Name: Jeremiah

Date: 24-10/25

Exercises: Modal Verbs 

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

1. I can ride a bicycle without training wheels now. 
2. You should eat more vegetables to stay healthy. 
3. She can help you with your homework if she finishes hers. 
4. We can go to the park later if it stops raining. 
5. He should wear a helmet when riding his skateboard. 
6. Can I borrow your pencil, please? 
7. You should not cheat during the test. 
8. I should visit my grandparents this weekend. 
9. They must be tired after walking for three hours. 
10. She could speak French very well when she was younger. 
11. You should  try to listen carefully in class. 
12. We should start the project tomorrow. 
13. He can finish the race if he trains harder. 
14. I can watch TV after finishing my homework. 
15. Students should  always respect their teachers. 
16. Can you please pass me the notebook? 
17. I should go to the library to return my books. 
18. He must be upset because he lost his toy. 
19. We should practice every day to improve our football skills. 
20. You should  not forget to brush your teeth before bed. 

Exercises: Linking Words 

Instructions: Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentences (and, but, because, so, however, although, then, finally, also, after). 

1. I like reading books, however I also enjoy writing stories. 
2. She wanted to go swimming, but it started raining. 
3. We went to the zoo, and we saw lions, tigers, and bears. 
4. He was tired, although he continued working on his project. 
5. I cleaned my room, then I helped my sister with hers. 
6. After going to the library, we visited the museum. 
7. I enjoy pizza, but I don’t like hamburgers. 
8. First, we finished our homework, then we played outside. 
9. The dog was small, but it could run very fast.
10. I like ice cream, and chocolate is my favorite flavor. 
11. She wanted to buy the red dress, but it was too expensive. 
12. We went shopping, then we had lunch at the café. 
13. He studied hard, and he passed the test. 
14. I enjoy reading, and I also like painting. 
15. She tried to stay awake, but she fell asleep during the movie. 
16. I will clean the house, then I will wash the dishes. 
17. After finishing my breakfast, I went to school. 
18. I like football, but basketball is also fun. 
19. He was small, but  he was very strong. 
20. I enjoy summer, however I like winter too. 

Bedtime-Style Story: “Tommy and the Messy Morning” 

Instructions for students: Fill in the blanks with modal verbs and linking words. You can use any of these: so, can, should, but, must, although, could, because, must, although, had to, then, and, but, must, or, and. 

Tommy was a little boy who loved to sleep late. Every morning, he got out of bed late and left his room messy. His clothes were on the floor, and his toys were scattered everywhere. Tommy should(1) brush his teeth, although (2) he wanted to play with his toy car first. 

One morning, his mother said, “Tommy, you must (3) get dressed before breakfast.” Tommy looked at her, but (4) he wanted to stay in his pajamas. He should(5) eat breakfast, but he said he was too sleepy. 

After a while, Tommy’s little sister tried to help him clean up his room. Tommy said, “I can (6) do it later.” She looked at him but (7) she wanted him to understand it was important. 

Finally, Tommy’s mother said, “Tommy, you must not 8) go to school without brushing your teeth.” Tommy frowned, because  (9) he didn’t like getting ready. He had to (10) brush his teeth quickly be (11) he went downstairs. 

At breakfast, Tommy spilled his cereal and (12) he laughed at the mess. “I should (13) be more careful next time,” he said, but (14) he still wanted to play with his toys. 

Tommy’s mother smiled and said, “Tommy, you must  (15) clean your room before you play later, or (16) you will lose your toys for the day.” Tommy nodded, and(17) he promised he would try. 

After breakfast, Tommy had to (18) get dressed and then (19) wash his hands. He thought, “I  shouldn’t (20) be messy every morning if I want to have fun, but (21) I should also take care of my things.” 

Tommy learned that mornings can (22) be busy, although (23) they can also be fun if he followed a few simple rules. He smiled and decided that tomorrow he should (24) wake up earlier, so (25) he could enjoy both playtime and a clean room.