Can, May, and Must

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle what each modal word shows.

1. 1.

   In “Bring snacks, because the bus ride could take two hours,” what does “could” show?

   • permission
   • possibility
   • ability
   • necessity
2. 2.

   In “When Grandma was young, she could run a mile in six minutes,” what does “could” show?

   • permission
   • ability
   • possibility
   • necessity
3. 3.

   In “Each player must touch the base before running to the next one,” what does “must” show?

   • ability
   • necessity
   • possibility
   • permission
4. 4.

   In “Grab your jacket, because the wind might get stronger tonight,” what does “might” show?

   • possibility
   • permission
   • ability
   • necessity
5. 5.

   In “Players must stay inside the lines,” what does “must” show?

   • permission
   • ability
   • necessity
6. 6.

   In “Campers must clean up their trash before they leave,” what does “must” show?

   • necessity
   • permission
   • ability
   • possibility