Modal adverbs Worksheets with Answers

Modal adverbs are important in English because they show how certain, necessary, or possible something is in a sentence. These words help to give more meaning to verbs, making the sentence clearer. Practicing with modal adverb worksheets is a simple way for learners to understand how to use these adverbs correctly in both writing and speaking.

This post offers different worksheets to help students learn to use modal adverbs easily. By working through these activities, students can improve their sentence-building skills and become better at using grammar. These worksheets are a great tool for learning and practicing them effectively.

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Worksheet 1: Fill-in-the-Blank Exercise for Modal Adverbs

This worksheet will help you identify the correct modal adverbs to complete sentences.They add clarity to the likelihood or certainty of an action or statement.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal adverb( probably, certainly, definitely, likely, absolutely, clearly ):

1. She will _______ come to the party.
2. He is _______ going to pass the exam.
3. They _______ forgot to bring the tickets.
4. You are _______ right about the solution.
5. We will _______ have a meeting next week.
6. The package will _______ arrive tomorrow.
7. I can _______ finish this project on time.
8. She is _______ the best candidate for the job.
9. He _______ didn’t understand the instructions.
10. They will _______ arrive by the end of the day.

Worksheet 2: Multiple Choice Quiz

This worksheet will test your ability to choose the correct modal adverb that fits into each sentence context.

Select the correct modal adverb from the options below:

• The weather forecast says it will _______ rain tomorrow.
  (a) certainly, (b) maybe, (c) never, (d) probably

• She will _______ call you later.
  (a) likely, (b) always, (c) maybe, (d) certainly

• We are _______ late for the meeting.
  (a) obviously, (b) possibly, (c) definitely, (d) probably

• He _______ forgot to bring the tickets.
  (a) surely, (b) likely, (c) clearly, (d) never

• They _______ finish the task by tomorrow.
  (a) will, (b) might, (c) probably, (d) certainly

• I will _______ attend the conference.
  (a) maybe, (b) definitely, (c) possibly, (d) usually

• You are _______ right about this.
  (a) probably, (b) maybe, (c) certainly, (d) hardly

• The results will _______ be ready by Monday.
  (a) possibly, (b) certainly, (c) never, (d) always

• We should _______ inform them about the meeting.
  (a) clearly, (b) likely, (c) possibly, (d) probably

• He is _______ the best candidate for the position.
  (a) surely, (b) clearly, (c) hardly, (d) likely

Worksheet 3: Sentence Construction Using Modal Adverbs

In this worksheet, practice constructing sentences by adding the correct modal adverb to provide a clear sense of likelihood or certainty.

Add the correct modal adverb to each sentence (definitely, certainly, probably, clearly, or possibly):

1. The presentation will be ready by tomorrow.
2. She understood the instructions correctly.
3. They will attend the meeting next week.
4. He finished the task before the deadline.
5. I will bring the documents to the office.
6. She is going to win the competition.
7. They forgot to send the email.
8. He will complete the project on time.
9. I will be available for the meeting.
10. She answered the question correctly.

Worksheet 4: Matching Activity for Modal Adverbs

Match the modal adverbs to their correct meanings in this worksheet. This exercise will test your ability to identify and understand the function of each modal adverb in terms of certainty.

Modal Adverb	Meaning
1. Probably	a. A strong likelihood
2. Certainly	b. A possibility
3. Definitely	c. Without any doubt
4. Possibly	d. Likely but not guaranteed
5. Clearly	e. In an obvious way

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Correct Answers for the Worksheets

Question	Fill-in-the-Blank	Multiple Choice	Sentence Construction	Matching Activity
1	definitely	(d)	probably	d
2	certainly	(a)	clearly	a
3	probably	(c)	certainly	c
4	absolutely	(a)	definitely	b
5	likely	(c)	probably	e
6	certainly	(b)	likely	–
7	probably	(c)	obviously	–
8	certainly	(b)	definitely	–
9	clearly	(d)	certainly	–
10	definitely	(b)	clearly	–

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