Worksheet on identifying modal verbs in sentences with an illustration of a girl playing the piano.

Let’s go through each sentence one by one and find the modal verb.

Modal verbs are special helping verbs like: may, might, must, can, could, should, will, would.

We’re looking for those words in each sentence.

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1) Susan should practice well before the event.
→ “should” is a modal verb.

2) Terry must come on time.
→ “must” is a modal verb.

3) Sandra can meet Uncle Joe after school.
→ “can” is a modal verb.

4) The soccer match will be over soon.
→ “will” is a modal verb.

5) Would you please accompany me to the beach?
→ “would” is a modal verb.

6) Amanda will play the piano at the party.
→ “will” is a modal verb.

7) The Millers may visit us over the weekend.
→ “may” is a modal verb.

8) Children should follow their teachers’ instructions.
→ “should” is a modal verb.

9) We will decorate the Christmas tree tonight.
→ “will” is a modal verb.

10) Jason would attend if he were in town.
→ “would” is a modal verb.

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All sentences have exactly one modal verb each. Let’s list them in order:

Final Answer:
1) should
2) must
3) can
4) will
5) Would
6) will
7) may
8) should
9) will
10) would