Class 6 English: Modal Verbs (Can, Could, May, Might)

How this worksheet helps your child

• Builds confidence in core English concepts taught in Class 6 through repeated, varied practice.
• Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
• Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
• Pitched at easy level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

About this worksheet

Help your Class 6 child master essential English grammar with our engaging practice worksheet on modal verbs! This worksheet focuses specifically on 'can', 'could', 'may', and 'might', which are fundamental for expressing ability, giving permission, and discussing possibilities. Understanding these modal verbs is crucial for building clear and confident communication skills, both in spoken and written English. Designed for Class 6 students following the CBSE curriculum, this resource aligns perfectly with NCERT guidelines, ensuring your child is learning concepts relevant to their academic success. It's ideal for students who are just beginning to explore modal verbs or those who need a gentle reminder and extra practice to solidify their understanding. This easy-to-use worksheet will provide the perfect foundation for more complex grammatical structures later on.

What your child will learn

• Practice using 'can' to express ability and permission.
• Identify when to use 'could' for past ability or polite requests.
• Apply 'may' correctly to indicate permission and possibility.
• Distinguish the usage of 'might' for weaker possibility compared to 'may'.
• Formulate grammatically correct sentences using the target modal verbs.

Understanding the concept

Modal verbs are a special type of helping verb that add more meaning to the main verb in a sentence. They don't show action directly but instead express ideas like possibility, ability, permission, or obligation. In this worksheet, we are focusing on four important modal verbs: 'can', 'could', 'may', and 'might'. 'Can' is used to show ability (e.g., 'I can swim') or to ask for/give permission (e.g., 'You can go now'). Its past tense form, or for polite requests, is 'could' (e.g., 'I could read when I was five' or 'Could I borrow your pen?'). Then we have 'may', which is often used for giving or asking for permission in a more formal way (e.g., 'You may leave now') and also to express possibility (e.g., 'It may rain today'). Lastly, 'might' is similar to 'may' but suggests a weaker or less certain possibility (e.g., 'It might rain today, but it's less likely'). Understanding these subtle differences helps children express themselves with greater precision and clarity in English.

Tips for parents & teachers

• Encourage your child to read each sentence aloud to hear how the modal verb sounds.
• Discuss the meaning of each modal verb with your child before they start the worksheet.
• Create new sentences together using 'can', 'could', 'may', and 'might' from their daily life.
• Review any incorrect answers together, explaining why a particular modal verb is chosen.
• Praise effort and celebrate improvements to build confidence in grammar skills.

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How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 6) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most English worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

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Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?

Yes. All Class 6 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.

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Does it include an answer key?

Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.