Class 8 Modals Worksheet

Class 8 Modals Worksheet

Class 8 English Grammar Worksheet: Modals

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Modals

Modals are helping verbs that express ability, permission, possibility, advice, obligation, necessity, or requests.

Common modals: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to

Section A: Fill in the Blanks (30 Marks)

Choose the correct modal from the brackets.

  1. You ________ finish your homework before playing. (must/can)
  2. ________ I borrow your pencil? (May/Must)
  3. She ________ swim when she was five years old. (could/must)
  4. We ________ reach school on time. (should/might)
  5. It ________ rain this evening. (might/must)
  6. You ________ speak politely to your elders. (should/may)
  7. ________ you help me carry this bag? (Could/Must)
  8. Students ________ wear their ID cards every day. (must/might)
  9. I ________ solve this difficult puzzle yesterday. (could/can)
  10. We ________ visit our grandparents next Sunday. (may/must)
  11. You ________ smoke inside the hospital. (must not/can)
  12. He ________ be at home now. (may/must not)
  13. ________ I come in, Sir? (May/Should)
  14. They ________ complete the project by Monday. (must/could)
  15. Birds ________ fly. (can/must)
  16. She ________ be sleeping now. (might/can)
  17. You ________ waste water. (shouldn’t/can)
  18. I ________ hear someone knocking. (can/might)
  19. We ________ obey traffic rules. (must/might)
  20. ________ you please close the window? (Would/Must)
  21. The train ________ arrive late because of heavy rain. (might/must)
  22. You ________ eat too much junk food. (shouldn’t/may)
  23. He ________ play the guitar very well. (can/must)
  24. ________ I use your phone for a minute? (May/Should)
  25. We ________ leave now if we want to catch the bus. (must/could)
  26. She ________ come tomorrow if she is free. (may/must)
  27. You ________ always tell the truth. (should/might)
  28. They ________ finish the race despite the rain. (could/must)
  29. I ________ speak three languages. (can/should)
  30. You ________ forget your books tomorrow. (mustn’t/might)

Section B: Choose the Correct Modal (20 Marks)

Circle the correct answer.

  1. We (can/must) respect our teachers.
  2. (May/Must) I drink some water?
  3. She (might/should) visit us this evening.
  4. You (mustn’t/can) park here.
  5. They (could/must) solve the problem yesterday.
  6. I (should/may) exercise regularly.
  7. (Would/Must) you like some tea?
  8. We (can/must not) litter in public places.
  9. He (may/can) become the captain next year.
  10. Students (shouldn’t/must) cheat in exams.

Section C: Rewrite Using the Correct Modal (10 Marks)

Rewrite the sentences using a suitable modal.

  1. It is necessary to wear a helmet.
  1. It is possible that she will come today.
  1. You have permission to leave early.
  1. It is good advice to read every day.
  1. I had the ability to ride a bicycle at the age of six.
  1. It is not allowed to enter without permission.
  1. It is necessary to save electricity.
  1. Please help me with this box.
  1. It is possible that they know the answer.
  1. It is your duty to obey the rules.

Section D: Error Correction (10 Marks)

Find and correct the incorrect modal.

  1. You can obey the school rules.
  1. Must I borrow your notebook?
  1. She should to work harder.
  1. He cans swim very fast.
  1. Students mustn’t be honest.
  1. Could you to help me?
  1. We shoulds help the poor.
  1. May you please open the door?
  1. He must goes now.
  1. I can to sing well.

Section E: Sentence Writing (10 Marks)

Write one sentence using each modal.

  1. Can ___________________________________________
  2. Could __________________________________________
  3. May ____________________________________________
  4. Might __________________________________________
  5. Must ___________________________________________
  6. Should _________________________________________
  7. Will ____________________________________________
  8. Would __________________________________________
  9. Shall ___________________________________________
  10. Ought to _______________________________________

Section F: Match the Following (10 Marks)

Column AColumn B
1. Cana. Advice
2. Mustb. Ability
3. Shouldc. Possibility
4. Mayd. Obligation
5. Mighte. Permission

Answers:

Section G: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Marks)

Choose the correct answer.

