Worksheet Solutions: Modals - 1 | English Grammar for Junior Classes - Class 1 PDF Download

Q1: Fill in the blanks with Appropriate Modals

(i) He _________ play the piano when he was younger.
Ans: could

could - This is used when talking about something that was possible in the past.

(ii) When ________ we meet again?
Ans: shall

shall - This is used to ask or talk about something that will happen in the future. We use "shall" for "I" and "we."

(iii) When _______ the magazine be published?
Ans: will

will - This is used to talk about things that will definitely happen in the future.

(iv) Birds _________ fly.
Ans: can

can - This is used to talk about something someone is able to do.

(v) Lisa _________ be thirty next Monday.
Ans: shall

shall - (Again) We use it to ask or talk about something happening in the future, especially with "I" or "we."

(vi) They _________ coming to the party later.
Ans: might

might - This is used when talking about something that could possibly happen, but we're not sure.

(vii)  _________ I take the phone?
Ans: shall

shall - Used when asking permission or making a suggestion, especially for "I" or "we."

(viii) He _________ been hurt.
Ans: might have

might have - This is used when talking about something that could have happened in the past, but we don't know for sure.

(ix) He _________ lost his book.
Ans: may have

may have - Similar to "might have," but it's used to show something that could have happened in the past.

(x) It _________ rain tomorrow afternoon.
Ans: might

might - This shows that something could happen in the future, but it's not certain.

Q2: Choose the Odd One Out

(i) Choose the Odd One Out
(a) Can
(b) Will
(c) Mouse
(d) Could
Ans: (c)  
The word "Mouse" is unrelated to modal verbs.

(ii) Choose the Odd One Out
(a) Must
(b) Should
(c) Can
(d) Wood
Ans: (d)
The other options are modal verbs.

(iii) Choose the Odd One Out
(a) Shall
(b) Mighty
(c) Must
(d) Could
Ans: (b)
The other options are common modal verbs.

(iv) Choose the Odd One Out
(a) Will
(b) Can
(c) Cannot
(d) Would
Ans: (c)
The other options are positive modal verbs.

(v) Choose the Odd One Out
(a) Should
(b) May
(c) Could
(d) Car
Ans: (d)
The word "Car" is unrelated to modal verbs.

Q3. Rewrite the sentence using correct modal

1. I suggest you apologize to your friend. (Use should)

 Sol: You should apologize to your friend.

2. I want permission to go outside. (Use may)

 Sol: May I go outside?

3. It was possible for her to sing beautifully. (Use could)

 Sol: She could sing beautifully.

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4. It is necessary to carry your ID card. (Use must)

 Sol: You must carry your ID card.

5. I request you to give me some water. (Use could)

 Sol: Could you give me some water?