Modal auxiliary verbs exercise

Complete the following sentences using appropriate auxiliary verbs.

1. He ……………………. get up at 5 o’clock in the morning. (Express an old habit)

2. She …………………… always bring us nice gifts. (Express an old habit)

3. Our team ……………………. win. (Indicate possibility)

4. I ………………….. help you. (Express willingness)

5. You …………………….. be able to solve this problem. (Express possibility)

6. I ……………………… do something to help the boy. (Express necessity)

7. What ……………………. I give you in return for your wisdom? (Express obligation)

8. You ……………………… work harder. (Give advice)

9. I ………………….. reach home by eight. (Show necessity)

10. She ……………………. read when she was three. (Show ability that existed in the past)

Answers

1. He would get up at 5 o’clock in the morning.

2. She would always bring us nice gifts.

3. Our team may win.

4. I will help you.

5. You should be able to solve this problem.

6. I must / should do something to help the boy.

7. What should I give you in return for your wisdom?

8. You must / should work harder.

9. I must reach home by eight.

10. She could read when she was three.