Modals of Ability Exercises

1. What is a Modal of Ability?

A verb that shows action
A verb that assists in expressing the capacity to do something
A noun that gives permission
An adjective that describes ability

2. Which of the following is a Modal of Ability?

Jump
Can
Play
Walk

3. Which of the following sentences uses a Modal of Ability correctly?

She can sings well.
He must to leave now.
They have gone to the store.
We doesn’t understand.

4. Which of the following is NOT a Modal of Ability?

Be
Do
Have
Go

5. Which of the following sentences uses Modals of Ability incorrectly?

I did go to the store.
She can play the piano.
They have been studying.
We are going to the park.

6. Which of the following is a primary Modal of Ability?

Is
Does
Might
Has

7. Which of the following sentences is correct?

He can to drive.
She must leaves now.
They should apologize.
We doesn’t know.

8. Which of the following Modals of Ability indicates necessity?

Can
Must
Do
Is

9. Which of the following sentences uses a Modal of Ability to create a question?

Can you help me?
She is a teacher.
They were at the park.
He plays football.

10. Which of the following Modals of Ability is used to indicate possibility?

Can
Is
Do
Might