Rules & Requirements
Explain Why the Modal Verb Is Used
Ability & Permission
Polite Requests & Offers
Advice & Recommendations
100

"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.

100

You may leave the office before 6pm.

The modal verb "may" is used to indicate permission.

100

"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.

100

"___ 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?

100

"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.

200

"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.

200

I could play piano when I was younger.

The modal verb "could" is used to show ability in the past.

200

"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.

200

"___ 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?

200

"If you’re tired, you ___ rest before continuing your work."
Hint: A wellness recommendation.


A) Must
B) Could
C) Might
D) Should

If you're tired, you could rest before continuing your work.
300

"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.

300

You should eat vegetables to stay healthy.

The modal verb "should" is used to give advice or a recommendation.

300

"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.

300

"___ 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?

300

"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.

400

"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.

400

I can swim very well, but I prefer to stay on the shore.

The modal verb "can" shows ability in the present.

400

"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.

400

"___ 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?

400

"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.

500

"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.

500

I will help you with that if you want.

The modal verb "will" is used to offer future help.

500

"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.

500

"___ 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?

500

"Students ___ review their notes regularly to retain information better."
Hint: A study recommendation.


A) Can
B) Should
C) Would
D) Might

Students should review their notes regularly to retain information better.