Modals Exercise

Fill in the blanks with a modal auxiliary verb.

1. …………………….. you mind posting this letter for me?
a. Could
b. Would
c. Should

2. …………………… you lend me your bicycle?
a. Shall
b. Will
c. May

3. You ……………………….. not come to my door again.
a. will
b. shall
c. would

4. You ……………………….. regret this.
a. shall
b. may
c. can

5. What ……………………….. we do now?
a. will
b. shall
c. can

6. Parents ………………………… teach their children to be honest.
a. shall
b. should
c. would

7. He …………………………. take rest if he is tired.
a. would
b. can
c. shall

8. You ………………………….. have told me before borrowing my car.
a. would
b. should
c. might

9. The students asked if they ………………………. go home early.
a. would
b. could
c. can

10. I ………………………… run faster when I was younger.
a. would
b. should
c. could

11. You …………………………. not light a match. Gas is leaking.
a. must
b. should
c. could

12. I …………………………. smoke before I fell ill.
a. was used to
b. used to