“Modals”

Underline the modal in each of the sentences in column A and match with its function in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space before the number. (score will be 2 points for each item)


_____1. I can play many instruments.

_____2. She will go to the mall.

_____3. May I sit beside you?

_____4. He should attend the meeting.

_____5. Could you hold my bag?

_____6. It might rain tomorrow afternoon.

_____7. I would try to find him.

_____8. People must follow the minimum health
protocols set by the IATF.

_____9. My brother could play the violin with expert skill
when he was a child.

_____10. Would you watch the stage play?




A. less probability

B. polite question

C. obligation

D. prohibition

E. ability

F. past ability

G. future time

H. request

I. permission

J. less determination

K. necessity
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