Use of Modals

1. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5= 5

Questions

Worksheet 1: NCTB Sample Question

1. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5= 5

a) Rafi’s teacher asks him to bring a book from the library. How will he ask the librarian for the book? (Request)
b) Sara’s parents have asked her to complete her homework before going out to play. What should Sara do? (Obligation)
c) Tarek has an important exam tomorrow. He’s thinking about studying late into the night. What might happen if Tarek doesn’t get enough sleep? (Possibility)
d) The principal needs a volunteer to help organize an event at school. How should the principal ask the students for help? (Polite Request)
e) The class monitor notices that the classroom is messy after a group activity. What should the students do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 2:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Rafi’s teacher asks him to bring a book from the library. How should he ask the librarian for the book? (Request)
b) Sara’s parents have asked her to complete her homework before going out to play. What should Sara do? (Obligation)
c) Tarek has an important exam tomorrow. He’s thinking about studying late into the night. What might happen if Tarek doesn’t get enough sleep? (Possibility)
d) The principal needs a volunteer to help organize an event at school. How should the principal ask the students for help? (Polite Request)
e) The class monitor notices that the classroom is messy after a group activity. What should the students do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 3:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Ali’s friend asks him to pass the salt during lunch. How should Ali ask for the salt? (Request)
b) Nisha has a test tomorrow and needs to study. What should she do? (Obligation)
c) Ahmed is thinking about joining the football team. What might happen if he joins? (Possibility)
d) The teacher needs someone to help carry books to the classroom. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see litter in the playground. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 4:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Anika’s sister asks her to turn off the TV. How should Anika turn off the TV? (Request)
b) Rina needs to finish her project by tomorrow. What should she do? (Obligation)
c) Samir is thinking about going to the park without a coat on a cold day. What might happen if he goes without a coat? (Possibility)
d) The librarian needs someone to return books to the shelves. How should the librarian ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students notice that the classroom board is dirty. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 5:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Rahul’s mother asks him to buy some bread from the store. How should Rahul ask the shopkeeper for bread? (Request)
b) Tanya’s teacher tells her to submit her homework on time. What should Tanya do? (Obligation)
c) Peter is considering playing in the rain. What might happen if he does? (Possibility)
d) The coach needs a player to help set up equipment. How should the coach ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students find books scattered on the floor. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 6:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Sumi’s friend asks her to open the window. How should Sumi open the window? (Request)
b) Arif has been told to clean his room before dinner. What should Arif do? (Obligation)
c) Laila is thinking about skipping breakfast. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)
d) The art teacher needs someone to distribute paper. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see chairs out of place in the classroom. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 7:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Mike’s sister asks him to turn down the music. How should Mike turn down the music? (Request)
b) Nila needs to feed her pet before going to school. What should Nila do? (Obligation)
c) John is considering eating a lot of candy. What might happen if he does? (Possibility)
d) The music teacher needs someone to hand out instruments. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students notice the blackboard needs cleaning. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 8:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Ella’s friend asks her to pass the pencil. How should Ella pass the pencil? (Request)
b) Ryan’s parents tell him to brush his teeth before bed. What should Ryan do? (Obligation)
c) Amy is thinking about not wearing sunscreen on a sunny day. What might happen? (Possibility)
d) The science teacher needs help with an experiment. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see papers on the floor. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 9:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Ben’s brother asks him to help with homework. How should Ben help with the homework? (Request)
b) Emma’s teacher tells her to finish her reading assignment. What should Emma do? (Obligation)
c) Mark is thinking about not wearing a coat on a cold day. What might happen? (Possibility)
d) The gym teacher needs help with setting up mats. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students notice that the trash bin is full. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 10:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Sara’s friend asks her to lend a pencil. How should Sara lend the pencil? (Request)
b) Tom’s parents tell him to complete his chores. What should Tom do? (Obligation)
c) Lily is thinking about staying up late. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)
d) The teacher needs help with organizing books. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see that the desks are not arranged. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 11:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Jack’s mother asks him to wash the dishes. How should Jack wash the dishes? (Request)
b) Ava needs to practice the piano for her lesson. What should Ava do? (Obligation)
c) Leo is considering not wearing his helmet while biking. What might happen? (Possibility)
d) The drama teacher needs help with costumes. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students notice that the bookshelves are messy. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 12:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Nina’s friend asks her to close the door. How should Nina close the door? (Request)
b) Omar’s parents tell him to tidy his room. What should Omar do? (Obligation)
c) Mia is thinking about skipping her lunch. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)
d) The history teacher needs someone to distribute worksheets. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see that the bulletin board needs updating. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 13:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Anna’s sister asks her to water the plants. How should Anna water the plants? (Request)
b) Paul’s teacher tells him to finish his math problems. What should Paul do? (Obligation)
c) Jane is considering not doing her homework. What might happen if she doesn’t? (Possibility)
d) The computer teacher needs someone to turn on the computers. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see that the chalkboard is dirty. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 14:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Sam’s friend asks him to explain a math problem. How should Sam explain the math problem? (Request)
b) Lucy’s parents tell her to go to bed early. What should Lucy do? (Obligation)
c) David is thinking about not wearing his hat on a sunny day. What might happen? (Possibility)
d) The teacher needs someone to hand out art supplies. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see that the classroom windows are open. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 15:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Emma’s brother asks her to help with the puzzle. How should Emma help with the puzzle? (Request)
b) John’s teacher tells him to bring his textbook. What should John do? (Obligation)
c) Lisa is thinking about eating too much candy. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)
d) The library teacher needs help with arranging books. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students notice that the floor is dirty. What should they do? (Obligation)

