Modal Proficiency

Worksheet Description

In the main section of this worksheet, students will encounter sentences with a blank space. Their task is to choose the most appropriate modal auxiliary (“ought to,” “had better,” “could,” or “should”) based on the context provided. This exercise challenges students to consider the meaning and intention of the sentence to select the modal auxiliary that best fits.

By completing this worksheet, students will enhance their understanding and usage of “ought to,” “had better,” “could,” and “should” in different contexts. They will develop the ability to apply these modal auxiliaries accurately, considering factors such as obligation, advisability, possibility, and recommendation.