Fill in the blanks using a modal auxiliary verb.

1. If you speak a second language, you ………………… be able to find a better job. (ability)

2. ……………………… you solve this puzzle? (ability)

3. We …………………… allow this. (deny permission)

4. She ……………………. get the job. (past inability)

5. She …………………….. help us. (promise)

6. ………………….. I come tomorrow? (Permission)

7. She …………………….. be able to win the match. (impossibility)

8. Uncle ……………………… arrive in the afternoon. (weak probability)

9. Our team ………………………. win. (certainty)

10. You ……………………. do what you want. (ability)

11. You …………………….. ask for my permission. (lack of obligation)

12. We ……………………… to help those in need.  (obligation)

Answers

1. will, 2. can, 3. cannot, 4. could not, 5. will, 6. may/can, 7. will not, 8. might, 9. will, 10. can, 11. need not, 12. ought to

See also

• Modal auxiliary verbs worksheet for class 7
• Modals worksheet