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100 Modal Verbs Sentences

English Sentences

Here are 100 sentences using modal verbs:

1. Can

  1. I can swim very well.
  2. Can you help me with this project?
  3. She can play the piano beautifully.
  4. We can finish this task by tomorrow.
  5. Can they solve this problem easily?

2. Could

  1. I could run faster when I was younger.
  2. Could you open the window, please?
  3. She could read before she started school.
  4. We could go hiking if the weather improves.
  5. Could you lend me your book?

3. May

  1. May I come in?
  2. You may leave early today.
  3. He may visit us next week.
  4. It may rain later this evening.
  5. May we join you for dinner?

4. Might

  1. I might go to the concert tonight.
  2. She might know the answer to your question.
  3. They might be late because of the traffic.
  4. We might visit our grandparents this weekend.
  5. He might be in his office right now.

5. Shall

  1. Shall we start the meeting now?
  2. I shall return before sunset.
  3. Shall I help you with your bags?
  4. We shall overcome these difficulties.
  5. You shall receive your results by email.

6. Should

  1. You should eat more vegetables.
  2. He should apologize for his mistake.
  3. We should leave early to avoid traffic.
  4. She should study harder for the exam.
  5. Should we invite them to the party?

7. Will

  1. I will call you later.
  2. She will arrive at 5 PM.
  3. They will complete the project on time.
  4. We will visit the museum tomorrow.
  5. Will you help me with this assignment?

8. Would

  1. I would love to visit Paris someday.
  2. She would prefer tea over coffee.
  3. Would you mind opening the door?
  4. He would always tell us interesting stories.
  5. They would go to the park every weekend.

9. Must

  1. You must wear a helmet while riding a bike.
  2. She must finish her homework before dinner.
  3. We must respect our elders.
  4. He must be very tired after such a long journey.
  5. They must follow the rules strictly.

10. Ought to

  1. You ought to apologize for being late.
  2. We ought to take better care of the environment.
  3. She ought to be more careful with her belongings.
  4. He ought to listen to his teacher’s advice.
  5. They ought to arrive by now.

11. Need to

  1. You need to drink more water.
  2. She needs to improve her time management skills.
  3. We need to leave soon if we want to catch the train.
  4. He needs to call his parents today.
  5. They need to clean their room.

12. Used to

  1. I used to play basketball every weekend.
  2. She used to live in London.
  3. They used to visit us during the holidays.
  4. He used to wake up early in the morning.
  5. We used to enjoy long road trips.

13. Might Have

  1. She might have forgotten her keys at home.
  2. They might have missed the bus.
  3. He might have already eaten lunch.
  4. I might have made a mistake in my calculations.
  5. We might have left the door unlocked.

14. Could Have

  1. You could have warned me earlier.
  2. She could have won the competition if she had tried harder.
  3. He could have completed the task if he started earlier.
  4. We could have gone to the park if it hadn’t rained.
  5. They could have called us to inform about the delay.

15. Should Have

  1. You should have studied more for the exam.
  2. She should have arrived by now.
  3. They should have taken the shorter route.
  4. He should have apologized for his behavior.
  5. We should have prepared better for the presentation.

16. Would Have

  1. I would have joined you if I weren’t busy.
  2. She would have been happier with her decision.
  3. They would have completed the project on time.
  4. He would have won the race if he hadn’t tripped.
  5. We would have enjoyed the trip if the weather was better.

17. Can’t

  1. I can’t believe what just happened!
  2. She can’t attend the meeting today.
  3. They can’t lift such heavy boxes.
  4. He can’t be the one responsible for this.
  5. We can’t go out now; it’s too late.

18. Mustn’t

  1. You mustn’t touch that; it’s dangerous.
  2. He mustn’t tell anyone about this secret.
  3. They mustn’t park their car here.
  4. We mustn’t forget to call her.
  5. She mustn’t eat junk food if she wants to stay healthy.

19. Will Not (Won’t)

  1. I won’t go to the party tonight.
  2. She won’t answer your calls.
  3. They won’t agree to your proposal.
  4. We won’t be able to attend the wedding.
  5. He won’t change his mind about this.

20. Shall Not (Shan’t)

  1. I shan’t forget your kindness.
  2. We shan’t tolerate any disrespect.
  3. He shan’t be disturbed while working.
  4. They shan’t be allowed to break the rules.
  5. She shan’t miss the opportunity.

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