B. Exercise 2
Instruction: Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct modal
verb according to the function given in each sentence. Underline your answer.
1. World War I and II (can, will) be considered the greatest among the most
devastating wars of the world. (possibility)
2. We do hope they (will, may) not happen again. (possibility)
3. The world wars (could, would have been avoided if the participants realized
the destruction and carnage they created. (past ability)
4. The United Nations (must, will) do its duties to uphold peace after WWI and
WWII brought carnage to nations. (strong recommendations)
5. If WWII breaks out, the use of biological weapons (will, can) wipe out
millions. (ability/past ability)
6. If the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was not assassinated (would,
should) World War I have broken out? (expectation)
7. Developed and powerful nations (should, shall not take advantage of their
opportunities to lead wars and conquer other nations. (advice)
8. People (may, will) think that the Central Powers lost the war against the
Allied Powers but the innocent people were the real losers. (possibility)
9. We (can, must) consider the petty conflicts contributory to serious battles.
(strong recommendation)
10. (Will, Shall) we witness another showdown of the Allied Powers and Central
Powers in another world war? (inevitability/predestination)
C. Exercise 3
Instruction: Underline the complete verb phrase in each statement below. In
the blank before each number, write the use of the modal in the sentence.
Choose from the list that follows. Number 1 is done for you.
to express ability
to ask permission
to give permission
to express necessity
to express obligation
to express possibility​