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Modal Verbs — Basic

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  1. 1.

    Which modal verb shows ability? 'I ___ swim.'

    (a) must(b) should(c) can(d) may
  2. 2.

    Fill in: '___ I go to the toilet, please?'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  3. 3.

    Which modal verb shows a rule or necessity? 'You ___ wear your uniform to school.'

    (a) can(b) may(c) should(d) must
  4. 4.

    Fill in: 'You ___ eat more vegetables. They are good for you.'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  5. 5.

    What does 'can' mean in this sentence? 'She can play the piano.'

    (a) She has permission to play.(b) She is able to play.(c) She must play.(d) She wants to play.
  6. 6.

    Choose: 'We ___ not run in the corridor.' (school rule)

    (a) can(b) may(c) must(d) should
  7. 7.

    Fill in: 'It is raining. You ___ bring an umbrella.'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  8. 8.

    Which sentence uses 'may' correctly?

    (a) I may to go now.(b) May I borrow your pen?(c) She may swims well.(d) They may goes home.
  9. 9.

    Choose the correct modal: 'Ali ___ lift that heavy box. He is very strong.'

    (a) must(b) should(c) may(d) can
  10. 10.

    Fill in: 'Students ___ not use their phones during lessons.'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  11. 11.

    What is the difference between 'can' and 'may'?

    (a) No difference(b) 'Can' = ability, 'may' = permission(c) 'Can' = permission, 'may' = ability(d) Both mean 'must'
  12. 12.

    Choose: 'You ___ see a doctor if you are feeling unwell.'

    (a) must(b) should(c) can(d) may
  13. 13.

    Fill in: 'She ___ speak three languages: English, Mandarin, and Malay.'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  14. 14.

    Which sentence gives advice?

    (a) You must do your homework.(b) You can ride a bicycle.(c) You should brush your teeth twice a day.(d) You may leave now.
  15. 15.

    Fill in: '___ you help me carry these bags, please?'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  16. 16.

    Choose the best modal: 'It is getting late. We ___ leave now or we will miss the bus.'

    (a) can(b) may(c) must(d) could
  17. 17.

    Which sentence is INCORRECT?

    (a) He can swims very fast.(b) She must finish her work.(c) They should be kind.(d) May I sit here?
  18. 18.

    Fill in with the best modal: 'You ___ not touch the stove. It is very hot!'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  19. 19.

    Choose the correct modal for permission: '___ I use your computer for a while?'

    (a) Must(b) Should(c) May(d) Will
  20. 20.

    Rewrite using a modal verb: 'It is necessary for us to be on time.' → 'We ___ be on time.'

    Answer: ____________________________________

Answer key — P3 English: Modal Verbs — Basic

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  1. 1.(c) can
  2. 2.May
  3. 3.(d) must
  4. 4.should
  5. 5.(b) She is able to play.
  6. 6.(c) must
  7. 7.should
  8. 8.(b) May I borrow your pen?
  9. 9.(d) can
  10. 10.must
  11. 11.(b) 'Can' = ability, 'may' = permission
  12. 12.(b) should
  13. 13.can
  14. 14.(c) You should brush your teeth twice a day.
  15. 15.Can
  16. 16.(c) must
  17. 17.(a) He can swims very fast.
  18. 18.must
  19. 19.(c) May
  20. 20.must
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