Modal Verb in English Grammar

 Modal Verb exercise(could, should, would)

If you are learning Modal verbs or a student of English grammar. Here is a chance to test your knowledge. This is a modal verb exercise video.

Questions are asked about three main modal verbs could, should, and would.

Video Transcription👆

Choose the correct modal verb. Answers will be shown at the end.

 1. When I was a child I …. run very fast.

            (could, should, would)

 2. He ….. avoid smoking and drinking.

            (could, should, would)

 3. Yesterday, I …… read any book.

           (couldn't, shouldn't, wouldn't)

 4. I wish that she ….. reach there in time.

           (could, should, would)

 5. It …… snow tomorrow.

           (could, should, would)

 6. He ….. go for walks more often.

           (could, should, would)

 7. How much …. I pay for this vase?

           (could, should, would)

 8. She …….. quit this job.

            (couldn't, shouldn't, wouldn't)

 9. Last year, he …. Speak English fluently.                          (couldn't, shouldn't, wouldn't)

10. If I would win a lucky draw, I ….. buy a new car.       (could, should, would)

11. I …..  like to take a photo with her

             (could, should, would)

12. You ..…. like music, ……. you?

                could, couldn't

                should, shouldn't

                would, wouldn't

13. I …… like coffee rather than tea.

             (could, should, would)  

14. He ….. buy a house if he had enough money.                 (could, should, would)

15.  ……. I take 8 glasses of water daily?

              (could, should, would)

Here are the answers

 1. could             2. should          3. couldn't

 4. would            5. could            6. should

 7. should           8. shouldn't       9. couldn't

10. could           11. would         12. would, wouldn't

13. would          14. would         15. should