Modals Exercises for Class 10

What are modal verbs? Modal verbs are words that show the ability of a noun to perform an action and the possibility or probability of an action taking place. Will, would, can, could, may, might, shall, should, need, must, ought to are the most commonly used modal verbs. In this article, you will find exercises based on modal verbs. Check them out.

Modals Exercises for Class 10 with Answers

Use appropriate modal verbs to complete the following exercises. Once you are done with them, check your answers to make sure you used the right verbs.

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of modals.

1. Rachel _____ have brought the bicycle, but she didn’t have enough money. (could/should)
2. This is a hospital, and you ______ not talk loudly here. (must/could)
3. Uma ____ apply for the job she got in London. (might/would)
4. Yusuf ____ speak fluent French when they used to stay in Paris. (must/could)
5. Take the raincoat as it _____ rain later. (might/would)
6. You _____ visit the doctor immediately as your symptoms are quite severe. (must/ can)
7. _____ you give me a bottle of water? My throat is parched. (could/shall)
8. I ____ like to talk about the great freedom fighters on Independence Day. (would/must)
9. One ___ help the old and needy people. (ought to/can)
10. ____ you like some sweets that I made yesterday? (would/can)

Answers for Exercise 1

1. Rachel could have brought the bicycle, but she didn’t have enough money. (could/should)
2. This is a hospital, and you must not talk loudly here. (must/could)
3. Uma might apply for the job she got in London. (might/would)
4. Yusuf could speak fluent French when they used to stay in Paris. (must/could)
5. Take the raincoat as it might rain later. (might/would)
6. You must visit the doctor immediately as your symptoms are quite severe. (must/ can)
7. Could you give me a bottle of water? My throat is parched. (could/shall)
8. I would like to talk about the great freedom fighters on Independence Day. (would/must)
9. One ought to help the old and needy people. (ought to/can)
10. Would you like some sweets that I made yesterday? (would/can)

Exercise 2 – Fill in the blanks

Read the options and fill in the blanks with appropriate modal verbs.

1. Suman ____ swim. You _____ not allow her to go to the swimming pool.
2. Ira ____ attend the party as she was quite sick.
3. We _____ to save our Earth’s resources so that our future generations can use them too.
4. People ____ take care of their parents when they grow old.
5. Tina ___ come to my birthday party this Friday.
6. ____ you like to accompany me on the next trek?
7. Traffic rules _____ be more strict so that people don’t break them.
8. Children _____ always listen to their parents.
9. I know you ____ achieve your goals soon. My best wishes are with you.
10. Priti _____ easily win today’s match; hadn’t she hurt her knees.

1. i) can’t, must ii) shouldn’t, will iii)will not, can not

2. i) couldn’t ii)must not iii)shouldn’t

3. i) need ii)ought iii) could

4. i) ought to ii)should iii) might

5. i) will ii)might iii)can

6. i) would ii)should iii)could

7. i)must ii)might iii)need

8. i)should ii)must iii) can

9. i)will ii)might iii)could

10. i)could ii)might iii)must

Answers for Exercise 2

1. Suman can’t swim. You must not allow her to go to the swimming pool.
2. Ira couldn’t attend the party as she was quite sick.
3. We ought to save our Earth’s resources so that our future generations can use them too.
4. People ought to take care of their parents when they grow old.
5. Tina will come to my birthday party this Friday.
6. Would you like to accompany me on the next trek?
7. Traffic rules must be more strict so that people don’t break them.
8. Children should always listen to their parents.
9. I know you will achieve your goals soon. My best wishes are with you.
10. Priti could easily win today’s match hadn’t she hurt her knees.