Class 5 English Grammar Worksheet on Modal Verbs
Class 5 English Grammar Worksheet on Modal Verbs
Power of Possibility: English Grammar Worksheet on Modal Verbs for Class 5
This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on Modal Verbs, teaching students how to express ability, possibility, permission, obligation, and advice using words such as can, could, may, might, shall, should, must, and will. With engaging activities like fill-in-the-blanks, true/false checks, multiple-choice questions, corrections, and paragraph writing, learners strengthen their understanding of how modal verbs shape meaning and tone in sentences.
Why Modal Verbs Matter in Grammar ?
Modal verbs help students:
1. Express necessity, permission, or probability clearly.
2. Understand how tone changes with each modal (e.g., may vs must).
3. Form grammatically correct sentences across different contexts.
4. Communicate rules, advice, and possibilities with precision.
What’s Inside This Worksheet ?
This worksheet includes five structured exercises that build mastery step by step:
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
Students choose appropriate modal verbs from a word bank to complete sentences.
Example: You must finish your homework before playing.
🧠 Exercise 2 – True or False
Students decide whether each sentence uses a modal correctly.
Example: It might rain later, so take your umbrella → True
📘 Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students select the correct modal verb for each sentence.
Example: You ______ wear a helmet while riding → must
📝 Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting
Students identify and replace incorrect modals to form meaningful sentences.
Example: You might brush your teeth twice a day → You should brush your teeth twice a day.
🖊️ Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing
Students write a short paragraph titled “A Day Without Electricity” using at least five modal verbs.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1
1. should 2. will 3. can 4. must 5. would 6. must 7. must 8. should 9. ought 10. shall
Exercise 2
1. True 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. True 6. False 7. True 8. False 9. False 10. False
Exercise 3
1. b) must 2. a) can 3. c) will 4. a) should 5. b) would 6. c) must 7. b) will 8. c) should 9. a) shall 10. c) will
Exercise 4 (Sample Rewrites)
1. You should brush your teeth twice a day.
2. May I borrow your book, please?
3. He must not lift that heavy box all by himself.
4. We can play outside after dinner.
5. Students must wear the school uniform every day.
6. She may come to the party if she finishes her homework.
7. You should not eat too many chocolates before bed.
8. We shall reach the station on time if we hurry.
9. They must obey the traffic rules.
10. I might go to the park tomorrow, but I’m not sure.
Help your child master the art of expressing ability and responsibility with this engaging modal verbs worksheet — designed to build clarity, confidence, and fluency.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are helping verbs like can, must, should that show ability, permission, or necessity.
They teach students how to express rules, advice, or possibilities in sentences.
By asking children to make sentences like “I can read” or “We must listen.”
