CBSE Class 9 English Modals Worksheet

Question. When Juan was two, he __________ already speak very well.
A. might
B. could
C. can
D. should

Answer : B

Question. We __________ always respect our elders.
A. can
B. will
C. should
D. could

Answer : C

Question. There has been a landslide. You __________ be careful while driving there.
A. can
B. must
C. could
D. would

Answer : B

Question. Oh! I __________ have loved to go with you all.
A. could
B. should
C. might
D. would

Answer : D

Question. He seems dangerous. We __________ talk to him.
A. would not
B. might not
C. should not
D. could not

Answer : C

Question. We __________have given an identity card to them.
A. would
B. will
C. should
D. might

Answer : C

Question. You __________ be informed about the results soon.
A. might
B. will
C. ought to
D. can

Answer : B

Question. I __________ go and check the arrangements downstairs.
A. should
B. would
C. might
D. can

Answer : A

Question. We __________ celebrate often when we lived together.
A. ought to
B. need to
C. used to
D. can

Answer : C

Question. He is our colleague. We __________ invite him.
A. can
B. must
C. dare to
D. will

Answer : B

Question. ___________ we hire a tour guide?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Would
D. Might

Answer : B

Question. I __________ appreciate your presence there.
A. can
B. should
C. will have
D. would

Answer : D

Question. You __________ babysit your sister as her elder brother.
A. will
B. can
C. could
D. ought to

Answer : D

Question. I __________have been there if I had the address.
A. would have
B. could have
C. should have
D. might have

Answer : A

Question. It was a long day. You __________ be hungry.
A. must
B. might
C. need to
D. should

Answer : A

Question. It’s not a hectic job. You __________ stress.
A. can not
B. need not
C. dare not
D. will not

Answer : B

Question. I __________ talk to your guardian if you don’t behave nicely.
A. could have
B. ought to have
C. shall
D. should

Answer : C

Question. You __________ pay attention in the class.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. might

Answer : B

Question. That restaurant serves the best sushi. You __________ definitely try!
A. would
B. might
C. may
D. should

Answer : D

Question. I am unable to find my phone. I __________have lost it on the way back.
A. should
B. could
C. might
D. ought to

Answer : C

Question. Drivers __________ wear the seat belt while driving.
A. will
B. ought to
C. dare to
D. might

Answer : B

Question. If you are nervous, __________ I speak to her?
A. should
B. would
C. can
D. could

Answer : A

Question. It was a grand party. They __________have spent a lot.
A. might
B. need to
C. could
D. must

Answer : D

Question. You ___________ ask your mom before submitting the application.
A. would
B. could
C. can
D. should

Answer : D

Question. She __________ make any mistake. She’s an expert in her field.
A. couldn’t
B. wouldn’t
C. shouldn’t
D. might not

Answer : B

I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals.

Question. Soldiers ..................... obey orders without any question.
Answer. must

Question. I ..................... go to the market tomorrow.
Answer. will

Question. He ..................... use my phone.
Answer. can

Question. I wish you ..................... fight this election.
Answer. would

Question. You ..................... answer all questions.
Answer. must

Question. She ..................... look after her mother as she is her only support.
Answer. has to

Question. We ..................... obey our teachers.
Answer. must

Question. She ..................... pass the exam this time.
Answer. ought to

Question. He ..................... not buy a car.
Answer. need

Question. He works hard lest he ..................... fail.
Answer. should

Question. Do you ..................... cook your own meal?
Answer. have to

Question. The villagers ..................... use kerosene lamps a few years ago.
Answer. had to

Question. You ..................... start doing more exercise.
Answer. should

Question. She ..................... finish this work before I go.
Answer. must

Question. We ..................... prepare our lessons well before examination.
Answer. ought to

Use appropriate modals to complete the sentences.

Question. She told me that she ..................... arrive at ten o’ clock.
Answer. would

Question. I ..................... say he is a cheat.
Answer. dare

Question. These sheets ..................... washing.
Answer. need

Question. He ran fast so that he ..................... catch the bus.
Answer. could

Question. ..................... you teach me how to sing?
Answer. will

Question. I ..................... be obliged if you help me in this matter.
Answer. shall

Question. ..................... you lend me some money?
Answer. Could

Question. The wound ..................... not heal in spite of all the treatment he had.
Answer. would

Question. As you sow, so ..................... you reap.
Answer. shall

Question. ..................... you rather have tea or coffee?
Answer. Would

Question. It ..................... rain, it is so sultry.
Answer. might

Question. I ..................... play the piano but I gave it up last year.
Answer. used to

Question. Usha ..................... run a hundred metres in ten seconds.
Answer. can

Question. When I was a boy, I ..................... walk ten miles a day.
Answer. used to

Question. ..................... you like to have lunch now?
Answer. Would

II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals from the options given below.

