
Modal Auxiliary Verbs
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- Q1Choose the modal auxiliary that would BEST complete the following sentence if someone was asking for permission: _____ I sharpen my pencil?WillMayCanCould60s
- Q2Choose the modal auxiliary that shows advice and would BEST complete the following sentence: You ______ take water breaks while exercising or you can get dehydrated!ShouldMayCouldCan60s
- Q3Choose the modal auxiliary that shows obligation (something you have to do) and would BEST complete the following sentence: You _____ always clean your room so your parents don't have to do it!CanShallShouldMay60s
- Q4Choose the modal auxiliary verb that shows a possibility and would BEST complete the following sentence: We ________ be late for the party if you don't hurry!ShouldMightCanWould60s
- Q5Choose the modal auxiliary verb that would BEST complete the following sentence: Emory discussed her gymnastics ability with Evan. She stated, "I ______ do ten cartwheels in a row!"CanWouldShouldWill60s
- Q6Choose the modal auxiliary verb that would BEST complete the following sentence: Trevor told his friend, Cooper, "You _____ wear a coat outside because it's freezing!"CanShallCouldMust60s
- Q7Choose the modal auxiliary verb that shows possibility and would BEST complete the following sentence: Your teacher _______ give you extra free time if you are on your best behavior.MightWillShouldCan60s
- Q8Choose the modal auxiliary verb that shows future plan and would BEST complete the following sentence: We _______ leave for our trip tomorrow.WillCanCouldWould60s
- Q9Choose the modal auxiliary verb that would BEST complete the following sentence: You ______ borrow my favorite book.ShouldCanMightMust60s
- Q10Choose the modal auxiliary verb that shows a repetitive past action and would BEST complete the following sentence: Parker ______ always help cook dinner.CouldWouldMayWill60s
- Q11Choose the modal auxiliary verb that shows a future action and would BEST complete the following sentence: We ______ have a Valentine's party on Wednesday.ShallMustCanCould60s
- Q12Choose the modal auxiliary verb that shows a possibility and would BEST complete the following sentence: Since you finished packing up early, you ______ help clean up the classroom.CouldShallWouldWill60s