Can, May, and Must

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

Circle what each modal word shows.

1. 1.

   In “Bring a jacket because it may rain this afternoon,” what does “may” show?

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

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

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

   In “My little brother can read chapter books now,” what does “can” show?

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

   In “You must wear a seat belt in the car,” what does “must” show?

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

   In “Our class might see deer on the nature walk,” what does “might” show?

   • permission
   • necessity
   • possibility
   • ability
6. 6.

   In “You may pick a book from the shelf,” what does “may” show?

   • ability
   • permission
   • necessity