18) Choose the suitable modal verb to indicate a habitual action in the past:

"When I was a child, I ____ visit my grandmother every Sunday."

a) will

b) could

c) would

d) must

Q19) Identify the modal verb that represents a weak suggestion:

"We ____ go for a walk if you feel like it."

a) might

b) must

c) will

d) should

Q20) Which modal verb is appropriately used to express a hypothetical situation?

"If I had known, I ____ have helped you."

a) would

b) could

c) should

d) might

Q21) Fill in the blank to express a logical deduction:

"They ____ be at the airport by now."

a) must

b) can

c) should

d) might

Q22) Select the modal verb that gives a strong suggestion or advice:

"You ____ try to eat healthier foods."

a) might

b) could

c) should

d) would

Q23) Identify the modal that suggests less certainty:

"It ____ rain later, so take an umbrella just in case."

a) will

b) must

c) might

d) shall

Q24) What modal verb might express a refusal in a polite manner?

"I ____ be able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments."

a) may not

b) cannot

c) might not

d) will not

Q25) Choose the correct modal to express an exceptionless rule:

"You ____ use a calculator during the math test."

a) must not

b) may not

c) need not

d) could not

Q26) Fill in the blank to imply an optional action:

"You ____ come with us to the party if you want."

a) might

b) may

c) will

d) must

Q27) What modal verb should be used to discuss a past habit no longer practiced?

"John ____ walk to school when he was in grade school."

a) would

b) could

c) might

d) must

Q28) Select the correct modal verb to show a decrease in obligation:

"You ____ submit your report today, as the deadline is extended."

a) must

b) ought to

c) need not

d) will

Q29) Choose the appropriate modal expressing a probability:

"They ____ arrive late due to the traffic jam."

a) should

b) might

c) must

d) will

Q30) Which modal verb indicates a suggestion with a degree of freedom?

"We ____ visit the art gallery first if that is okay with everyone."

a) should

b) might

c) will

d) could

Answer Key

Q1-b; Q2-a; Q3-c; Q4-a; Q5-c; Q6-d; Q7-b; Q8-b; Q9-a; Q10-c

Q11-b; Q12-a; Q13-c; Q14-a; Q15-b; Q16-b; Q17-a; Q18-c; Q19-a; Q20-a

Q21-c; Q22-c; Q23-c; Q24-c; Q25-a; Q26-b; Q27-a; Q28-c; Q29-b; Q30-d