Can, May, and Must

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle what each modal word shows.

1. 1.

   In “Dev can count to 100 in Spanish,” what does “can” show?

   • ability
   • permission
   • necessity
2. 2.

   In “Leo can tie his own shoes,” what does “can” show?

   • necessity
   • permission
   • ability
3. 3.

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

   • ability
   • permission
   • necessity
4. 4.

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

   • permission
   • ability
   • necessity
5. 5.

   In “You may sit anywhere on the rug,” what does “may” show?

   • ability
   • permission
   • necessity
6. 6.

   In “Students must wear goggles in the lab,” what does “must” show?

   • necessity
   • ability
   • permission