Choose the Best Modal Verb Worksheet Download
This worksheet has students read sentences and choose the modal verb that best completes each one. It builds an understanding of how words like can, may, must, and should express ability, permission, and obligation.
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Choose the Best Modal Verb
Students read each sentence and select the modal verb (such as can, could, may, might, must, should, will, would) that best fits the meaning.
About this worksheet
Students read each sentence and select the modal verb (such as can, could, may, might, must, should, will, would) that best fits the meaning.
Student objectives
- Pick the modal verb that best fits a sentence
- Understand how modals like can, must, and should change meaning
- Tell the difference between modals showing ability, permission, and obligation
- Practice using modal verbs correctly in complete sentences
Everyday practice
- Ask a teacher 'May I go to the restroom?' using the right modal
- Say 'You should wear a coat, it might rain' when giving advice
- Use 'I can ride a bike' to talk about something you're able to do
- Decide between 'must' and 'should' when telling a friend what to do