You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb which express the mood of another verb. Use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. Complete the following sentences using must be, cant be. Can is commonly used in speech to ask permission, especially in questions and negative sentences. Can could exercises may might must have to shall should will would mixed modals exercises had better home. Something was missing and that we chose to do what we did and that would have is usually combined with if clauses. If there are two auxiliaries in brackets, choose the correct one. Could have must have should have would have might have.
Exercises for practice for use of modals lessons24x7. I would have moved out but i hadnt had enough money. When i was smaller i could sleep all day, but now i cant. Now i can watch television and understand what its saying. Complete the sentences by using may not and might not to describe possibility. Then they wouldnt be panicking on the way to school. Note that can and may are used in the present tense. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. You you he he she should she shouldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i eat. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. If not, shell be upset s would ima gining i would go to her party if she invited me fill the gaps with could, sh oud or would. Auxiliary verbs exercises elementary, intermediate and adavanced level esl. He was able to arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased. 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.
You should see a doctor you ought to drink hot tea 6. Can, could, may, might, should, must, shall, will, would. Can, could, may, might, should, oughtto, shall, will. Must or should, mustnt or shouldnt with explanations and examples modal auxiliaries exercises. Explanation of can, could, may, might with permission and offering. English exercises relative clauses exercises should might whowhichthat. Exercise on how to use can, could, may and might to ask permission or offer something. M006 modal verbs online grammar and vocabulary exercises. Answers will vary possible answers given on attached answer key. You you he can he cant she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. Can must should fill in the blanks using can cant must mustnt should shouldnt exercises exercise english2. You must not cannot should not smoke in the kitchen. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with modals will shall, would should or cancould. Test yourself with our free english language quiz about modals permission and requests.
Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or. Complete the following sentences using appropriate modal auxiliaries. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to, used to, need and. Fill in each gap using must, cant, could, may or might. You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good. You should feel this exercise at the back of your shoulder and into your upper back equipment needed.
We could visit the louvre we should go up the eiffel tower 2. Must or should english tenses and english grammar worksheets, grammar rules, grammar exercises. Well, you might have not cant have should have not left them at the restaurant. Neither do the ones dealt with here, in these meanings, have a past form. As the exercise becomes easier to perform, progress to 3 sets of 12 repetitions. If you have access to a fitness center, this exercise can also be performed on a weight machine. I might stop working i may buy a new car i can travel to new york 5. Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life.
A in general the usual restrictions on the use of modals remain valid. Modal verbs interactive and downloadable worksheet. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. We couldnt get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour. Can, could and would exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and mei. They express modes such as ability, possibility, probability, permission, obligation, etc. Modal verbs pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. Using should have to express regret or reproach should. Complete the following sentences using can, may, might or could. They are auxiliary verbs that provide additional and specific meaning to the main verb of the sentence. Should must could may need a free english exercise to learn english. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. The children should have done their homework last night.
We use the verb should, shouldnt to give somebody advice. Can, could, may and might exercise use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. Could should a free english exercise to learn english. Grammarquizzes verb phrases verb groups modals may vs.
The use of can in a direct question to request permission is basically an oral use. In this exercise you will practise using modal verbs to express present probability. There is a grammar explanation at the bottom of the page. Apr 29, 2016 complete the following sentences using appropriate modal auxiliaries. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or manner of the actions indicated by the main verbs. Could, should and would exercise s could options i could go to her party if i wanted to s should advice i should go to her party. They cannot be used with the willfuture, they have no infinitive, no toinfinitive, no ing form, and no past participle. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, should, must, would, will and shall are different from other verbs. Use an elastic stretch band of comfortable resistance. Practise your english grammar in the english classroom. Must, mustnt, have to, dont have to complete these sentences with must, mustnt or the correct or the correct form of have to. Printable and online modal auxiliaries exercise with answers for teachers and students could had to must can may mustnt didnt have to.
English grammar practice exercise, intermediate level. Giving permission, making requests and offering suggestions require the speaker to be aware of levels of formality. M006 modal verbs must, mustnt, dont have to, should, shouldnt, might, can, cant. May might must worksheet may might handout can could may might. From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to, used to, need and dare.
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