Verbs can be tricky, especially those modal verbs of probability. Take a look at a wonderful 16-page workbook that uses think-pair-share, critical thinking, skills practice, and discussion to assist learners in using the correct modal...

In this can and could instructional activity, students determine can usage in a sentence and identify the correct auxiliary modal verbs. In this multiple choice and short answer instructional activity, students write twenty-four answers.

In this modal auxiliary verbs learning exercise, students read about how to use the verbs "will" and "would". Students make 2 sentences for each modal auxiliary verb.

A helping and modal auxiliary verb site from the Capital Community College. Use this site as a reference tool when learning about modal auxiliary verbs.

Modal auxiliary verbs indicate expressions of belief, attitudes, likelihood, permission, or obligation. They inform the function of the main verb, and color the verb on a scale ranging from possibility to necessity. Video (0:47)