100 Example Sentences with Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verbs that are used to express ability, possibility, necessity, or permission. Modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, and would. These verbs are typically used before the main verb in a sentence to indicate the level of ability, possibility, necessity, or permission involved. For example:

• I can swim. (This means that I am able to swim.)
• He could run faster when he was younger. (This means that he had the ability to run faster when he was younger.)
• We may go to the park later. (This means that it is possible that we will go to the park)

Sentences with Modal Verbs

1. You must be quiet in the library.
2. You can swim in the pool.
3. You may take a cookie.
4. You might want to turn off the light.
5. It would be best if you studied for your test.
6. You ought to eat healthy foods.
7. Can you please be quiet?
8. May I go to the bathroom?
9. I can speak three languages.
10. They might be at the park.
11. We could go to the movies tonight.
12. You may leave if you finish your work.
13. She must have left by now.
14. I would help you, but I’m swamped right now.
15. You must be kidding me.
16. She might be the one for me.
17. He could be late for his appointment.
18. They should have known better.
19. I ought to go now.
20. You must be tired after your long journey.
21. She may be late – she didn’t leave home until after lunch.
22. Can I borrow your pen, please?
23. Might I ask you a few questions about the job?
24. Shall we go out for a meal this evening?
25. It would help if you stopped smoking.
26. He must be home by now.
27. I might be able to help you with that.
28. They ought to be more careful.
29. Could you please turn the music down?
30. Would you mind closing the door?
31. I don’t think you should do that.
32. You can come with us if you want.
33. I might be able to help you with that.
34. We should probably get going soon.
35. You ought to study more if you want to pass the test.
36. He could have helped me, but he didn’t.
37. They might not be able to come to the party tonight.
38. We must be getting close to the campground now, right?
39. You must be tired.
40. She might be late.
41. Could you open the window?
42. We should go now.
43. You ought to apologize.
44. You could go to the store for me.
45. We may go to the park later.
46. Can you please turn off the light?
47. Could you hand me that book?
48. May I borrow your pen?
49. Might I have a piece of cake?
50. Must I finish my homework now?
51. Ought we to call him first?
52. Should you be studying right now?
53. Will you please turn in your project tomorrow?
54. Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?
55. He could run faster when he was younger.
56. We may go to the park later.
57. You must be careful when you cross the street.
58. They should arrive soon.
59. Will you please turn off the light?
60. Can you open this jar for me?
61. Might I borrow your pen?
62. Would you like some help with that?
63. I ought to be getting home now.
64. He could run faster when he was younger.
65. We may go to the park later.
66. You should eat more vegetables.
67. She must be at home by now.
68. They might be hungry.
69. Can you please turn off the light?
70. Should we cancel our plans?
71. Would you like some dessert?
72. You must be kidding me!
73. Could you please hand me the salt?
74. We will be there in five minutes.
75. You should eat more vegetables.
76. I might go to the movies tonight.
77. You ought to apologize to her.
78. Can I borrow your pen?
79. May I sit here?
80. I shall go to the store.
81. We shall overcome this difficult time.
82. I could swim when I was younger.
83. I would swim in it was warmer outside.
84. She could hardly breathe.
85. He could see the light at the end of the tunnel.
86. I will be there for you.
87. I will never leave you.
88. I would never give up on my dreams.
89. Even if everyone else does, I would still believe in myself.
90. I would always be there for my loved ones.
91. I may go to the store later.
92. She could be home by now.
93. They might not be able to come to the party.
94. You must take more than one cookie.
95. I might go to the store later.
96. May I please borrow your pen?
97. Could you turn down the music?
98. You ought to brush your teeth twice a day.
99. You ought to eat healthy foods.
100. You ought to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.

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