modal verbs Flashcards
I ______ swim when I was five years old.
could
You ______ see a doctor about that cough.
should
______ I borrow your pen for a moment?
May
Students ______ use their phones in class.
mustn’t
She ______ be at work, she left an hour ago.
must
We ______ go to the beach tomorrow if it’s sunny.
might
______ you please close the window?
Could
He ______ speak French fluently.
can
They ______ study harder for the exam.
should
______ I help you with anything?
Can
You ______ wear a helmet when riding a bike.
must
I ______ go out tonight, I’m feeling tired.
might not
We ______ leave now, it’s getting late.
should
______ you open the door for me, please?
Could
She ______ play the piano beautifully.
can
They ______ be here soon, they’re always on time.
should
You ______ eat so much junk food.
shouldn’t
______ I ask you a question?
May
He ______ lift that heavy box, he’s very strong.
can
We ______ take an umbrella, it looks like rain.
should
______ you speak Spanish?
Can
I ______ go to the party, I haven’t decided yet.
might
You ______ be quiet in the library.
must
______ we go for a walk in the park?
Shall
They ______ be tired after their long journey.
must
He ______ come to the cinema with us.
might
______ I borrow your car tomorrow?
May
You ______ tell anyone my secret.
mustn’t
We ______ try that new restaurant tonight.
could
She ______ sing very well when she was younger.
could
I ______ get you a glass of water?
Shall
You ______ smoke in this building.
mustn’t
______ I see your ID, please?
May
He ______ be late, the traffic is terrible.
might
They ______ work harder if they want to succeed.
must
______ you help me with my homework?
Could
She ______ come to the party, but I’m not sure.
might
We ______ buy a new car next year.
might
You ______ be more careful with your things.
should
I ______ speak English fluently one day.
will
______ you pass me the salt, please?
Could
He ______ play the guitar very well.
can
They ______ be happy together, they’re a great couple.
should
You ______ eat all your vegetables.
should
______ I use your phone for a minute?
May
We ______ go skiing next winter.
might
She ______ be a doctor, she’s very intelligent.
could
I ______ help you with that, it looks heavy.
will
You ______ be kinder to your brother.
should
______ I have another piece of cake?
May
He ______ swim across the lake, he’s a strong swimmer.
can
They ______ be here by now, I wonder what’s keeping them.
should
You ______ always wear your seatbelt in the car.
must
______ we watch a movie tonight?
Shall
I ______ go to bed early tonight, I’m exhausted.
should
You ______ believe everything you hear.
shouldn’t
______ I borrow your charger for a bit?
Ma
She ______ finish the project by tomorrow.
must
______ I make a suggestion?
May
You ______ bring anything to the party, we have everything.
needn’t
He ______ drive, he doesn’t have a license.
can’t
We ______ take a break soon, I’m getting tired.
should
______ you like some more coffee?
Would
I ______ go now, it was nice seeing you.
must
They ______ be home by now, I’ll try calling them.
should
You ______ worry so much, everything will be fine.
shouldn’t
______ I borrow your umbrella?
Could
He ______ speak three languages fluently.
can
We ______ leave early to avoid the traffic.
should
______ you mind closing the door?
Would
I ______ help you with the dishes.
will
They ______ be here soon, they just left a few minutes ago.
should
You ______ eat so fast, you’ll get a stomachache.
shouldn’t
______ I use your bathroom?
May
He ______ lift that, it’s too heavy for him.
can’t
We ______ go for a walk later if the weather is nice.
might
______ you please speak a little slower?
Could
I ______ go to the gym today, I haven’t decided yet.
might
You ______ tell her the truth, it’s the right thing to do.
should
______ we order pizza tonight?
Shall
They ______ be tired after working all day.
must
He ______ come to the party, but I’m not sure if he’s free.
might
______ I see your ticket, please?
May
You ______ be late for your appointment.
mustn’t
We ______ try that new café downtown sometime.
could
She ______ play the violin when she was younger.
could
I ______ get you something to drink?
Shall
You ______ park your car here, it’s a no parking zone.
mustn’t
______ I borrow your pen for a second?
Could
He ______ be at work, I just saw him at the store.
can’t
They ______ study harder if they want to pass the exam.
must
______ you open the window, it’s hot in here.
Could
She ______ be a lawyer, she’s very good at arguing.
could
We ______ buy a new house next year, we’re saving up.
might
You ______ be more careful when crossing the street.
should
