Free worksheets · Grade 4
Modal Verbs Worksheet
Circle the modal verb that fits: can, could, may, might, must, should, will or would.
Free printable
Modal Verbs
14 questions, one page, US Letter. Print it and do it on paper.
On the sheet: **Can** and **could** show what someone is able to do. **May** asks or gives permission. **Must** shows something that has to happen. **Should** gives advice. **Might**, **will**, and **would** show how likely something is. Circle your choice.
We email you the link and start your 30 days of BrightPage free. No card. By continuing you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.
About this worksheet
Modal verbs are helping verbs that change the meaning of the verb after them. Can and could show what someone is able to do, may asks or gives permission, must shows something that has to happen, and should gives advice.
Might, will and would show how likely something is. "It might rain" is a maybe, and "It will rain" is a sure thing. Each question asks the child to pick the one that matches what the sentence means.
A worked example
The sign says all dogs (must / might) stay on a leash.
- A sign states a rule.
- A rule is something that has to happen, so must fits.
Answer: must
The common mistake
What it looks like: Choosing might where the sentence states a rule: Visitors might sign in.
Why it happens: Both words fit the grammar, so the sentence sounds fine either way.
How to fix it: Ask what the sentence means: a rule, a maybe, advice or permission? Then match the modal. A rule takes must, and a maybe takes might.
Ten minutes a day, on paper. We plan what comes next.
A printed page and a pencil. No screen, no login for your child. Snap a photo when they’re done: AI scores it, and what they missed comes back on the sheets that follow.
- Mon Modal Verbs
- Tue What they missed, back again
- Wed The next step, when they’re ready
Not ready to start? A free grade 4 printable each week.
One sheet and one practice tip, about once a week. Unsubscribe in one click.