Grammar Exercises: Modal Verbs 1
🔹 Part 1: Choose the correct option (can / could)
1. My little sister can / could ride a bike when she was five.
2. I can / could swim very well now.
3. Can / Could you help me with my homework, please?
4. When I was younger, I can / could stay up late on Fridays.
5. She can / could speak three languages.
🔹 Part 2: Complete with must or mustn't
1. You __________ eat too much candy. It's bad for your teeth.
2. You __________ wear your seatbelt in the car.
3. We __________ be quiet in the library.
4. You __________ touch the animals in the zoo.
5. He __________ finish his project before Friday.
🔹 Part 3: Fill in with have to or don’t have to
1. I __________ go to school on Saturday.
2. We __________ do our homework before dinner.
3. You __________ bring your own lunch. Food is free.
4. She __________ take the bus because her dad drives her.
5. They __________ study hard for the test.
✔ have to
🔹 Part 4: Choose the correct modal (can / could / must / mustn’t /
have to / can’t)
1. You __________ bring your umbrella. It’s not raining.
2. We __________ go now or we’ll be late!
3. I __________ open this jar. Can you help me?
4. People __________ smoke here. It’s a no-smoking area.
5. My grandma __________ cook very well when she was young.
Reading Comprehension: “Tom’s Summer Camp”
Tom is 12 years old and he goes to summer camp every year. This year,
he is going to a new camp in the mountains. He is staying there for ten
days. Every day, he can choose different activities. He can swim in the
lake, play football, or go climbing.
In the morning, the children have to wake up at 7:00. They must clean
their rooms before breakfast. After that, they go to their activities. In
the afternoon, they don’t have to do anything special—they can relax
or play games.
Tom’s favorite part is the campfire at night. They sing songs, tell stories,
and eat marshmallows. But they mustn’t go near the fire without an
adult.
Tom says camp is fun, but he has to call his parents every two days,
and sometimes he must write letters to his grandma. He’s going to miss
home a little, but he knows he will have a great time.
True or False
1. Tom is 10 years old.
2. The camp is near a lake and mountains.
3. The children must wake up at 8:00.
4. In the afternoon, children have free time.
5. Tom doesn’t have to talk to his parents.
6. Children mustn’t go near the fire without an adult.
Open Questions
1. Where is Tom going for camp this year?
2. What can the children do at the camp?
3. What do the children have to do before breakfast?
4. What is Tom’s favorite part of camp?
5. Why does Tom write letters to his grandma?
🌞 Summer Activities Word List (B1 Level)
1. sunbathe – to lie in the sun to get a tan
2. go hiking – to walk long distances in nature
3. have a picnic – to eat a meal outside in a park or countryside
4. go sightseeing – to visit places of interest, especially as a tourist
5. rent a bike – to pay to use a bicycle for a short time
6. go snorkeling – to swim with a mask and snorkel to see
underwater life
7. play beach volleyball – to play volleyball on the sand
8. visit a theme park – to spend time in an amusement park with
rides and attractions
9. build a sandcastle – to make a castle from sand, usually on the
beach
10. stay at a campsite – to sleep in tents or cabins in nature
Exercise 1: Match the Definition
Match the activity to the correct definition.
1. _____ sunbathe
2. _____ go hiking
3. _____ visit a theme park
4. _____ play beach volleyball
5. _____ build a sandcastle
A. Walk for hours in the countryside or mountains
B. Lie in the sun to get tanned
C. Make shapes in the sand at the beach
D. Hit a ball with friends on the beach
E. Have fun on roller coasters and games
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list.
1. We’re going to _______________ in the mountains this weekend.
2. I love to _______________ in the sun when I’m at the beach.
3. Let’s _______________ and see the old castle and museum!
4. I want to _______________ so I can see the fish underwater.
5. Tomorrow, we’ll _______________ and eat sandwiches in the park.
🎲 Exercise 3: This or That? (Personal Practice)
Ask the student to choose between two activities and explain why in
one or two sentences. This helps activate vocabulary in real use.
Example prompts:
1. Would you rather go snorkeling or go hiking? Why?
2. Do you prefer to play beach volleyball or build a sandcastle?
3. Would you choose to visit a theme park or stay at a campsite?
Explain.
