Rules & Requirements
"You ___ pay for your parking before leaving the lot."
Hint: It's mandatory.
A) Might
B) Must
C) Should
D) Could
You must pay for your parking before leaving the lot.
You may leave the office before 6pm.
The modal verb "may" is used to indicate permission.
"Hotel guests ___ request room service at any time."
Hint: Available and allowed.
A) Might
B) Should
C) Must
D) Can
Hotel guests can request room service at any time.
"___ I have a cup of tea, please?"
Hint: Use a formal way to request.
A) May
B) Will
C) Shall
D) Should
May I have a cup of tea, please?
"You ___ try the seafood here—it’s the restaurant’s specialty."
Hint: A suggestion for a specific dish.
A) Must
B) Can
C) Should
D) Will
You should try the seafood here—it’s the restaurant’s specialty.
"Employees ___ submit their weekly reports every Friday."
Hint: This is an office rule.
A) Have to
B) Might
C) May
D) Could
Employees have to submit their weekly reports every Friday.
I could play piano when I was younger.
The modal verb "could" is used to show ability in the past.
"Students ___ ask for help during office hours."
Hint: Permission is given.
A) May
B) Can
C) Should
D) Must
Students may ask for help during office hours.
"___ you pass me the menu, please?"
Hint: A polite way to ask for help.
A) Could
B) Might
C) Shall
D) Will
Could you pass me the menu, please?
"If you’re tired, you ___ rest before continuing your work."
Hint: A wellness recommendation.
A) Must
B) Could
C) Might
D) Should
"Guests ___ leave their key cards at the reception when checking out."
Hint: A common hotel rule.
A) Should
B) Must
C) Might
D) Can
Guests should leave their key cards at the reception when checking out.
You should eat vegetables to stay healthy.
The modal verb "should" is used to give advice or a recommendation.
"Employees ___ ask for additional training if they feel unprepared."
Hint: Allowed and encouraged.
A) Should
B) Will
C) Must
D) May
Emloyees should ask for additional training if they feel unprepared.
"___ we reserve a table for dinner tonight?"
Hint: Offering a shared decision.
A) Shall
B) Could
C) May
D) Might
Shall we reserve a table for dinner tonight?
"To improve your writing skills, you ___ practice journaling every day."
Hint: Advice for skill improvement.
A) Should
B) Can
C) Might
D) Could
To improve your writing skills, you should practice journaling every day.
"Restaurant staff ___ wash their hands before handling food."
Hint: A hygiene requirement.
A) Must
B) Will
C) May
D) Can
Restaurant staff must wash their hands before handling food.
I can swim very well, but I prefer to stay on the shore.
The modal verb "can" shows ability in the present.
"Guests ___ upgrade their room if they request it in advance."
Hint: Permission under conditions.
A) Might
B) May
C) Should
D) Will
Guests may upgrade their room if they request in advance.
"___ you mind helping me carry this bag?"
Hint: Use this for a polite request.
A) Could
B) Might
C) Would
D) Should
Would you mind helping me carry this bag?
"You ___ avoid using your phone during meals to have better conversations."
Hint: Social etiquette advice.
A) Must
B) Could
C) Would
D) Might
You must avoid using your phone during meals to have better conversations.
"You ___ recycle your waste to promote sustainability."
Hint: It's highly encouraged.
A) Should
B) Must
C) Might
D) May
You should recycle your waste to promote sustainability.
I will help you with that if you want.
The modal verb "will" is used to offer future help.
"You ___ borrow two books at a time from the library."
Hint: Allowed action.
A) May
B) Might
C) Should
D) Can
You can borrow two books at a time from the library.
"___ you like some dessert after your meal?"
Hint: Offering politely in a restaurant.
A) Would
B) Shall
C) May
D) Could
Would you like some dessert after your meal?
"Students ___ review their notes regularly to retain information better."
Hint: A study recommendation.
A) Can
B) Should
C) Would
D) Might