Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal auxiliary verb. Use the hints given in brackets.

1. She ………………………….. arrive anytime soon. (possibility)

2. He ………………………….. get married soon. (weak possibility)

3. You ………………………… not smoke or drink. (prohibition)

4. She ……………………….. be here soon. (logical conclusion)

5. I ………………………….. not apologize. (determination)

6. ………………………….. you solve this puzzle? (Ability)

7. I ………………………… run miles when I was younger. (past ability)

8. You …………………………. love and respect your parents. (obligation)

9. She …………………………. always talk about herself. (past habit)

10. You ……………………….. not come tomorrow. (lack of obligation)

Answers

1. may, 2. might, 3. must, 4. should, 5. will, 6. can, 7. could, 8. should, 9. would, 10. need

See also

• Modal auxiliary verbs exercise for class 7