Basic modals exercise 1 for each sentence, choose the modal should, can, must that is most appropriate. Select the modal that seems most appropriate for the situation described,and be prepared to. Can and could are two of the most used modal verbs in english. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. Besides worksheets, there are links to teaching articles on this page and while they are not directly related to modal verbs, the tips can be applied to lessons about any topic. Can, could, may, might, must, have to, shall, should, will, would. Present modal verbs of deduction and probability exercise check through the different uses. Present modal verbs of deduction and probability exercise. Can is used to express ability, willingness, permission, or possibility. Note that ought to is often added to the list of modal auxiliary verbs.
He can could serve like a pro a couple of years ago. Modal verb exercises i fill in the blanks in each sentence using a modal verb,such as can, could, would, should, might, may, must, or have to, based on the situational hints shown in italics. Can could may might they are auxiliary verbs that provide additional and specific meaning to the main verb of the must sentence shall should. My grandmother is eightyfive, but she can still read and write without glasses. In the cambridge dictionary grammar, there is a good explanation of the difference between should and ought to please let us know if you have any other specific questions. Most grammars consider ought to a semi modal, that is, a verb that is in some ways like a modal and in other ways like a main verb.
A basic explanation modal verbs can, could, must, mustnt and should for. For more modal verb worksheets choose the main modal verb section. Here are some examples of modals of probability without been she must have studied in the morning. Modals, when joined with not to form a negative, can be contracted. James could speak japanese when he lived in japan, but hes forgotten most of it now. Modal verbs are types of auxiliary verbs which express necessity, ability, permission or possibility. For the purposes of questions and negations, the modal auxiliary is the auxiliary. It tests what you learned on the can, could, be able to page. Modals of advice, necessity and obligation 1 choose the correct alternatives. Can could exercises may might must have to shall should will would mixed modals exercises had better home. I couldnt understand the chapter we had to read for homework. We may use modals of possibility and certainty to talk about the future, and sometimes may, might and could can be used indiscriminately. We use the modal verbs can, could and would to offer to do things for people or to invite them to do something. A worksheet aiming at practising the use of modal verb can and can t for ability.
Modals of ability exercise 1 put in can can t could couldnt. A collection of english esl can or could worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Choose the correct modal verb for each of these sentences. In this way, theyll adequately exploit the text in a revision lesson for modal verbs. Modal verbs could and would in englis, using could and would in english. Make note of the fact that verbs never change after can. Could ability i could play a guitar when i was a child request. Modal verbs use other verbs to complete the tenses can is completed with be able to must is completed with have to they can play the piano they will be able to play the piano in the future you must come early you had to come early yesterday. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or manner of the actions indicated by the main verbs. Here is an interactive pdf version of the above worksheet for english teachers working online.
Grey means that your answer is correct margaret doesnt like field sports, but i can play baseball very well. Past participle to be able to can couldhad the ability to been able to. A multiple choice exercise to practise modals for obligation, permission, prohibition, deduction, certainty. Margaret doesnt like field sports, but i can may play baseball very well. Can, could and would exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and mei.
Modal verbs of deduction must, may, might, could, cant. Modal verbs can, may, must english grammar english4u. We also use them to make requests or ask permission to do something. In the interactive worksheet, students complete a range of online exercises to learn and practice the modal verbs of ability can and can t. M006 modal verbs must, mustnt, dont have to, should, shouldnt, might, can, cant intermediate. We include be able to here for convenience, but it is not an auxiliary verb. Written by bob wilson robert clifford mcnair wilson 2007 can, could, may and might exercise use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. Can the modal can is used to show capability strength, nature, ability, skill, permission, probability, etc. You can do this grammar quiz online or print it on paper. Read pdf can could and to be able to exercise autoenglish in the english classroom. Can could worksheet can could would exercises can could handout can. Esl mixed modals exercise 5 mixed modal auxiliary verbs, english. Use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. The aim is to clarify the use of each modal verb and check the progress of our students through these simple exercises.
Auxiliary verbs exercises elementary, intermediate and adavanced level esl. The negative of can is cannot or the contraction cant. Review modal verbs of ability here download this quiz in pdf here. Usually, can is used to give options or explain that you have the ability to do something, while should is used to give a personal opinion. A basic explanation modal verbs can, could, must, mustnt and. Modal verbs the helping verbs which show the, mode or attitude of the main verb are called modals. Type use modal verbs example 1 to express possibilities for the future could, may, might it may rain tomorrow. Mixed modals 4 choose the correct meaning for each sentence, a or b. This powerpoint presentation provides brief and simple explanations of each modal verb can could maymightmust and some exercises related to them. They express modes such as ability, possibility, probability, permission, obligation, etc. Future in the past she said that she would be help them move next month. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of modal verbs. In american english, must often sounds oldfashioned andor bossy its more natural in most cases to say have to as in you have to be at the airport at 9 not you must be at the airport at 9. English esl can or could worksheets most downloaded 78.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Modal verbs can could a short video to be used as a warmer page 49. In american english, must often sounds oldfashioned andor bossy its more. Preintermediate grammar modals multiple choice exercise. Complete the sentences with the most appropriate modal auxiliaries given below. You use it like an auxiliary in the interrogative and negative forms. M003 modal verbs past forms advanced m002 modal verbs can, can t, must, mustnt, could, couldnt neednt didnt need to intermediate online exercises. Mixed modal verbs exercises intermediate level esl. It contains a variety of tasks such as gap filling, matching and multiple choice exercises. Common meanings of modal auxiliary verbs modal auxiliary verbs are followed by the base form of a verb to show certainty, necessity, or possibility. When i was smaller i could sleep all day, but now i cant. The verbs will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, must, ought, dare and need are usually called modal auxiliaries.
A great warmup activity for a grammar revision on modal verbs would be finding the modal verbs and explaining their meanings in the context. We also use modal verbs to ask permission or to give advice. A modal auxiliary verb is used to modify the mood of a verb. The modal takes the tense while the main verb remains in its dictionary form. Printable and online modal auxiliaries exercise with answers for teachers and students could had to must can may mustnt didnt have to. Can could other english exercises on the same topic. When i was a baby i couldnt speak, but now i can speak my language and. If none is possible, use be able to in the correct tense. The color red means that the option you chose is incorrect. Can or can t interactive and downloadable worksheet. Lesson 10 modal verbs for deduction espresso english. Can can t exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11.
Modal verbs of ability exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Can and could a modal auxiliary verb is used to modify the mood of a verb. Can, could and would for invitations, offers, requests and. Children follow the instructions english exercises modals exercises. Select the modal that seems most appropriate for the situation described,and be prepared to explain your choice. Modals can be used alone in response to a question. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, should, must, would, will and shall are different from. Modal verbs of deduction must, might, could, can t. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to. Modal verbs dont have a past form except can and a past participle 3 rd form. Modal verbs interactive and downloadable worksheet.
Complete each sentence with the most naturalsounding modal auxiliary verb, from the selections given. Modal verbs ability esl activities games worksheets. Conditional if i had a car, i would drive around the world. Modal verbs to talk about deduction and probability. Esl mixed modals exercise 5 mixed modal auxiliary verbs. They are used with other verbs to express actions, events or situations that exist only as conceptions of the mind permissions.
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