Gap Filling of Modals


 
 
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Gap Filling of Modals

Gap Filling of Modals :  Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs (also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should.

Structure with Modal Verbs :  A Modal verb is followed by another verb in the base form (the infinitive without the 'To') and they are not conjugated (we don't add an 'S' in third person). See the following structure: Subject + Modal Verb + Verb (base form of the infinitive)

  • I can speak English (Correct) .  I can to speak English is incorrect
  • She can speak French (Correct) . She cans speak French is incorrect
  • A)   Usage of Modal Can/Could : ability, doubt, astonishment, permission, Polite request

  • can play the football.
  • Can I go out tonight?
  • I couldn't able to walk until I was 3 years old.
  • I could fly via Amsterdam if I leave the day before.
  • B)  Usage of Modal May/Might : Permission, if not prohibition, supposition with doubt , may is used.  For Obligation, firm necessity, logical conclusion, probability, must is used.

  • It may rain tomorrow.
  • May I go to the bathroom?
  • He must be her brother.
  • You must study today.
  • C)  Usage of Modal Should/Shall/Ought to : to give advice. to offer Assistance or Polite Suggestion (When you are quite sure of a positive answer)

  • You should quit smoking.
  • The proposal should be finished on time.
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Choose the best word  from the options given to complete the following sentences .

    He is supposed to deliver a lecture today. He __________ be in the auditorium by now. Today, he ____________ get up early to prepare the lecture. It was very well delivered.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Choose the best words from the options given to complete the following sentences .

    Seeing a crow eating a piece of bread a fox thought how it __________  trick that fellow. It said, “__________  I talk to you, Sir ?” The crow did not even look at the fox. The fox again said, “_____________ you please pay a little attention to me?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Choose the best word  from the options given to complete the following sentences .

    Papa, we have a long autumn vacation. We ___________ visit our grandmother who has called us many times.  My programme is not certain so far. It __________ be clear by the weekend. We can leave the station after that only. ___________ we take our puppy with us. You can  if you so like. No. You can not.

    Right Option : C
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