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Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks with the correct modals
1. I __ arrange the flowers for the bouquet. (may/can)
2. __ I borrow this pen from you? (may/might) 3. The teacher __ ask you to bring the homework. (might/can) 4. According to the weather forecast, it ___ snow heavily tomorrow. (may/shall) 5. Raj hasn’t studied well. He __ fail his exam. (might/shall) 6. You __ follow the traffic rules. (may/must) 7. It __ be difficult to live amidst war. (should/must) 8. My mother __ scold me if I don’t go back on time. (will/may) 9. We ___ take care of our parents. (ought to/ could) 10. I __ visit the local grocery store soon. (shall/can) 11. You ___ be punctual. (should/ought) 12. One __ repay all their debts. (must/ought to) 13. __ you show me the road to the market? (could/might) 14. The child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might) 15. ___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will)
Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb in the following sentences
1. My teacher (can/must) speak four languages. 2. (May/should) I use your mobile to call my mother? 3. You (must/could) not speak loudly in the hospital. 4. I (could/must) use a little help in packing all these clothes. 5. Madam (could/may) you repeat what you said? 6. I (can/might) not be able to make it tonight. 7. Sheldon (ought to/must) study more if he wants to pass the test. 8. (Can/May) you come to the prom with me? 9. My parents (shall/ought to) arrive soon. 10. I (could/must) be late as I have a lot on my plate. 11. Leonard (can/may) easily solve the problem. 12. It (might/should) rain tomorrow. 13. (May/might) all your wishes come true in life. 14. I (could/might) not be any happier. Answers for Exercise 1 1. Can 2. May 3. Might 4. May 5. Might 6. Must 7. Must 8. Will 9. Ought to 10. Shall 11. Should 12. Ought to 13. Could 14. Must 15. Will
Answers for Exercise 2
1. Can 2. May 3. Must 4. Could 5. Could 6. Might 7. Must 8. Can 9. Shall 10. Could 11. Can 12. Might 13. May 14. Could