  1. Which modal shows advice?
    a) Must
    b) Should
    c) Can
    d) May
  2. Which modal expresses permission?
    a) May
    b) Must
    c) Should
    d) Ought to
  3. Which modal expresses ability?
    a) Can
    b) Must
    c) Shall
    d) Would
  4. “You ________ not tell lies.”
    a) should
    b) can
    c) might
    d) would
  5. “________ you please pass the salt?”
    a) Would
    b) Must
    c) Shall
    d) Might
  6. “It ________ snow tomorrow.”
    a) might
    b) must
    c) should
    d) can
  7. “Students ________ complete their assignments.”
    a) must
    b) might
    c) would
    d) may
  8. Which modal is used for polite requests?
    a) Would
    b) Must
    c) Shall
    d) Might
  9. “She ________ dance beautifully.”
    a) can
    b) must
    c) should
    d) may
  10. “You ________ eat too many sweets.”
    a) shouldn’t
    b) can
    c) may
    d) might

Section H: Challenge Questions (20 Marks)

Choose the most suitable modal.

  1. We ________ protect the environment.
  2. ________ I ask you a question?
  3. She ________ become a doctor one day.
  4. You ________ always be kind to others.
  5. He ________ solve the puzzle when he was ten.
  6. It ________ be true, but I am not sure.
  7. Visitors ________ not feed the animals.
  8. ________ you mind closing the gate?
  9. We ________ leave immediately.
  10. You ________ not use mobile phones during the examination.
  11. They ________ arrive before noon if traffic is light.
  12. Children ________ respect their parents.
  13. I ________ hear the music from here.
  14. ________ we start the meeting now?
  15. You ________ revise before the test.
  16. She ________ help you if you ask politely.
  17. Drivers ________ follow traffic signals.
  18. He ________ lift the heavy box alone.
  19. We ________ save water for the future.
  20. ________ I sit here?

Total Marks: 130

Answer Key – Class 8 Modals Worksheet

Section A: Fill in the Blanks

  1. must
  2. May
  3. could
  4. should
  5. might
  6. should
  7. Could
  8. must
  9. could
  10. may
  11. must not
  12. may
  13. May
  14. must
  15. can
  16. might
  17. shouldn’t
  18. can
  19. must
  20. Would
  21. might
  22. shouldn’t
  23. can
  24. May
  25. must
  26. may
  27. should
  28. could
  29. can
  30. mustn’t

Section B: Choose the Correct Modal

  1. must
  2. May
  3. might
  4. mustn’t
  5. could
  6. should
  7. Would
  8. must not
  9. may
  10. must

Section C: Rewrite Using the Correct Modal

  1. You must wear a helmet.
  2. She might come today.
  3. You may leave early.
  4. You should read every day.
  5. I could ride a bicycle at the age of six.
  6. You must not enter without permission.
  7. We must save electricity.
  8. Could/Would you help me with this box?
  9. They might know the answer.
  10. You must obey the rules.

Section D: Error Correction

  1. You must obey the school rules.
  2. May I borrow your notebook?
  3. She should work harder.
  4. He can swim very fast.
  5. Students must be honest.
  6. Could you help me?
  7. We should help the poor.
  8. Could/Would you please open the door?
  9. He must go now.
  10. I can sing well.

Section E: Sample Answers

(Answers may vary.)

  1. Can – I can swim very well.
  2. Could – Could you help me?
  3. May – May I come in?
  4. Might – It might rain today.
  5. Must – We must follow the rules.
  6. Should – You should eat healthy food.
  7. Will – I will finish my homework.
  8. Would – Would you like some juice?
  9. Shall – Shall we begin?
  10. Ought to – We ought to respect our elders.

Section F: Match the Following

  1. Can → b. Ability
  2. Must → d. Obligation
  3. Should → a. Advice
  4. May → e. Permission
  5. Might → c. Possibility

Section G: Multiple Choice Questions

  1. b) Should
  2. a) May
  3. a) Can
  4. a) should
  5. a) Would
  6. a) might
  7. a) must
  8. a) Would
  9. a) can
  10. a) shouldn’t

Section H: Challenge Questions

  1. must/should
  2. May
  3. might/may
  4. should
  5. could
  6. might
  7. must
  8. Would
  9. must
  10. must
  11. may/might
  12. should
  13. can
  14. Shall
  15. should
  16. may
  17. must
  18. can’t/cannot
  19. should/must
  20. May