Exercise A: Fill in the blanks with can, could, may, might or must.
Could you please explain it again?' I said to the teacher. (Polite request)
I have called all of you so that we can discuss the matter openly. (Ability/Possibility)
You might want to try this dress. I think it will look good on you. (Suggestion/Possibility)
Divya said that she might go to visit her old aunt the next day. (Past possibility)
It is quite late. The shops must be closed by now. (Probability based on evidence)
'May I ask a question?' Tiya said, interrupting her friend. (Formal permission)
He might be busy. He is not taking calls. (Possibility)
'I can complete the work in three days,' said Mahesh. (Ability)
The wedding may have to be postponed. The bride is not well. (Possibility)
You don't look well. You might want to take the day off. (Suggestion)
Exercise B: Complete these sentences with will or shall.
Our players will perform well tomorrow, I'm sure. (Future tense)
Will you check your records once? (Request/Willingness)
Trust us, we shall do everything we can to help you. (Promise - traditional usage with 'we')
What shall we do if this plan doesn't work out? (Seeking advice)
Shall we have dinner together? (Suggestion)
Shall I buy you something to eat? You must be hungry. (Offer)
Exercise C: Complete these sentences with would or should.
Someone is asking for you. Should I ask him to come later? (Seeking advice)
Would you kindly park your car elsewhere? (Polite request)
I would like to have a beach holiday. (Wish/Desire)
'You should live in a more organized way,' said my uncle. (Duty/Obligation/Advice)
You should leave your home by 3 p.m. to be in time for the train. (Necessity)
Should I order lunch for you? I have already eaten. (Polite offer)
If I knew you were in trouble, I would certainly help you. (Past action that might have happened)
When we were children, we would play on the riverbank for hours. (Past habit)
Exercise D: Rewrite these sentences using suitable modals.
May I interview you?
It might rain tonight.
May you live a long and happy life! (Or: "I hope you will have a good life.")
You may go on leave.
Shall I switch on the room heater?
Shan will help you.



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