Mixed Modals exercises — Set 3: Possibility, Deduction & Advice: May, Might, Could, Must & Should Exercises (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 14 min
He's been working all day without a break. He be very tired.
I'm not sure where Lisa is. She be at the library or at home.
You've been coughing for a week. You see a doctor soon.
That be Tom's car. Tom drives a blue Honda, and that one is red.
There's someone at the door. It be the delivery man — I ordered a package yesterday.
You to drink more water. Staying hydrated is important for your health.
She be French. She speaks French perfectly, and she said she grew up in Paris.
The train be delayed because of the snow, but I haven't checked yet.
You really apologise to her. What you said was very rude.
He be at work right now. Today is Sunday, and his office is closed.
The sky is very dark. It rain soon.
You eat so much sugar. It's bad for your teeth.
Who left this bag here? It belong to James — he always carries a black backpack.
You tell anyone about this surprise party. It has to stay a secret.
We go to the beach or to the mountains this weekend. We haven't decided yet.
You'd leave now if you want to catch the last train.
She's got her coat on and she's heading for the door. She be leaving.
I be wrong, but I think the answer is B.
You to try that new Italian restaurant. The food is excellent.
That woman looks familiar. She be someone I went to school with, but I'm not sure.
Mixed Modals exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise choosing the correct modal verb for expressing possibility (may, might, could), making deductions (must, can't), and giving advice (should, ought to, had better). Learn to use the certainty scale: must (very sure it's true) → may/might/could (possible) → can't (very sure it's not true).