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Modal verbs and adverbs of possibility

5th grade (Year 6 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.4.1.C · England: Y5 GPS (modal verbs), KS2 SATs GPS

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  1. Question 1

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. You ___ wear a seatbelt in a car. It's the law.

    • A. might
    • B. must
    • C. could
    • D. may

  2. Question 2

    Read the question and choose. Which adverb shows the LOWEST certainty?

    • A. surely
    • B. definitely
    • C. perhaps
    • D. certainly

  3. Question 3

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. The shop is closed, so we ___ buy bread there.

    • A. can't
    • B. should
    • C. will
    • D. must

  4. Question 4

    Read the question and choose. Which modal verb shows something is impossible?

    • A. should
    • B. may
    • C. can't
    • D. might

  5. Question 5

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. The baby is crying. She ___ be hungry. (I'm almost sure)

    • A. must
    • B. can't
    • C. needn't
    • D. shall

  6. Question 6

    Read the question and choose. Which adverb shows the LOWEST certainty?

    • A. perhaps
    • B. certainly
    • C. surely
    • D. definitely

  7. Question 7

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. The baby is crying. She ___ be hungry. (I'm almost sure)

    • A. shall
    • B. must
    • C. needn't
    • D. can't

  8. Question 8

    Read the question and choose. Which modal verb shows that something is NOT allowed?

    • A. might
    • B. could
    • C. mustn't
    • D. would

  9. Question 9

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. Look at those dark clouds. It ___ rain later. (it is possible)

    • A. will definitely
    • B. might
    • C. must
    • D. can't

  10. Question 10

    Read the question and choose. Which adverb shows the LOWEST certainty?

    • A. perhaps
    • B. surely
    • C. definitely
    • D. certainly

  11. Question 11

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. You ___ touch the oven. It's very hot!

    • A. might
    • B. should
    • C. must
    • D. mustn't

  12. Question 12

    Read the question and choose. Which adverb shows the LOWEST certainty?

    • A. definitely
    • B. perhaps
    • C. certainly
    • D. surely

  13. Question 13

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. I ___ swim when I was five.

    • A. could
    • B. must
    • C. shall
    • D. can

  14. Question 14

    Read the question and choose. Which modal verb gives advice?

    • A. should
    • B. will
    • C. might
    • D. can't

  15. Question 15

    Choose the modal verb that fits best. You ___ touch the oven. It's very hot!

    • A. might
    • B. mustn't
    • C. must
    • D. should

  16. Question 16

    Read the question and choose. Which modal verb shows that something is NOT allowed?

    • A. would
    • B. might
    • C. could
    • D. mustn't

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Answer key: Modal verbs and adverbs of possibility

  1. 1. B. must

  2. 2. C. perhaps

  3. 3. A. can't

  4. 4. C. can't

  5. 5. A. must

  6. 6. A. perhaps

  7. 7. B. must

  8. 8. C. mustn't

  9. 9. B. might

  10. 10. A. perhaps

  11. 11. D. mustn't

  12. 12. B. perhaps

  13. 13. A. could

  14. 14. A. should

  15. 15. B. mustn't

  16. 16. D. mustn't