Worksheet Solutions: Modal Verbs | English Grammar Basic - Class 10 PDF Download

Q1: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal auxiliary verb.
(i)  _______ you lend me your pen?
(a) Can
(b) May
(c) Shall
(d) Could
Ans: (d) Could
"Could" is a polite way to make a request. It is softer and more formal than "can."

(ii) You _______ come whenever you want.
(a) can
(b) will
(c) would
(d) Could
Ans: (a) Can
"Can" is used to express ability or permission. Here, it means the person is allowed to come whenever they want.

(iii) You _______ apply for that job.
(a) might
(b) shall
(c) should
(d) Will
Ans: (c) Should
"Should" is used to give advice or recommendations. The sentence suggests that applying for the job is a good idea.

(iv) She _______ arrive anytime soon.
(a) may
(b) can
(c) shall
(d) should
Ans: (a) May
"May" is used to express possibility. The sentence implies that her arrival is uncertain but possible.

(v) I _______ return your book tomorrow.
(a) would
(b) will
(c) could
(d) should
Ans: (b) Will
"Will" is used for future certainty. The speaker is sure that they will return the book tomorrow.

(vi) Liz ___ gets tired of her job. It is so boring.
(a) Has to
(b) Must
(c) Should
(d) Probably
Ans: (b) Must
"Must" expresses a strong certainty or necessity. Since the job is boring, it is logical that Liz gets tired of it.

(vii) Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later.
(a) Has to
(b) Need
(c) Might
(d) Both a & b
Ans: (c) Might
"Might" expresses a possibility. The sentence suggests that there is a chance of rain later.

(viii)___ you speak any foreign languages?
(a) May
(b) Can
(c) Have
(d) should
Ans: (b) Can
"Can" is used to ask about ability. The question inquires whether the person has the ability to speak foreign languages.

Q2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of modals
(i) You _____ visit the doctor immediately as your symptoms are quite severe. (must/ can)
Ans: You must visit the doctor immediately as your symptoms are quite severe. 

(ii) I ____ like to talk about the great freedom fighters on Independence Day. (would/must)
Ans: I would like to talk about the great freedom fighters on Independence Day. 

(iii) ____ you like some sweets that I made yesterday? (would/can)
Ans: Would you like some sweets that I made yesterday?

(iv) _____ you give me a bottle of water? My throat is parched. (could/shall)
Ans: Could you give me a bottle of water? My throat is parched. 

(v) One ___ help the old and needy people. (ought to/can)
Ans: One ought to help the old and needy people.

Q3: In the following passage, one modal needs to be inserted in each line. Write the missing modal along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it.

Ans:

Q4: Complete the passage using suitable modals.
Times have changed. Nowadays, you (a) needn’t rush off to travel agent to book tickets for a journey. You (b) can sit at home and book them over the Internet. However, the experience of one British couple ((c) ought to be a warning to everyone. You (d) shouldn’t assume that if you book on the net, mistakes won’t happen. That’s why you (e) must always check bookings carefully. If you don’t, you (f) might find yourselves in the wrong part of the world. That’s exactly what happened to Emma Dunn and Raoul Sebastian. They set off from London in a large plane, thinking they were on their way to Sydney, Australia. They (g) couldn’t understand what was happening when they landed at an airport and were asked to transfer to a much smaller plane. It (h) must have been quite a shock when they finally discovered they were in Canada. They (i) should have read their tickets more carefully, because they were booked for Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canda.

Q5: Rewrite the following sentences using the words given in the brackets.
(a) It’s not necessary to buy the cap. (need)
(b) The hotels will be full, possibly. (might)
(c) I’m sure it is the sun cream you are allergic to. (must)
(d) It’s not possible for us to change the weather. (can’t)
(e) Is it a good idea to take it with us this time? (should)
Ans:
(a) We need not buy the cap.
(b) The hotels might be full.
(c) It must be the sun cream you’re allergic to.
(d) We can’t change the weather.
(e) Should we take it with us this time?

Q6: Complete the following dialogue using the correct modal to fill in each blank.
Dina: I hate to say this, Ragini, but you are in terrible shape.
Ragini: I know, what (a) should I do?
Dina: Well, since you are putting on weight, you (b) must plan a healthy diet.
Ragini: You are right. I (c) should not eat so many chocolates and junk food.
Dina: That’s right, and you (d) could/should also start exercising.
Ragini: (e) should/could I start with walking for an hour every day?
Dina: Yes, but what is most important is that you (f) must try to have a healthy lifestyle.