İngilizce modal verbs konu anlatımı ve alıştırmaları

Uzman Novakid öğretmenimiz Ali Sullivan, modal verblerin önemi hakkında aşağıdaki yorumlarda bulunuyor:

“Modal verbs, öğrencilerin bir durumu yalnızca tek bir şekilde değil, farklı ton ve anlam incelikleriyle ifade edebilmesini sağlar. Bir öğrencinin ‘You must…’ yerine ‘You should…’ ya da ‘You could…’ diyebileceğini bilmesi, hem iletişimin nezaket seviyesini hem de anlatımının doğruluğunu güçlendirir. Bu küçük farklar, İngilizcede kendine güvenerek konuşmanın temelidir.”

İngilizcede zorunluluk belirtmek, izin almak veya ihtimal belirtmek gibi durumlarda “can,” “could,” “must,” “may,” “might” gibi yardımcı fiilleri kullanırız. İngilizcenin en önemli konularından biri olan modal fiilleri bu yazımızda kısaca tekrar edeceğiz, sonrasında da alıştırmalarla bilgimizi pekiştireceğiz!

Modal verbs of ability (“Can” / “could” testi)

1. When I was a child, I ___ swim across the lake without stopping.
   A) could
   B) might
   C) should

2. Julia is very talented; she ___ play five different instruments.
   A) may
   B) can
   C) must

3. I’m sorry, but I ___ hear you very well. Could you speak louder?
   A) should
   B) can’t
   C) may

4. My grandfather ___ still remember everyone’s birthday at age 90.
   A) might
   B) can
   C) should

5. Even when it was dark, the cat ___ find its way home easily.
   A) should
   B) must
   C) could
   
   
6. He trained for months, so now he ___ run 10 kilometers without stopping.
   A) may
   B) can
   C) might

7. I used to live near the mountains, so I ___ climb very steep hills.
   A) must
   B) should
   C) could

8. She ___ solve this level; it’s too easy for her.
   A) can
   B) must
   C) might

9. Because of the noise, I ___ understand what the teacher was saying.
   A) couldn’t
   B) mustn’t
   C) might not

10. Even as a toddler, he ___ say full sentences clearly.
    A) shall
    B) could
    C) may

11. With this new telescope, you ___ see the craters on the moon.
    A) can
    B) must
    C) should

12. Before the accident, she ___ dance professionally.
    A) must
    B) should
    C) could

13. My sister ___ whistle loudly, but I never learned how.
    A) can
    B) must
    C) shall

14. They ___ understand the instructions because they were in Spanish.
    A) can
    B) couldn’t
    C) mustn’t

15. If you practice more, you ___ improve your drawing skills.
    A) can
    B) could
    C) can’t

16. Even with his glasses, he ___ read the tiny letters.
    A) can’t
    B) might
    C) must

17. In my old school, we ___ use calculators during math exams.
    A) can
    B) could
    C) must

18. Despite being tired, she ___ finish the race.
    A) should
    B) could
    C) shall

19. I ___ open this jar; it’s too tight.
    A) should
    B) can’t
    C) might

20. When she was younger, she ___ stay awake all night reading books.
    A) could
    B) can
    C) must

21. With enough practice, you ___ learn any language you want.
    A) must
    B) can
    C) can’t

22. He ___ lift that heavy box even though it looks difficult.
    A) must
    B) might
    C) can

23. She ___ reach the top shelf without using a stool.
    A) can’t
    B) mustn’t
    C) shall

24. When they lived in France, they ___ speak French every day.
    A) must
    B) can
    C) could

25. You ___ swim faster if you adjust your breathing technique.
    A) can
    B) must
    C) might

Modal verbs of possibility

1. It’s getting dark, so the storm ___ arrive sooner than expected.
   A) must
   B) might
   C) shall

2. She left early; she ___ already be home by now.
   A) may
   B) shall
   C) mustn’t

3. The keys are not here. He ___ have taken them accidentally.
   A) might
   B) should
   C) will

4. We ___ be late if we don’t hurry.
   A) could
   B) must
   C) shall

5. The weather forecast says it ___ snow tonight.
   A) must
   B) may
   C) shall

6. I can’t hear it well, but I think that noise ___ be coming from the basement.
   A) should
   B) might
   C) would

7. I’m not sure, but she ___ know the answer.
   A) may
   B) must
   C) should

8. We ___ miss the train; the traffic is getting worse.
   A) must
   B) should
   C) might

9. If the wind gets stronger, the boat ___ drift away.
   A) could
   B) shall
   C) must

10. He ___ be the one you saw earlier; he was at work.
    A) can’t
    B) might
    C) should

11. The museum ___ close early today because of maintenance. ___ we hurry up?
    A) must / may
    B) may / shall
    C) shall / should

