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Modals โ€“ Can, Could, May, Must, Should

Grade 5 ยท Week 20 ยท 25 questions

Modal verbs โ€” can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would โ€” express ability, permission, possibility, and obligation. Using modals correctly adds precision to what you mean.

What you'll practise

  • Choose the right modal for the intended meaning
  • Express permission, ability, and obligation
  • Distinguish between similar modals
  • Use modals in polite and formal contexts
All 25 questions in this Modals โ€“ Can, Could, May, Must, Should quiz

Grade 5 English โ€” Modals โ€“ Can, Could, May, Must, Should: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

  1. He had heard the news. Tense?
  2. She has cleaned her room. Tense?
  3. They had built a sandcastle. Tense?
  4. I have seen the new movie. Tense?
  5. He had met his friend. Tense?
  6. She has opened the door. Tense?
  7. She ___ swim.
  8. ___ I come in?
  9. You ___ finish your homework.
  10. ___ you help me?
  11. He ___ be at home.
  12. ___ I use your pen?
  13. You ___ not talk in class.
  14. She ___ come to the party.
  15. ___ I ask a question?
  16. He ___ run fast.
  17. You ___ obey your parents.
  18. She ___ be sleeping.
  19. ___ I help you?
  20. You ___ go now.
  21. He ___ be the winner.
  22. ___ I borrow your book?
  23. You ___ not enter.
  24. She ___ be at school.
  25. ___ I sit here?
Question 1 of 250 correct so far

He had heard the news. Tense?