Worksheet 16:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Kim’s friend asks her to lend an eraser. How should Kim lend the eraser? (Request)
b) Jack’s parents tell him to do his reading before bed. What should Jack do? (Obligation)
c) Mary is thinking about not drinking water on a hot day. What might happen? (Possibility)
d) The sports teacher needs help with setting up the field. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)
e) The students see that the art room is untidy. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answers

Worksheet 1 Answers: NCTB Sample Question

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Rafi’s teacher asks him to bring a book from the library. How will he ask the librarian for the book? (Request)

Answer: "Could I please have the book?"

b) Sara’s parents have asked her to complete her homework before going out to play. What should Sara do? (Obligation)

Answer: Sara should complete her homework.

c) Tarek has an important exam tomorrow. He’s thinking about studying late into the night. What might happen if Tarek doesn’t get enough sleep? (Possibility)

Answer: Tarek might not perform well on his exam.

d) The principal needs a volunteer to help organize an event at school. How should the principal ask the students for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Would someone please volunteer to help organize the event?"

e) The class monitor notices that the classroom is messy after a group activity. What should the students do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should clean the classroom.

Worksheet 2 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Rafi’s teacher asks him to bring a book from the library. How should he ask the librarian for the book? (Request)

Answer: "Could I please have the book?"

b) Sara’s parents have asked her to complete her homework before going out to play. What should Sara do? (Obligation)

Answer: Sara should complete her homework.

c) Tarek has an important exam tomorrow. He’s thinking about studying late into the night. What might happen if Tarek doesn’t get enough sleep? (Possibility)

Answer: Tarek might be very tired.

d) The principal needs a volunteer to help organize an event at school. How should the principal ask the students for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Would someone please help organize the event?"

e) The class monitor notices that the classroom is messy after a group activity. What should the students do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should clean the classroom.

Worksheet 3 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Ali’s friend asks him to pass the salt during lunch. How should Ali ask for the salt? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please pass the salt?"

b) Nisha has a test tomorrow and needs to study. What should she do? (Obligation)

Answer: Nisha should study.

c) Ahmed is thinking about joining the football team. What might happen if he joins? (Possibility)

Answer: He might make new friends.

d) The teacher needs someone to help carry books to the classroom. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help carry these books?"

e) The students see litter in the playground. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: They should pick up the litter.

Worksheet 4 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Anika’s sister asks her to turn off the TV. How should Anika turn off the TV? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please turn off the TV?"

b) Rina needs to finish her project by tomorrow. What should she do? (Obligation)

Answer: Rina should finish her project.

c) Samir is thinking about going to the park without a coat on a cold day. What might happen if he goes without a coat? (Possibility)

Answer: Samir might get cold.

d) The librarian needs someone to return books to the shelves. How should the librarian ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help return the books to the shelves?"

e) The students notice that the classroom board is dirty. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should clean the board.

Worksheet 5 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Rahul’s mother asks him to buy some bread from the store. How should Rahul ask the shopkeeper for bread? (Request)

Answer: "Could I please have some bread?"

b) Tanya’s teacher tells her to submit her homework on time. What should Tanya do? (Obligation)

Answer: Tanya should submit her homework.

c) Peter is considering playing in the rain. What might happen if he does? (Possibility)

Answer: Peter might get wet.

d) The coach needs a player to help set up equipment. How should the coach ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help set up the equipment?"

e) The students find books scattered on the floor. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should pick up the books.

Worksheet 6 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Sumi’s friend asks her to open the window. How should Sumi open the window? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please open the window?"

b) Arif has been told to clean his room before dinner. What should Arif do? (Obligation)

Answer: Arif should clean his room.

c) Laila is thinking about skipping breakfast. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)

Answer: Laila might be hungry.

d) The art teacher needs someone to distribute paper. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help distribute the paper?"

e) The students see chairs out of place in the classroom. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should arrange the chairs.

Worksheet 7 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Mike’s sister asks him to turn down the music. How should Mike turn down the music? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please turn down the music?"

b) Nila needs to feed her pet before going to school. What should Nila do? (Obligation)

Answer: Nila should feed her pet.

c) John is considering eating a lot of candy. What might happen if he does? (Possibility)

Answer: John might get a stomachache.

d) The music teacher needs someone to hand out instruments. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help hand out the instruments?"

e) The students notice the blackboard needs cleaning. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should clean the blackboard.

