Worksheet on Modals for GCSE

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GCSE
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A comprehensive worksheet focusing on modal verbs, designed to assess understanding through exam-style questions.

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Worksheet on Modals for GCSE

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Understanding Modal Verbs

During the crisis, the villagers realised they could no longer rely on the old methods. The mayor declared that they might need outside assistance, but they should certainly try to persevere. It was evident that the community must work together if they are to survive, and everyone should contribute as much as they are able.
1.
Identify all the modal verbs in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain what the modal verb 'might' suggests about the villagers' plans.
[3 marks]
3.
Choose the most appropriate modal to complete this sentence: 'They ___ try to find a solution before giving up.'
Aa) might
Bb) must
Cc) could
Dd) should
4.
Write a sentence using the modal verb 'can' to express ability.
[2 marks]
5.
Identify the modal verb that indicates obligation or necessity in the passage.
[2 marks]
6.
Analyse how the use of 'should' affects the tone of the passage.
7.
Create a short paragraph of approximately 150 words using at least three different modal verbs to describe a situation where you have to make a difficult decision.
8.
Identify the modal verb used to express a strong recommendation in the passage.
[2 marks]
9.
Explain the difference in meaning between 'might' and 'must'.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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