Use Modal Verbs

Explore using modal verbs in the context of written sentences with this fourth-grade grammar worksheet! Modal verbs, such as can, should, may, and might, are helping verbs that express certain conditions. This one-page worksheet begins with a helpful review of the meanings of common modal verbs. Then students are invited to apply their understanding of these helping verbs by choosing the best modal verb to complete each of 10 sentences. With multiple ways to complete each sentence, this worksheet provides a great opportunity for discussion around how the different modal verbs impact the sentences' meanings. For more practice identifying and writing with modal verbs, check out the Identify the Modal Verb and Writing With Modal Verbs worksheets next!