Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs


Complete the following sentences with one of the following words :

can | could | may | might | should | ought to | shall | will

(Some sentences offer two possibilities.)



1. The article stated that he ___________ read at the age of three.


2. You ____________ take a sweater in case it gets cold.


3. It's going to rain all afternoon. ___________ we go to the cinema?

4. Scott ________ be 21 at the end of the month.


5. Julie said they traffic was heavy, so she ___________ be late for the meeting.


6. You look a bit confused. ________ I help you?


7. You stole a CD from a friend? You _____________ be ashamed of yourself!


8. I don't know the meaning of this word. _______ I borrow your dictionary?




1) could 2) should/ought to 3) shall 4) will 5) might 6) can 7) ought to/should 8) may