Choosing the Right Modal Verb Worksheet Download
This worksheet asks students to choose the right modal verb to complete each sentence. It covers modal auxiliaries like can, could, may, might, must, should, and would for a 4th grade grammar lesson.
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Choosing the Right Modal Verb
Students read each sentence and select the correct modal verb (such as can, could, may, might, must, should, or would) to complete it.
About this worksheet
Students read each sentence and select the correct modal verb (such as can, could, may, might, must, should, or would) to complete it.
Student objectives
- Pick the modal verb that fits the meaning of a sentence
- Understand how words like should, could, and must change a sentence
- Show ability, permission, or obligation using the right modal verb
- Tell the difference between similar modal verbs like can and may
Everyday practice
- Ask a friend 'Can I borrow your pencil?' using the right word for permission
- Say 'I should finish my homework' to talk about what you ought to do
- Tell someone 'You must wear a helmet' to explain a rule
- Use 'It might rain' to talk about something that could happen