Intermediate Level Modals

Intermediate level resources focusing on modal verbs in English. Modal verbs such as may, have to, must, should are explained with multiple examples. Modal verbs of probability are also introduced. All explanations include multiple examples are can be printed for in-class use in ESL and EFL classes. Quizzes test concepts introduced in various worksheets.

Modal Verb Basics - Explanation
Guide to the basics of modal verbs with follow-up quizzes to test your knowledge for English learners.

Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 1
Quiz on the basics of modal verbs with explanation of basic modal verb concepts for English learners.

Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 2
Do you understand when to use must, have to, need and should? Check your knowledge with this modal verbs quiz.

Modal Verbs 'Can' and 'Be Able to'
Learn about the modal verbs 'can' and 'be able to'.

Modal Verbs 'Must' and 'Have to'
Learn about these commonly confused modal verbs that seem to mean the same thing, but really don't ...

Modal Verbs of Probability
Modal verbs can also be used to express how likely we think something is. For example: 'He must be at work. It's nine o'clock' means that I am sure he is at work. Learn these important secondary uses of modal verbs.

Forming Modals
Learn about how modals are formed in the various tenses.

Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 2
Modal verb quiz focusing on should, need, have to and must. Follow-up answer sheet to check your understanding.

Modal Verbs Grammar
Modal verbs grammar can be quite confusing at times. This guide goes over a wide variety of modal verbs focusing on exceptions to the rules, alternate forms and more.

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