IXL | Use the correct modal verb | 4th grade language arts

Select the modal verb that best completes the sentence.

After the astronauts landed on the moon, they

could

see Earth from far away.

must

could

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Select the modal verb that best completes the sentence.

The clock

would

be broken. It's been stuck at 5:16 all day.

must

would

key idea

Modal verbs are helping verbs that express certain conditions. Some examples of modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, should, will, and would.

The verb can shows ability.

Nate can ride a bike.

The verb could shows past ability or a request.

Laura could do cartwheels when she was younger.

Could you bring me that book?

The verb may shows possibility, giving permission, or a request for permission.

Ben may be able to come tomorrow.

You may leave early if you've turned in your test.

May I be excused from the table?

The verb might shows possibility.

Jessica might join the swim team.

The verb must shows necessity or near certainty.

Thomas must finish the project by tomorrow.

After staying up so late, you must be tired!

The verb should shows advice or expectation.

You should bring your umbrella.

We should be finished by noon.

The verb will shows future action.

Mr. Lee will speak at the meeting.

The verb would shows what would happen under a certain condition.

I would go if I had the time.

solution

The missing word should show near certainty, so the correct answer is must.

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