Modal Verbs — Final Review

Modal Verbs — Final Review

Modal Verbs — Final Review

Modal Verbs — Final Review

Comprehensive Review • Deduction • Obligation • Advice • Past Modals

Instructions: Choose the best modal verb or modal phrase.

Strategy:
1) Identify TIME (present or past)
2) Identify FUNCTION (obligation, possibility, deduction, criticism)
3) Eliminate answers that are grammatically correct but logically wrong

1. You ___ submit the assignment before midnight.

  • should
  • must
  • might
  • can

2. She looks exhausted. She ___ have slept well.

  • must
  • can’t
  • should
  • may

3. Students ___ bring their ID to enter the testing center.

  • could
  • might
  • have to
  • would

4. He studied all night. He ___ be very prepared now.

  • might
  • must
  • should
  • can

5. You ___ have told me about the change earlier.

  • should
  • must
  • may
  • can

6. It’s cloudy. It ___ rain later.

  • must
  • may
  • have to
  • should have

7. Drivers ___ wear seatbelts by law.

  • may
  • could
  • must
  • would

8. He didn’t answer. He ___ have been in a meeting.

  • may
  • must
  • should
  • can

9. You ___ see a doctor if symptoms continue.

  • should
  • must
  • may
  • would

10. The lights are on. They ___ be home.

  • must
  • might
  • should
  • can

Your Score

Answer Key

1) must
2) can’t have
3) have to
4) must be
5) should have
6) may
7) must
8) may have
9) should
10) must be

Final Concept Review — Modal Verbs

Obligation:
Must / Have to → strong rule
Should → advice

Present Deduction:
Must be → strong conclusion
Might/May be → possible
Can’t be → impossible

Past Deduction:
Must have + pp → strong past conclusion
May/Might have + pp → past possibility
Can’t have + pp → past impossibility
Should have + pp → criticism/regret

Exam Reminder:
Always identify TIME + FUNCTION before choosing the modal.