Worksheet 8 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Ella’s friend asks her to pass the pencil. How should Ella pass the pencil? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please pass the pencil?"

b) Ryan’s parents tell him to brush his teeth before bed. What should Ryan do? (Obligation)

Answer: Ryan should brush his teeth.

c) Amy is thinking about not wearing sunscreen on a sunny day. What might happen? (Possibility)

Answer: Amy might get sunburned.

d) The science teacher needs help with an experiment. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help with the experiment?"

e) The students see papers on the floor. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should pick up the papers.

Worksheet 9 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Ben’s brother asks him to help with homework. How should Ben help with the homework? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please help with the homework?"

b) Emma’s teacher tells her to finish her reading assignment. What should Emma do? (Obligation)

Answer: Emma should finish her reading assignment.

c) Mark is thinking about not wearing a coat on a cold day. What might happen? (Possibility)

Answer: Mark might get cold.

d) The gym teacher needs help with setting up mats. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help set up the mats?"

e) The students notice that the trash bin is full. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should empty the trash bin.

Worksheet 10 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Sara’s friend asks her to lend a pencil. How should Sara lend the pencil? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please lend a pencil?"

b) Tom’s parents tell him to complete his chores. What should Tom do? (Obligation)

Answer: Tom should complete his chores.

c) Lily is thinking about staying up late. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)

Answer: Lily might be very tired.

d) The teacher needs help with organizing books. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help organize the books?"

e) The students see that the desks are not arranged. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should arrange the desks.

Worksheet 11 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Jack’s mother asks him to wash the dishes. How should Jack wash the dishes? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please wash the dishes?"

b) Ava needs to practice the piano for her lesson. What should Ava do? (Obligation)

Answer: Ava should practice the piano.

c) Leo is considering not wearing his helmet while biking. What might happen? (Possibility)

Answer: Leo might get hurt.

d) The drama teacher needs help with costumes. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help with the costumes?"

e) The students notice that the bookshelves are messy. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should tidy the bookshelves.

Worksheet 12 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Nina’s friend asks her to close the door. How should Nina close the door? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please close the door?"

b) Omar’s parents tell him to tidy his room. What should Omar do? (Obligation)

Answer: Omar should tidy his room.

c) Mia is thinking about skipping her lunch. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)

Answer: Mia might be hungry.

d) The history teacher needs someone to distribute worksheets. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help distribute the worksheets?"

e) The students see that the bulletin board needs updating. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should update the bulletin board.

Worksheet 13 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Anna’s sister asks her to water the plants. How should Anna water the plants? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please water the plants?"

b) Paul’s teacher tells him to finish his math problems. What should Paul do? (Obligation)

Answer: Paul should finish his math problems.

c) Jane is considering not doing her homework. What might happen if she doesn’t? (Possibility)

Answer: Jane might get a bad grade.

d) The computer teacher needs someone to turn on the computers. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please turn on the computers?"

e) The students see that the chalkboard is dirty. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should clean the chalkboard.

Worksheet 14 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Sam’s friend asks him to explain a math problem. How should Sam explain the math problem? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please explain the math problem?"

b) Lucy’s parents tell her to go to bed early. What should Lucy do? (Obligation)

Answer: Lucy should go to bed early.

c) David is thinking about not wearing his hat on a sunny day. What might happen? (Possibility)

Answer: David might get sunburned.

d) The teacher needs someone to hand out art supplies. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help hand out the art supplies?"

e) The students see that the classroom windows are open. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should close the windows.

Worksheet 15 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Emma’s brother asks her to help with the puzzle. How should Emma help with the puzzle? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please help with the puzzle?"

b) John’s teacher tells him to bring his textbook. What should John do? (Obligation)

Answer: John should bring his textbook.

c) Lisa is thinking about eating too much candy. What might happen if she does? (Possibility)

Answer: Lisa might get a stomachache.

d) The library teacher needs help with arranging books. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help arrange the books?"

e) The students notice that the floor is dirty. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should clean the floor.

Worksheet 16 Answers:

Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 1x5=5

a) Kim’s friend asks her to lend an eraser. How should Kim lend the eraser? (Request)

Answer: "Could you please lend the eraser?"

b) Jack’s parents tell him to do his reading before bed. What should Jack do? (Obligation)

Answer: Jack should do his reading.

c) Mary is thinking about not drinking water on a hot day. What might happen? (Possibility)

Answer: Mary might get thirsty.

d) The sports teacher needs help with setting up the field. How should the teacher ask for help? (Polite Request)

Answer: "Could someone please help set up the field?"

e) The students see that the art room is untidy. What should they do? (Obligation)

Answer: The students should tidy the art room.