Modals and Conditionals in English - Worksheet

Modals and Conditionals Worksheet

Part 1: Modals

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb (can, could, may, might, must, should, would).

1. She ______ speak three languages fluently.
2. You ______ finish your project by Friday to meet the deadline.
3. He ______ have left his umbrella at my house.
4. They ______ join us for dinner if they finish work early.
5. You ______ check the weather before going out.
6. I ______ have gone to the party if I hadn’t been sick.
7. It ______ rain later, so take an umbrella.

Exercise 2: Match the modals to their meanings.

A. Can
B. Should
C. Must
D. Might
E. Could

1. _____ Suggests a recommendation
2. _____ Indicates ability or possibility
3. _____ Indicates strong obligation
4. _____ Indicates a lower possibility
5. _____ Past ability or polite request

Part 2: Conditional Sentences

Exercise 3: Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Use the appropriate conditional type.

1. If I ______ (be) you, I would take the job. (Second Conditional)
2. If it ______ (snow) tomorrow, we will go skiing. (First Conditional)
3. If I ______ (know) the answer, I would have told you. (Third Conditional)
4. If you ______ (not heat) water to 100 degrees, it won’t boil. (Zero Conditional)
5. If she ______ (study) harder, she could pass the exam. (Second Conditional)

Exercise 4: Identify the type of conditional used in the following sentences.

1. If he had studied more, he would have passed.
   • Type: __________________
2. If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
   • Type: __________________
3. If she goes to the party, she will have fun.
   • Type: __________________
4. If I were a bird, I would fly high.
   • Type: __________________
5. If they had known about the event, they would have attended.
   • Type: __________________

Part 3: Mixed Modals and Conditionals

Exercise 5: Rewrite the following sentences to use the indicated modal or conditional.

1. It’s likely that she will arrive late. (Use "might")
   • Rewritten: __________________________________
2. If I had seen the movie, I could tell you about it. (Use correct tense)
   • Rewritten: __________________________________
3. He is probably at work now. (Use "must")
   • Rewritten: __________________________________
4. If you had asked me, I would have helped you. (Use "could")
   • Rewritten: __________________________________
5. We might go out for dinner tonight. (Use "may")
   • Rewritten: __________________________________

Part 4: Choose the Correct Option

Exercise 6: Choose the correct modal or conditional option to complete each sentence.

1. You ______ (can/may) use my phone to call your friend.
2. If I ______ (was/were) the president, I would change the laws.
3. She ______ (might/can) join us if she finishes her homework.
4. If it doesn’t rain, we ______ (will/would) have a picnic.
5. I ______ (could/must) have left my wallet in the car.

Part 5: Real-Life Application

Exercise 7: Write your own sentences using the modals and conditionals below.

1. Can
2. Might
3. Should
4. If I had known
5. If it rains

Answer Key

Exercise 1:

1. can
2. must
3. could
4. might
5. should
6. could
7. might

Exercise 2:

1. B (Should)
2. A (Can)
3. C (Must)
4. D (Might)
5. E (Could)

Exercise 3:

1. were
2. snows
3. had known
4. do not heat
5. studies

Exercise 4:

1. Third Conditional
2. Zero Conditional
3. First Conditional
4. Second Conditional
5. Third Conditional

Exercise 5:

1. She might arrive late.
2. If I had seen the movie, I could tell you about it.
3. He must be at work now.
4. If you had asked me, I could have helped you.
5. We may go out for dinner tonight.

Exercise 6:

1. may
2. were
3. might
4. will
5. could

Exercise 7: (Answers will vary based on your response! Contact us to review)