Modals Exercises for Class 7 With Answers CBSE – English Grammar
1. Shall is used to denote Simple Future Time in the first person (I, We); as
- I shall play.
- I shall know my result tomorrow.
- We shall go to the market.
- We shall leave for Chennai in the morning.
2. Shall is used in the Second and Third persons to express :
(i) Command; as
- You shall do as I say.
- You shall not disobey your elders.
- He shall not tell a lie.
(ii) Promise; as
- You shall get a prize.
- They shall be rewarded for their work.
- He shall be promoted very soon.
(iii) Compulsion or necessity; as
- You shall be fined for making noise.
- You shall not enter the kitchen with dirty feet.
- He shall be punished for taking bribe.
(iv) Determination or certainty; as
- You shall go to the market at once.
- They shall follow me.
- He shall get good marks, I am sure.
II. Uses of ‘WILL’
Will is used in the second and third persons (You, He, She, They, It) to express Simple Future Time; as
- He will arrive here tomorrow.
- You will get promotion very soon.
- They will learn painting from their teachers.
- Will is used in the first person (I, We) to express-
(i) polite request or invitation; as
- Will you open the window, please?
- Will you have some more coffee?
- Will you drop this letter today?
(ii) Willingness; as
- At night, I will help you.
- I will come with you if you want.
- We will go there for your happiness.
(iii) Promise; as
- I will definitely go with you.
- I will assist you in this matter.
- We will fight for this cause.
(iv) intention; as
- From Delhi, we will go to Shimla.
- We will visit the theatre next week.
- I will highlight his point in the office.
(v) threat; as I will teach you a lesson.
- We will punish you severely.
III. Uses of ‘SHOULD’
1. Should is the past form of shall. It is used to express duty or moral obligation in all the three persons; as
- We should obey our parents.
- People should be gentle and fair.
- He should not tell lies.
- You should come here on time.
2. Should is used when giving or seeking advice; as
- You should work hard.
- You should do regular exercise.
- How much should I pay to you?
3. Should is used to express disapproval; as
- You should not waste your time.
- You should not detain him for such a long time.
4. Should is used after lest to express purpose (usually negative); as
- Work hard lest you should fail.
- Walk slowly lest you should fall.
5. Should is used to express possibility, supposition and condition; as
- I think you should win the championship.
- He should be here by now-he left home at ten.
- This is a costlv saree; it should look beautiful.
IV. Uses of ‘WOULD’
Would is the past form of wilt Would is used to express
1. wish; as
- I would like to accompany you.
- They would like to settle the issue.
2. determination; as
- He would have his own way.
- I would buy this flat at any cost.
3. polite request; as
- Would you shut the window, please?
- Would you lend me your bicycle for an hour?
4. Willingness; as
- The boy would do as his father had told him to do.
- I would try my best to help him.
5. improbable condition; as
If I got a lottery, I would be very happy.
If a thief came here, he would find only books.
6. Past habit; as
- Every morning, he would go for a long walk.
- After eating food, he would take rest for an hour.
V. Uses of ‘CAN’
Can is a modal auxiliary which we use to say something is possible, that someone has ability or capacity.
1. Can is used to express ability; as
- I can solve this sum.
- He can learn Japanese.
2. Can is used for giving permission; as
- You can go to the cinema, if you wish.
- You can go home if you have done your work.
3. Can is used for seeking permission; as
- Can I go home now?
- Can I use you pencil?
4. Can is used to express possibility; as
- Any team can win this match.
- He can reach here any moment.
VI. Uses of ‘COULD’
Could is the past form of can. It is used to express
1. Polite request; as
- Could I change my seat, please?
- Could I meet the Principal; please?
2. Possiblity in the past; as
- If I had money, I could buy a car.
- I wondered whether the news could be true.
- Capability or ability in the past; as I could swim when I was young.
- He could solve all the sums when he was only ten years old.
VII. Uses of ‘MAY
1. May is used to give or take permission; as
- May I come in, Sir? Yes, you may come in.
- May I go home now? Yes, you may go home now.
2. May is used to express wish, prayer and blessing; as
- May you live long!
- May God bless you!
- May you have the best of luck!
3. May is used to express possibility and uncertainty; as
- The principal may arrive here any moment.
- It may rain heavily.
- The test may be postponed.
4. May is used to express purpose; as
- We eat so that we may live.
- I work hard so that I may get good marks.
5. May is used to express past possiblity; as
- He may have gone.
- You may have known about his fault.
VIII. Uses of ‘MIGHT’
1. Might is the past form of May. It is used to express something possible in future; as
- The train might be late.
- He might have done the mistake.
2. Might is used to express remote possiblity in the future; as
- He might come, if he gets time.
- The prices might fall down a little.
3. Might is used to give suggestion; as
- You might consult a physician.
- You might go to a lawyer.
4. Might is used to express doubtful possibility as
- It might rain.
- He might come.
5. Might is used to express purpose; as
- He worked hard so that he might get good marks.
- He died so that his country might survive.
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with ‘Shall’ or ‘Will’:
- He……………….. go to Chennai next month.
- You………… not enter the kitchen with muddy shoes.
- Rupam…………. see you again.
- You…………. go at once.
- I……….. write a letter to him tomorrow.
- ……….you do me a favour?
- ……………….I ring him up?
- If you desire, I……….. come with you.
- Do it or you…………. be punished.
- you …………….have a cup of tea?
- I………… lend you a book.
- People …………….fight for their cause.
- We…………… be late.
- You ……………be punished for telling lies.
- You ………..be promoted very soon.
Answer
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Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with ‘Would’ or ‘Should’:
- Work hard lest you……… fail.
- You …………send the reply tomorrow.
- you …………please lend me your bicycle?
- You …………….do as he says.
- you ……..like another cup of tea?
- She ……….said she carry my books.
- He ………meet me at 9 O’ clock in the morning.
- You ……….wash your clothes.
- They………. arrive here any time.
- We ………respect our elders.
- you………. mind helping me?
- I…….. like to return early.
- Make haste, lest you ……………….miss the train.
- If you ………change your decision, Please let us know.
- I wish you …………………..not ask so many questions.
Answer
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