Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with an appropriate modal verb.
1) I *can* play the guitar very well. (can)
2) She *might* come to the party tomorrow. (might)
3) We *must* finish this project by next week. (must)
4) You *should* listen to your parents more often. (should)
5) Sam *could* solve the puzzle in no time. (could)
6) They *will* visit their grandparents next month. (will)
7) *May* I borrow your pen? (may)
8) *Would* you mind if I join your group? (would)
9) The teacher said we *shall* submit our assignments by today. (shall)
10) Jack *can’t* swim so he avoids water excursions. (can’t)
11) She *shouldn’t* skip meals if she wants to stay healthy. (shouldn’t)
12) We *mustn’t* forget to call our parents once in a while. (mustn’t)
13) The train *might not* arrive on time due to the bad weather. (might not)
14) The kids *won’t* stop playing unless they are told to do so. (won’t)
15) He *wouldn’t* have made such a mistake if he had been careful. (wouldn’t)
Exercise 2: Choose the correct modal verb for the following sentences.