Worksheet - Modal Auxiliaries

 

ENGLISH WORKSHEET

Topic: Modal Auxiliaries

Class: X

Name: ____________________________  Roll No.: ____________
Date: _____________________________  Time: 60 Minutes

Maximum Marks: 50

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Part A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Choose the correct answer.

1. Which modal auxiliary expresses ability?
   a) Must
   b) Can
   c) Should
   d) May

2. "You ______ wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle."
   a) can
   b) may
   c) must
   d) could

3. Which modal auxiliary is used to ask permission politely?
   a) Shall
   b) Could
   c) Must
   d) Will

4. "It ______ rain this evening."
   a) should
   b) might
   c) must
   d) shall

5. Which sentence expresses advice?
   a) You should exercise regularly.
   b) I can swim.
   c) She will come tomorrow.
   d) May I come in?

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Part B – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)

Choose the correct modal auxiliary from the brackets.

1. You __________ respect your parents. (must / can)

2. __________ I borrow your pen? (May / Must)

3. Birds __________ fly in the sky. (can / should)

4. We __________ reach the station before 8 a.m. (must / might)

5. You __________ eat too much junk food. (shouldn't / can)

6. It __________ rain tomorrow. (may / must)

7. Students __________ complete the assignment before Friday. (have to / could)

8. __________ you help me carry this box? (Could / Shall)

9. We __________ visit our grandparents this weekend. (might / mustn't)

10. You __________ switch off the lights before leaving the room. (should / may)

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Part C – Match the Following (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Match the modal auxiliary with its function.

Column A (Modal)		Column B (Function)
1. Can		a. Obligation
2. Must		b. Possibility
3. May		c. Ability
4. Should		d. Advice
5. Might		e. Permission

Answers:

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2. ---

3. ---

4. ---

5. ---

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Part D – Choose the Correct Modal Auxiliary (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)

Fill in each blank with a suitable modal auxiliary.

1. You __________ obey traffic rules.

2. __________ I use your mobile phone?

3. She __________ solve difficult Maths problems easily.

4. We __________ win the match if we practise well.

5. Students __________ keep the classroom clean.

6. You __________ not tell lies.

7. __________ you please open the window?

8. They __________ arrive late because of the heavy rain.

9. I __________ speak both Tamil and English.

10. We __________ leave now, or we will miss the bus.

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Part E – Rewrite the Sentences Using the Modal Given (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

Rewrite each sentence using the modal auxiliary given in brackets.

1. It is necessary for you to wear your school uniform. (must)

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2. Is it possible for me to enter the room? (may)

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3. It is a good idea to drink plenty of water. (should)

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4. She knows how to drive a car. (can)

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5. There is a possibility that they will come late. (might)

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Part F – Identify the Function of the Modal Auxiliary (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Write the function of the underlined modal auxiliary.

(Functions: Ability, Permission, Advice, Obligation, Possibility)

1. You must complete your homework today. __________________

2. Can you swim across the river? __________________

3. May I come inside the classroom? __________________

4. You should help the elderly. __________________

5. It might rain tonight. __________________

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Part G – Answer the Following Questions (5 Marks)

1. What are Modal Auxiliaries? Give any four examples. (2 Marks)

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2. Write any four functions of Modal Auxiliaries with one example each. (3 Marks)

Function	Example
__________________	__________________
__________________	__________________
__________________	__________________
__________________	__________________

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Challenge Activity (Bonus – 5 Marks)

Read the paragraph and underline all the modal auxiliaries.

You should wake up early every morning. You must reach school on time. You can participate in sports activities. You may ask questions if you have any doubts. With regular practice, you might become an excellent student.

Write the modal auxiliaries and their functions.

Modal Auxiliary	Function
_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________

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Teacher's Remarks

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good

⭐⭐⭐ Good

⭐⭐ Needs Improvement

Teacher's Signature: _______________________

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Answer Key (For Teachers)

Part A – MCQs

1. b) Can

2. c) Must

3. b) Could

4. b) Might

5. a) You should exercise regularly.

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Part B – Fill in the Blanks

1. must

2. May

3. can

4. must

5. shouldn't

6. may

7. have to

8. Could

9. might

10. should

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Part C – Match the Following

1 – c (Can → Ability)

2 – a (Must → Obligation)

3 – e (May → Permission)

4 – d (Should → Advice)

5 – b (Might → Possibility)

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Part D – Choose the Correct Modal Auxiliary (Sample Answers)

1. must

2. May

3. can

4. might

5. should

6. should

7. Could

8. might

9. can

10. must

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Part E – Rewrite the Sentences

1. You must wear your school uniform.

2. May I enter the room?

3. You should drink plenty of water.

4. She can drive a car.

5. They might come late.

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Part F – Functions

1. Obligation

2. Ability

3. Permission

4. Advice

5. Possibility

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Part G – Sample Answers

1. Modal Auxiliaries:
Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs that express ability, permission, possibility, advice, obligation, necessity, or prediction.

Examples: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought to.

2. Functions with Examples

Function	Example
Ability	She can sing well.
Permission	May I come in?
Advice	You should exercise daily.
Obligation	We must follow the rules.

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Learning Outcomes Assessed

• ✔ Identify and use modal auxiliaries correctly.

• ✔ Understand the functions of different modal auxiliaries.

• ✔ Apply modal auxiliaries in meaningful sentences.

• ✔ Rewrite sentences using appropriate modals.

• ✔ Distinguish between ability, permission, advice, obligation, and possibility.

• ✔ Improve grammar accuracy in spoken and written English.

Total Marks: 50