Can Must Should

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Modal Verb
Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb: can, can't, must, mustn't, should,
shouldn't.
1. You shouldn’t eat_______ (eat) too much sugar. It's bad for your health.
2. Can you help_______ (you / help) me with my homework, please?
3. We _mustn’t run______ (run) in the corridors. It's against the rules.
4. They _must go______ (go) to bed early if they have school tomorrow.
5. You _ must bring______ (bring) your umbrella. It's going to rain.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences
Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs
1. It's necessary to finish your homework before playing games.

o You _have to finish your homework before playing
games.________________________________.
2. It is not allowed to park here.
o You mustn’t park here._________________________________.
3. It's a good idea to take a break if you're tired.
o You _should take a break if you’re
tired________________________________.
4. It's possible for him to speak three languages.
o He can speak three languages_________________________________.
5. It's not a good idea to eat too much junk food.
o You shouldn’t eat too much junk
food._________________________________.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence.
1. You _______ (a) can (b) mustn't (c) should help your parents at home.
2. We _______ (a) can (b) shouldn't (c) must go to the doctor if we feel sick.
3. They _______ (a) can (b) mustn't (c) should go out tonight because they have an
exam tomorrow.
4. I _______ (a) can't (b) must (c) should speak French very well.
5. He _______ (a) could (b) mustn't (c) should play the guitar when he was a child.
Exercise 4: Complete the Dialogue
Complete the dialogue using the appropriate modal verbs: can, can't, must, mustn't,
should, shouldn't.
A: Hi, can you come to the party on Saturday? B: I _can’t______ (1) because I have to
study for a test. But I __can_____ (2) finish my homework early and come later. A:
That sounds great! You can_______ (3) bring some snacks if you want. B: Sure! I
_can______ (4) bring some chips and soda. A: Awesome! You _shouldn’t______ (5) be
late, though. The party starts at 7 PM.
Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Modal or Semi-Modal Verb
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb: can, must, should, might, be able to, could,
have to, need to.
1. You ___have to study____ (study) for the exam if you want to pass.
2. He must finish_______ (finish) his homework before he plays video games.
3. They _shouldn’t______ (not) come to the party if they don’t feel well.
4. We _have to______ (be) at the airport by 6 AM.
5. I _could swim______ (swim) when I was a child, but I forgot how to do it.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences
Rewrite the sentences using the modal or semi-modal verb in parentheses.
1. It's possible that she will visit us tomorrow.

o She _might visit us tomorrow________________________________.
2. It is necessary for you to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
o You need to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
_________________________________.
3. It's a good idea to see a doctor if you have a fever.
o You should see a doctor if you have a
fever_________________________________.
4. I managed to solve the puzzle yesterday.
o I could solve the puzzle
yesterday_________________________________.
5. It's not necessary for him to bring his own lunch.
o He doesn’t have to bring his own
lunch_________________________________.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct modal or semi-modal verb to complete each sentence.
1. She _______ (a) must (b) could (c) might help her little brother with his
homework.
2. You _______ (a) have to (b) might (c) could leave your shoes at the door.
3. They _______ (a) could (b) need to (c) might go to the beach tomorrow if the
weather is nice.
4. We _______ (a) must (b) can (c) should call our grandparents more often.
5. I _______ (a) must (b) can (c) have to stay up late to finish this project.
Exercise 4: Complete the Dialogue
Complete the dialogue using the appropriate modal or semi-modal verbs: can, must,
should, might, be able to, could, have to, need to.
A: Do you think you _could______ (1) come to my soccer game on Saturday? B: I’m
not sure. I _have to______ (2) finish my science project first. If I do, then I
can’t_______ (3) come. A: That would be great! You can_______ (4) bring some
friends along too if they want. B: Sure! By the way, do we _can______ (5) bring our
own snacks, or will there be food at the game?

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Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Modal Verb

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs

1. It's necessary to finish your homework before playing games.

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence.

Exercise 4: Complete the Dialogue

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the modal or semi-modal verb in parentheses.

1. It's possible that she will visit us tomorrow.

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct modal or semi-modal verb to complete each sentence.

Exercise 4: Complete the Dialogue

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