Complete the following sentences using an appropriate modal auxiliary verb.
1. I don’t think I …………………. be able to come. (will / can / would)
2. He ………………… not come unless he is invited. (will / would / dare)
3. You ………………… be punctual. (should / ought / will)
4. ………………. I help you? (Should / Would / Will)
5. ………………… you mind moving a bit? (Would / Should / Could)
6. He said that I ……………… visit his home whenever I wanted. (can / could / would)
7. If you ………………. see her, give her my love. (shall / should / would)
8. ……………….. you like another cup of coffee? (Would / Should / Could)
9. I wish you ……………… not drive so fast. (would / will / should)
10. I wish you ………………… stop lying. (could / would / will)
Answers
1. I don’t think I will be able to come.
2. He will not come unless he is invited.
3. You should be punctual.
4. Should I help you?
5. Would you mind moving a bit?
6. He said that I could visit his home whenever I wanted.
7. If you should see her, give her my love.
8. Would you like another cup of coffee?
9. I wish you would not drive so fast.
10. I wish you would stop lying. (= Why don’t you stop lying?)
