English Grammar Exercises
Modal Auxiliaries
Exercise 1: Can, Could, Be Able To
Complete the sentences with "can," "could," or "be able to."
1. I ____ swim when I was five years old.
2. He ____ speak three languages fluently.
3. ____ you help me with my homework, please?
4. By the end of next year, we ____ complete the project.
5. She ____ play the piano since she was a child.
Exercise 2: Must, Have to, Should
Choose the correct modal auxiliary for each sentence.
1. You ____ eat vegetables for a balanced diet.
2. We ____ finish this report by tomorrow.
3. He ____ be at the airport at least two hours before the flight.
4. Students ____ follow the rules during the exam.
5. I ____ call my parents; it's been a while since we last spoke.
Exercise 3: May, Might, Can't
Determine the most suitable modal auxiliary for each sentence.
1. She ____ be at home because her car is in the driveway.
2. You ____ use my laptop if you need to finish your assignment.
3. I ____ have left my keys at the office; I'll check.
4. It ____ rain later, so bring an umbrella just in case.
5. They ____ not have received the invitation yet.
Exercise 4: Will, Would, Shall
Complete the sentences with the appropriate modal auxiliary.
1. I ____ visit you next week if I have time.
2. We ____ go to the concert if the tickets are not too expensive.
3. He ____ help you with your project if you ask him nicely.
4. ____ I open the window, or is it too cold outside?
5. They ____ meet us at the restaurant at 7:00 PM.
Modal Auxiliaries
Exercise 1: Can, Could, Be Able To
Complete the sentences with "can," "could," or "be able to."
1. I ____ swim when I was five years old.
2. He ____ speak three languages fluently.
3. ____ you help me with my homework, please?
4. By the end of next year, we ____ complete the project.
5. She ____ play the piano since she was a child.
Exercise 2: Must, Have to, Should
Choose the correct modal auxiliary for each sentence.
1. You ____ eat vegetables for a balanced diet.
2. We ____ finish this report by tomorrow.
3. He ____ be at the airport at least two hours before the flight.
4. Students ____ follow the rules during the exam.
5. I ____ call my parents; it's been a while since we last spoke.
Exercise 3: May, Might, Can't
Determine the most suitable modal auxiliary for each sentence.
1. She ____ be at home because her car is in the driveway.
2. You ____ use my laptop if you need to finish your assignment.
3. I ____ have left my keys at the office; I'll check.
4. It ____ rain later, so bring an umbrella just in case.
5. They ____ not have received the invitation yet.
Exercise 4: Will, Would, Shall
Complete the sentences with the appropriate modal auxiliary.
1. I ____ visit you next week if I have time.
2. We ____ go to the concert if the tickets are not too expensive.
3. He ____ help you with your project if you ask him nicely.
4. ____ I open the window, or is it too cold outside?
5. They ____ meet us at the restaurant at 7:00 PM.
