Modals
Grade 5 · English
Modals
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Can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must, ought to — in context
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1

Fill in the correct negative modal to complete each sentence!

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You eat in the library. It's not allowed.
couldn't
won't
cannot
She swim, so she stayed near the shallow end.
won't
shouldn't
couldn't
You stay up too late — it's bad for your health.
shouldn't
wouldn't
needn't
You worry — everything will be fine.
cannot
needn't
may not
He come to school tomorrow if it's a holiday.
needn't
won't
shouldn't
2

Choose the correct modal verb (can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must, ought to) to complete each sentence!

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You brush your teeth twice a day. (it's necessary)
ought to
must
can
It snow tomorrow — the sky looks grey. (possibility)
could
might
may
you pass me the salt, please? (polite request)
will
shall
Could
He speak English and Hindi fluently. (present ability)
can
would
may
I come in, sir? (asking politely for permission)
would
May
might
3

Modal verbs show different meanings. Sort each sentence by the function of the modal verb used!

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1Students must submit the form by Friday.
2He could run very fast as a child.
3She can play the piano beautifully.
4You should eat more vegetables.
5He might come to the party.
6It might rain this evening.
7You should see a doctor.
8You must wear a helmet while riding.
9She may be at home now.
10You shall not enter without a pass.
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Permission
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