Question. She ..................... look after her mother.
(a) have to
(b) has to
(c) may
(d) shall

Answer. B

Question. We ..................... obey our teachers.
(a) may
(b) must
(c) have to
(d) will

Answer. B

Question. She ..................... pass the exam this time.
(a) has to
(b) can
(c) should
(d) ought to

Answer. D

Question. He ..................... not buy a car.
(a) has to
(b) shall
(c) must
(d) need

Answer. D

Question. He works hard lest he ..................... fail.
(a) must
(b) may
(c) can
(d) should

Answer. D

Question. Do you ..................... cook your own meal?
(a) have to
(b) should
(c) must
(d) may

Answer. A

Question. The villagers ..................... use kerosene lamps a few years ago.
(a) shall
(b) can
(c) had to
(d) will

Answer. C

Question. You ..................... start doing more exercise.
(a) should
(b) ought
(c) might
(d) need

Answer. A

Question. She ..................... finish this work before I go.
(a) shall
(b) may
(c) had to
(d) must

Answer. D

Question. We ..................... prepare our lessons well before examination.
(a) could
(b) may
(c) ought to
(d) can

Answer. C

Question. I ..................... be obliged if you help me in this matter.
(a) will
(b) shall
(c) could
(d) may

Answer. B

Question. ..................... you lend me some money?
(a) Can
(b) Could
(c) Will
(d) Might

Answer. B

Question. The wound ..................... not heal in spite of all the treatment he had.
(a) will
(b) would
(c) shall
(d) should

Answer. C

Question. As you sow, so ..................... you reap.
(a) will
(b) shall
(c) should
(d) would

Answer. B

Question. ..................... you rather have tea or coffee?
(a) Would
(b) Should
(c) Must
(d) Can

Answer. A

Question. It ..................... rain, it is so sultry.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) shall
(d) might

Answer. D

Question. I ..................... play the piano but I gave it up last year.
(a) can
(b) would
(c) used to
(d) shall

Answer. C

Question. Usha ..................... run a hundred metres in ten seconds.
(a) shall
(b) can
(c) would
(d) may

Answer. B

Question. When I was a boy, I ..................... walk ten miles a day.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) should
(d) used to

Answer. D

Question. ..................... you like to have lunch now?
(a) Could
(b) Should
(c) Would
(d) Can

Answer. B

A. Fill in the blank with ‘Should’ or ‘Would’, ‘May’ or ‘Might’, ’Can’ or ‘Could’ or ‘Ought’.

1. Children _________ obey their teachers.

2. He said that he ______________ not come for the party.

3. We __________ to honour our parents.

4. James __________ swim across the river when he was young.

5. They________ come any moment.

6. I _________ very much like to see my old school again

7. “you ___________try once again”.

8. “I ___________ do it,” said the student.

9.  The student said that he ___________ do it.

10. He ____________ lift that heavy box.

Answer. (I) may (ii) will (iii) can (iv) might (v) Could (VI) will

B. Fill in the blank with ‘Shall’ or ‘Will’.

1.___________ I make a cup of coffee for you ?

2._________ you please open the door ?

3.They _________ be talking all the time without doing anything.

4.You________ not harass your friends.

5.You___________ get a prize if you do not make a mistake.

Answer. (i) Shall (ii) will (iii) will (iv) shall (v) Shall

C. Fill in the blank with appropriate modals.

Shopkeeper: (i) ______________________ I help you? Customer: Yes, (ii) ___________ you show me Tee shirts, XX-L please ? Shopkeeper: All right, Sir, I (iii) ________ show you several designs and with different shades. Customer: That (IV) ________ be the one Thomas told me about. (v) _______ you please tell me its price? Shopkeeper; It costs only Rs. 599/- Customer; OK. I (VI) ________ take two of them. The blue one and the white one. Shopkeeper; OK I Sir.
Answer. (i) should (ii) might (iii) ought to (iv) could (v) May (VI) would (viii) may (ix) can

D. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of the lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet as given below against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied

1.You could regularly study if you wish to
2.Do well in the exams. It may not be possible To score marks if you do not have
3.Systematic approach. One might study For at least 3-4 hours everyday especially
4. If you’re in a senior class. You will Not spend so many hours if you’re in a Junior class, but students of class IX upward
 5.Has to work more.
 6.This will be done by planning one’s daily routine.
Answer. 
      Incorrect                                                  correct
You could regularly study if you wish to
(a) could should Do well in the exams. It may not be possible
(b) may     will To score marks if you do not have a Systematic approach. One might study
(c) might  should For at least 3-4 hours everyday especially If you’re in a senior class. You will 
(d) will need  Not spend so many house if you’re in a  Junior class, but students of class IX upward Has to work more.
(e) has   have This will be done by planning one’s daily routine.
(f) will can