In English we use modal auxiliary verbs to express a variety of ideas such as ability, possibility, willingness, determination, compulsion etc.
This class 6 modal auxiliary verb worksheet tests your ability to use modals correctly.

Fill in the blanks with an auxiliary verb that expresses the idea mentioned in the paragraphs.

1. I …………………. help you. (willingness)

2. I ………………………. win the first prize. (determination)

3. She ……………………….. soon have an accident. (prediction)

4. She ………………………. play the violin. (ability)

5. Not all birds ……………………… sing. (ability)

6. She ………………………… speak when she was just one year old. (ability)

7. My grandfather ……………………….. still read without glasses. (ability)

8. You ……………………….. not throw stones at the dog. (prohibition)

9. You ……………………….. submit the assignment before Friday. (compulsion)

10. We ………………………. help the poor and the needy. (obligation)

11. I ……………………… pass the test. (weak possibility)

12. We ………………………. go to their party. (possibility)

Answers

1. will, 2. will, 3. will, 4. can, 5. can, 6. can, 7. can, 8. must, 9. must, 10. should (Must is also possible here.), 11. might, 12. may