Complete the exercises below to practice Modals of Possibility
Complete the sentences using the correct modals of possibility: may, might, possibly, perhaps, probably.
1. It looks cloudy outside. It rain later, so we should take an umbrella.
2. She hasn't arrived yet, but she be stuck in traffic. she'll be here soon.
3. The meeting start late because the presenter is running behind schedule.
4. you could help me with this math problem? I not understand it correctly.
5. The new restaurant be expensive, but it's worth trying at least once.
6. He not come to the party tonight. he's feeling unwell.
7. The train is delayed due to technical problems. We have to wait longer.
8. the exam will be difficult, so you want to study extra hard.
9. The package arrive tomorrow, or the day after.
10. She looks tired today. She have stayed up late studying, or she didn't sleep well.
Choose the correct modal of possibility for each sentence.
1. The weather forecast is uncertain. It ___ snow tomorrow.
2. Sarah hasn't answered her phone. She ___ be in a meeting right now.
3. ___ the concert will be cancelled due to bad weather.
4. The new movie is getting good reviews. It ___ be worth watching.
5. He's been studying very hard. He'll ___ pass the exam with high marks.
6. The keys are not in my bag. I ___ have left them at home.
7. The traffic is very heavy today. We ___ arrive late to the appointment.
8. The restaurant is always busy on weekends. ___ we should make a reservation.
9. The computer is making strange noises. It ___ need to be repaired.
10. Based on the evidence, the suspect was ___ at the crime scene.
Complete the paragraphs using the correct modals of possibility: may, might, possibly, perhaps, probably.
Our family is planning a vacation for next summer, but we haven't decided on the destination yet. We go to Greece because my parents have always wanted to visit the ancient ruins. However, my sister prefer somewhere with more beaches and water sports. we could choose a Greek island that offers both historical sites and beautiful beaches. The travel agent suggested that we find better deals if we book early. we'll make our final decision by the end of this month. The weather in Greece is going to be perfect during summer, but we need to prepare for some crowded tourist spots. we could avoid the busiest areas by choosing less popular islands.
The science fair at our school is next month, and I'm working on a project about renewable energy. My experiment not work perfectly on the first try, so I'm preparing backup plans. The solar panel I ordered arrive late due to shipping delays. I should have ordered it earlier, but I was still finalizing my design. My teacher thinks the project win first place if I can demonstrate the energy efficiency clearly. the judges will be impressed by the practical applications of my research. However, there are many other excellent projects, so I face strong competition. the most important thing is that I learn something valuable from this experience, regardless of the results.
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