These modal verb worksheets for fifth graders are aligned with the common core ELA standards for students in 5th grade to "demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, through modal verb flashcards, match the modal verb with its shade of meaning, complete the sentences with model verbs quiz, and writing using modal verb prompts. They are designed to be used by classroom teachers and homeschoolers to craft the perfect ELA lesson.

Fifth Grade Modal Verb Worksheets

A modal verb is a special type of auxiliary verb used to express an attitude or opinion towards an action or state of being. Modal verbs include words such as "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "shall," "should," "will," and "would." Expect more than a worksheet with these 5th-grade paperless quizzes and tests.

Modal Verb Flashcards

What is a modal verb? And how can the same modal verb be used to show different things? See if you can answer these modal verb questions on the flashcards below, flip the flashcards for each type of modal verb.

Match the Modal Verb with Meaning

What does the modal verb mean and show? Match the shade of meaning with the best choice.

Complete the Sentences with Modal Verbs Quiz

In this paperless test, you have to read the sentences and identify which modal verb best completes it. Got a question wrong? Press reset and try again.

Modal Verb Paperless Worksheet

Change the meanings of the sentences in the writing prompts by swapping the modal verbs in the table below.

Modal Verb Writing Prompts

Change the meaning of the sentences below by swapping the modal verbs, for example, she can drive becomes she can’t drive.

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