Exercises on Modal Verbs

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What are modal verbs?

These are verbs used to talk about intent, ability, possibility, permission, and obligation. They act like auxiliary verbs. Modal verbs are used with the main verb in a sentence.

Examples of modal verbs

Could, might, may, can, would, must, and should are some of the modal verbs.

Examples:

May I have a cup of coffee?
“May” is used for making a request in the sentence.
I can dance and sing.
“Can” signifies an ability.
You must submit your project report by noon.
“Must” is used for commanding or stating an obligation in the sentence.

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Exercises on Modal verbs

Choose the suitable modals from the list given below and complete the sentences.

mustshouldcouldmightwill
maywouldcannotmustmust
  1. All students ______ submit their assignments by the end of the class.
  2. You _____ stop smoking because it is injurious to your health.
  3. Before we enter anyone’s room, we must ask for permission, by asking the question, “______ I come in?”
  4. Shane _____ cook, so she ordered food from a restaurant for her guests.
  5. By the time she was 10 years old, she _____ speak 5 languages
  6. _____ you mind passing the water bottle?
  7. The patient ______  take his medicines as he is unwell.
  8. I am not sure, but it _____ rain today as the sky is cloudy.
  9. He ____ visit New Delhi next week as his tickets are confirmed.
  10. We _____ always follow the traffic rules.

Answers– 

  1. All students must submit their assignments by the end of the class.
  2. You should stop smoking because it is injurious to your health.
  3. Before we enter anyone’s room, we must ask for permission, by asking the question,“ May I come in?”
  4. Shane cannot cook, so she ordered food from a restaurant for her guests.
  5. By the time she was 10 years old, she could speak 5 languages.
  6. Would you mind passing the water bottle?
  7. The patient must take his medicines as he is unwell.
  8. I am not sure, but it might rain today as the sky is cloudy.
  9. He will visit New Delhi next week as his tickets are confirmed.
  10. We must always follow the traffic rules.

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Conclusion

Modal verbs are significant for anyone who wishes to be competent in reading,writing ,speaking and understanding the English language. With the given exercises on modals with answers you would no longer be overwhelmed handing these verbs.

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