Complete the following sentences using an appropriate modal auxiliary verb.

1. You ………………….. not enter my house again. (command)

a) shall
b) will

2. We ……………….. need the supplies on 15th.

a) will
b) must

3. ……………. I open the door?

a) Will
b) Shall

4. I ……………….. carry your books. (promise)

a) will
b) may

5. What ………………. we do? (Suggestion)

a) shall
b) will

6. I ……………… either die or succeed in the attempt. (determination)

a) will
b) shall
c) may

7. I was hoping that I ……………… get the first prize.

a) would
b) should

8. You ………………. keep your promise. (Obligation)

a) should
b) would

9. He ……………. turn twenty on Monday. (Simple futurity)

a) will
b) shall
c) would

10. She ……………….. sit for hours listening to the wireless. (Habit)

a) will
b) shall
c) should

Answers

1. You shall not enter my house again.

2. We will need the supplies on 15th.

3. Shall I open the door?

4. I will carry your books.

5. What shall we do?

6. I will either die or succeed in the attempt.

7. I was hoping that I would get the first prize.

8. You should keep your promise.

9. He will turn twenty on Monday.

10. She will sit for hours listening to the wireless. (Habit)