Modal Verbs Worksheets | Free Printable PDF Woksheets
These free modal verb worksheets are designed to help students practice using common English modals such as can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must. Learners often find modal verbs challenging because they don’t change form the way regular verbs do, and each one can have several different uses. That’s why plenty of practice is essential. The worksheets below provide a variety of activities to help students gain confidence using modal verbs correctly in sentences.
Modal Verbs Fill-in-the-Blank Exercise
Students read sentences and choose the correct modal verb to complete each one.
Modal Verbs Writing Worksheet
Learners write each of the main modal verbs several times to reinforce spelling and form.
Modal Verbs Meaning Worksheet
Students read the meaning of each modal verb and then circle the correct one.
Modal Verbs Missing Letters
Students must fill in the missing letters for each modal verb and then write the word one more time. Create your own with our Missing Letter Worksheet Generator.
Modal Verbs Word Search Puzzle
Students must find 9 primary modal verbs in the grid and circle them. Create your own puzzles with our Free Word Search Generator.
Related Resources
If you’re teaching modal verbs, you might also find these resources useful:
- Modal Verbs Quiz – An interactive quiz to check students’ understanding of modal verbs.
- Types of Verbs in English Explained – A clear guide to different verb categories with examples.
- 200 Verbs for Kids – A handy list of beginner-friendly verbs to expand students’ vocabulary.