12. They ___ not hear the bell because the music was too loud.
    A) should
    B) would
    C) might

13. It ___ take us longer to finish if we don’t focus.
    A) could
    B) must
    C) shall

14. She ___ be on the bus; I saw her walking.
    A) can’t
    B) might
    C) may

15. The results ___ arrive by tomorrow morning but it’s not certain.
    A) must
    B) shall
    C) could

16. He’s smiling; he ___ have gotten good news.
    A) might
    B) shall
    C) mustn’t

17. The shop ___ open later than usual today.
    A) must
    B) may
    C) shall

18. He didn’t talk about a strict deadline but the teacher ___ ask about our projects tomorrow.
    A) might
    B) must
    C) shall

19. It ___ be a good idea to leave early; the traffic is unpredictable.
    A) must
    B) shall
    C) may

20. The noise ___ be coming from outside; the windows are open.
    A) may
    B) must
    C) wouldn’t

21. They ___ cancel the event if it keeps raining.
    A) should
    B) might
    C) must

22. She ___ know the answer; she studied the whole week.
    A) might
    B) should
    C) shall

23. This road ___ get icy at night, so drive carefully.
    A) shall
    B) could
    C) should

24. I don’t really think it will happen, but it ___.
    A) might
    B) should
    C) may

25. The dog ___ be hungry; it hasn’t eaten since morning.
    A) might
    B) must
    C) shall

Modal verbs of obligation (“Must”, “should”)

1. All passengers ___ wear seatbelts at all times.
   A) must
   B) can
   C) might

2. You ___ submit the form before the deadline.
   A) mustn’t
   B) must
   C) could

3. Students ___ bring their books to every class.
   A) might
   B) must
   C) shall

4. You ___ not touch the exhibits at the museum.
   A) mustn’t
   B) might
   C) should

5. We ___ finish this project today; the client needs it tomorrow.
   A) could
   B) must
   C) might

6. You ___ call your teacher if you can’t attend class.
   A) should
   B) might
   C) could

7. Everyone ___ respect the rules during the exam.
   A) must
   B) might
   C) should

8. Cyclists ___ wear helmets for safety.
   A) can
   B) mustn’t
   C) must

9. The rules say that you ___ pay now.
   A) may
   B) might
   C) must

10. They ___ arrive early to prepare the classroom.
    A) mustn’t
    B) should
    C) shall

11. Visitors ___ show their ID at the entrance.
    A) could
    B) must
    C) might

12. Students ___ not use their phones in the exam hall.
    A) can
    B) mustn’t
    C) might

13. You ___ take breaks while studying to stay focused.
    A) mustn’t
    B) must
    C) should

14. Employees ___ attend the weekly meeting.
    A) must
    B) might
    C) must

15. You ___ drink more water; it’s important for your health.
    A) should
    B) mustn’t
    C) may

16. They ___ return the equipment after using it because it doesn’t belong to them.
    A) must
    B) should
    C) might

17. Drivers ___ follow the speed limit, it’s the law.
    A) might
    B) should
    C) must

18. You ___ enter the lab without safety goggles.
    A) mustn’t
    B) should
    C) might not

19. The boss said we ___ clean up after the event.
    A) mustn’t
    B) must
    C) might

20. You ___ check your answers before submitting the test to make sure everything is correct.
    A) can
    B) might
    C) should

21. They ___ complete the form in blue or black ink, a pencil won’t be enough.
    A) must
    B) should
    C) might

22. Volunteers ___ arrive 30 minutes early to properly prepare.
    A) can
    B) must
    C) might

23. You ___ not skip breakfast; it’s the most important meal of the day.
    A) must
    B) mustn’t
    C) shouldn’t

24. Everyone ___ follow the safety instructions.
    A) must
    B) might
    C) shall

25. You ___ finish the book today, tomorrow is too late.
    A) don’t have to
    B) must
    C) might