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Modals: Do's and Don'ts

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  • Fill in the blank: ___ we go to the park this afternoon? (Shall, May, Might)
    (Answer: Shall)
  • Fill in the blank: ___ we start the meeting now? (Shall, Could, Might)
    (Answer: Shall)
  • Is this sentence correct? "You have to try the new noodle restaurant next door."
    Correct
  • Choose the correct answer: What ___ we do now? (shall, may, must)
    (Answer: shall)
  • Fill in the blank: When I was 10, I ___ swim across the pool. (could, will, have to)
    (Answer: could)
  • Complete the sentence: "You _____ now kiss the bride."
    may / can
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ you help me with my homework, please? (Could, Must, Might)
    (Answer: Could)
  • Fill in the blank: They ___ visit us this weekend, but they’re not sure. (might, can, should)
    (Answer: might)
  • Fill in the blank: ___ you like to join us for lunch? (Would, Could, Shall)
    (Answer: Would)
  • Complete the sentence: "My best friend is in the hospital. I _______ go visit him to cheer him up."
    should / ought to
  • Which of the following is a modal of permission? Don't, might, may.
    may
  • Complete the sentence: "You ____________ climb up the volcano today; there's smoke near the top."
    shouldn't / mustn't / can’t / are not allowed to
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Prohibition (no parking here)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ I go to the bathroom, please? (Can, Might, Would)
    (Answer: Can)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ I carry that for you? (Shall, Must, Will)
    (Answer: Shall)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ I borrow your pen? (Can, May, Should)
    (Answer: Can)
  • Fill in the blank: You ___ leave early if you finish your work. (may, should, have to)
    (Answer: may)
  • Is this sentence correct? "You can order seafood, but you mustn’t get anything too expensive."
    Correct
  • Fill in the blank: You ___ eat more vegetables to stay healthy. (should, might, can)
    (Answer: should)
  • Fill in the blank: Students ___ turn off their phones during class. (must, might, could)
    (Answer: must)
  • Complete the sentence: "You __________ get water from that tap. It's not safe to drink!"
    shouldn’t / mustn't / can't
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Prohibition (no parking around this sign)
  • Choose the correct answer: You ___ not eat in the library. (must, should, will)
    (Answer: must)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ I apologize to her? (Should, Might, Could)
    (Answer: Should)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ you please turn off the lights? (Would, Shall, Can)
    (Answer: Would)
  • Complete the sentence: "If you want to stay healthy, you __________ make sure to exercise every day."
    should / ought to / need to / must / have to
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Obligation (you must slow down)
  • Complete the sentence: "If you're finished with dinner, you _____ have dessert."
    can / may / are allowed to
  • Complete the sentence: "The door isn't locked, so you ________ come in any time you want."
    can / may
  • Is this sentence correct? "They don't have to filling in the form unless they are coming on the excursion."
    Incorrect: "They don't have to fill in the form unless they are coming on the excursion."
  • Choose the correct answer: You ___ not use your phone during class. (must, could, will)
    (Answer: must)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Prohibition (you may not enter this way)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Prohibition (you may not cross the road)
  • Fill in the blank: I ___ see you at the party tonight! (will, must, could)
    (Answer: will)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Permission (you may cross the road)
  • Fill in the blank: ___ you like some tea? (Would, May, Might)
    (Answer: Would)
  • Choose the correct answer: It ___ be cold later, so bring a jacket. (might, can, have to)
    (Answer: might)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Permission (you may press this button for attention)
  • Fill in the blank: We ___ play the piano very well. (can, must, should)
    (Answer: can)
  • Choose the correct answer: What time do you ___ go to bed? (have to, will, must)
    (Answer: have to)
  • Which of the following is a modal of obligation? Need to, could, can't.
    need to
  • Complete the sentence: "You ________ use a telescope to see the planet Mars in the sky, but it helps a lot."
    needn't / don't need to / don't have to
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Obligation (you must stop)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ you mind closing the door? (Would, Should, Can)
    (Answer: Would)
  • Is this sentence correct? "I'm need to wear a helmet when I'm riding on my skateboard."
    Incorrect: "I need to wear a helmet when I'm riding on my skateboard."
  • Complete the sentence: "Sorry, the dog ________ come into the house."
    can't / mustn't / is not allowed to
  • Is this sentence correct? "We needn't fight about things that don't matter."
    Correct
  • Choose the correct answer: It ___ rain later today. (may, can, must)
    (Answer: may)
  • Complete the sentence: "If you want to work at a construction site, you ___________ wear a hat and gloves.​"
    must / have to / need to
  • Fill in the blank: When I was younger, I ___ climb trees. (could, will, must)
    (Answer: could)
  • Fill in the blank: I ___ ride a bike. (can, must, might)
    (Answer: can)
  • Complete the sentence: "You ________ pay attention and take good notes in class so you can get a better grade."
    should / ought to / must / need to / have to
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ it snow tomorrow? (Might, Should, Must)
    (Answer: Might)
  • Fill in the blank: You ___ bring a jacket. It’s going to be cold. (should, may, must)
    (Answer: should)
  • Complete the sentence: "You ______ bring pets with you when you stay at this hotel."
    can / may / are allowed to
  • Fill in the blank: I ___ finish my project by tomorrow. (have to, will, might)
    (Answer: have to)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Permission (you may come in)
  • Fill in the blank: I ___ finish my homework before watching TV. (have to, might, must)
    (Answer: have to)
  • Choose the correct answer: What ___ you do after school today? (shall, will, must)
    (Answer: will)
  • Is this sentence correct? "She didn't need to bring her umbrella because it wasn't raining."
    Correct
  • Is this sentence correct? "You shouldn't to ride your bicycle in the rain."
    Incorrect: "You shouldn't ride your bicycle in the rain"
  • Fill in the blank: He ___ call you when he gets home. (will, must, could)
    (Answer: will)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Prohibition (you may not go faster than 40 mph) or Obligation (you must go slower than 40 mph)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ you open the window for me? (Could, Should, Shall)
    (Answer: Could)
  • Fill in the blank: You ___ wear a helmet when riding a bike. (must, could, shall)
    (Answer: must)
  • Fill in the blank: It ___ be sunny tomorrow. (may, must, would)
    (Answer: may)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ I talk to the teacher about my problem? (Should, Might, Will)
    (Answer: Should)
  • What does this sign express: Obligation, prohibition, or permission?
    Obligation (you must only go this way)
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ you help me with this project? (Will, Can, Must)
    (Answer: Will)
  • Is this sentence correct? "You haven't to wear a jacket unless it's cold."
    Incorrect: "You don't have to wear a jacket unless it's cold."
  • Choose the correct answer: ___ I sit here? (May, Should, Will)
    (Answer: May)
  • Choose the correct answer: Do we ___ wear uniforms at school? (have to, can, must)
    (Answer: have to)
  • Fill in the blank: She ___ come to the party, but she’s not sure yet. (might, must, can)
    (Answer: might)
  • Complete the sentence: "She ________ drive her car to the store; it's right around the block, so she can easily walk there."
    needn't / doesn't need to / doesn't have to
  • Which of the following is a modal of prohibition? Don't have to, allowed to, mustn't.
    mustn't