Modal Auxiliaries - Class 7th

 

13 - Modal Auxiliaries

📚 Click/Tap Here

Complete Notes of Modals

📘 View Complete Rules - Click/Tap Here →

Exercise A

Fill in the blanks with can, could, may, might, or must:

1. Can I use a calculator in class? (permission)
2. Could you give me a lift? (request – polite)
3. They were unable to reach on time. They may have walked. (probability - संभावना)
4. I thought that he might help you. (possibility)
5. The rebellion could lead to many deaths. (possibility)
6. As a child Priya could sing well. (ability in the past)
7. The back door may not be open. (possibility)
8. May you be successful in life! (wish)
9. He walked fast so he could catch the bus. (purpose)
10. You may take my coat. (permission)

Exercise B

Fill in the blanks with will or shall in the following sentences:

1. No one will touch my books.
2. She will be sixteen next Sunday.
3. We will discuss the matter again when we meet.
4. Let’s bask in the sun, shall we?
5. I will agree to your proposal only on one condition. 

6. Shall I go there again?

Exercise C

Read the poem given below and observe the use of modals in it. Then, using at least four modals write a poem of your own:

Ans: 

I can smile at everyone,
You may join me in the fun.
We will play under the sky,
We should dream big and try.

Exercise D

Add would or should in the following sentences:

1. Would you help me to select a present for my friend?

2. You should be careful when you travel alone.

3. Ramya asked me what I would do then.

4. Salim told her that he would reach home by ten.

5. Would you mind moving a little?

6. Anne should pay what she owes.

7. I would like to ask you a question.

8. If you run fast, you would catch the train.

Exercise E

Rewrite the following sentences sing the modals given in brackets:

Ans: 

1. Sunil could leave the hall if he liked.
2. We might have a thunderstorm in the afternoon.
3. I will go on the mission whatever the consequences.
4. You should take care of your health.
5. He may go home tomorrow.
OR
He can go home tomorrow.
6. I could leave early today.
7. You should know the consequences of your actions.
8. We should respect our parents.
OR
We must respect our parents.