Modals

1.		The rules say that you ______ bring along your identity card to the examination hall.
		(A)	will
		(B)	used to
		(C)	would
		(D)	need to
2.		He ______ take care of himself before he fell ill.
		(A)	could
		(B)	might
		(C)	may
		(D)	must
3.		My father ______ carry me on his shoulders when I was a child.
		(A)	can
		(B)	would
		(C)	should
		(D)	may
4.		She was driving so fast that she ______ stop in time.
		(A)	can't
		(B)	needn't
		(C)	couldn't
		(D)	shouldn't
5.		That lady ______ be Jenny. She is fatter.
		(A)	may
		(B)	mustn't
		(C)	should
		(D)	can't
6.		______ you get well soon !
		(A)	Can
		(B)	Will
		(C)	May
		(D)	Would
7.		The rain has stopped so you ______ put on your raincoat.
		(A)	needn't
		(B)	can't
		(C)	couldn't
		(D)	should
8.		Why did you push her ? She ______ have fallen and hurt herself.
		(A)	can
		(B)	could
		(C)	shall
		(D)	should
9.		We ______ share a room but he has moved out now.
		(A)	will
		(B)	shall
		(C)	used to
		(D)	may
10.		If people ______ live forever the world ______ be overcrowded.
		(A)	may, must
		(B)	will, could
		(C)	must, should
		(D)	could, would
11.		I've lost one of my gloves. I ______ it somewhere.
		(A)	must drop
		(B)	must have dropped
		(C)	must be dropping
		(D)	must have been dropping
		Answers 1D    2A    3B    4C    5D    6C    7A    8B    9C    10D    11B

 

Modals

Complete B's sentences using can / could / might / must / should /would + the verb in brackets. In some sentences you need to usehave : must have ... / should have ... etc. In some sentences you need the negative ( can't/couldn't etc )

1.		A : I'm hungry. B : But you've just had lunch. You ______ hungry already. ( be )
2.		A : I haven't seen our neighbors for ages. B : No. They ______ away. ( go )
3.		A : What's the weather like ? Is it raining ? B : Not at the moment but it ______ later. ( rain )
4.		A : Where has Julia gone ? B : I'm not sure. She ______ to the bank. ( go )
5.		A : I didn't see you at John's party last week. B : No, I had to work that evening, so I ______. ( go )
6.		A : I saw you at John's party last week. B : No, you didn't. You ______ me. I didn't go to John's party. ( see )
7.		A : When did you post the letter to Mary ? B : This morning. So she ______ it tomorrow. ( get )
8.		A : When was the last time you saw Bill ? B : Years ago. I ______ him if I saw him now. ( recognize )
9.		A : Did you hear the explosion ? B : What explosion ? A : There was a loud explosion a few minutes ago. You ______ it. ( hear )
10.		A : We weren't sure which way to go. In the end we turned right. B : You went the wrong way. You ______ left. ( turn )
		Answers
1.		can't be
2.		must have gone
3.		could rain / might rain
4.		might have gone / could have gone
5.		couldn't go
6.		couldn't have seen / can't have seen
7.		should get
8.		wouldn't recognize / might not recognize
9.		must have heard
10.		should have turned

Modals

Make sentences from the words in brackets.

1.		Don't phone Ann now. ( she might / have / lunch ) __________________.
2.		I ate too much. Now I feel sick. ( I shouldn't / eat / so much ) __________________.
3.		I wonder why Tom didn't phone me. ( he must / forget ) __________________.
4.		Why did you go home so early ? ( you needn't / go / home so early ) __________________.
5.		You've signed the contract. ( it / can't / change / now ) __________________.
6.		'What's Linda doing ?' 'I'm not sure.' ( she may / watch / television ) __________________.
7.		Ann was standing outside the cinema. ( she must / wait / for somebody ) __________________.
8.		He was in prison at the time that the crime was committed, so ( he couldn't / do / it ) __________________.
9.		Why weren't you here earlier ? ( you ought / be / here earlier ) __________________.
10.		Why didn't you ask me to help you ? ( I would / help / you ) __________________.
11.		I'm surprised nobody told you that the road was very dangerous. ( you should / warn ) __________________.
12.		George was in a strange mood yesterday. ( he might not / feel / very well ) __________________.
		Answers
1.		She might be having lunch.
2.		I shouldn't have eaten so much.
3.		He must have forgotten.
4.		You needn't have gone home so early.
5.		It can't be changed now.
6.		She ay be watching television.
7.		She must have been waiting for somebody.
8.		he couldn't have done it.
9.		You ought to have been here earlier.
10.		I would have helped you.
11.		You should have been warned.
12.		He might not have been feeling very well. / He might not have felt very well.

 

Modals

Fill in the blanks with a suitable modal verb.

1.		You ______ brush your teeth after every meal.
2.		The boys ______ train hard if they want to win the competition.
3.		If it does not rain tomorrow, we ______ go for a picnic.
4.		______ you like to join me for a trip up Cameron Highlands ?
5.		You ______ pay $5 if you want to take part in the contest.
6.		______ I go to the toilet please ?
7.		Children ______ respect their elders.
8.		Mrs. Tay _______ leave for Bangkok tomorrow for a business meeting.
9.		I ______ take a holiday after working tirelessly on this project.
10.		Although Daniel is an obedient child, he ______ be rebellious at times.
		Answers
1.		You should brush your teeth after every meal.
2.		The boys must train hard if they want to win the competition.
3.		If it does not rain tomorrow, we could go for a picnic.
4.		Would you like to join me for a trip up Cameron Highlands ?
5.		You must pay $5 if you want to take part in the contest.
6.		May I go to the toilet please ?
7.		Children must respect their elders.
8.		Mrs. Tay will leave for Bangkok tomorrow for a business meeting.
9.		I need to take a holiday after working tirelessly on this project.
10.		Although Daniel is an obedient child, he can be rebellious at times.

Modals

	What would you say to these people ? Use 'should' or 'need to' to give advice.

1.		I don't know what color to choose for the house.
2.		I don't know the way to the museum.
3.		My brother is always late for work.
4.		There is illegal racing on the main road.
5.		My younger brother has started smoking.
6.		I am worried about the exam.
7.		I do not know how to do the Maths question.
8.		I am putting on too much weight.
9.		I saw two boys fighting in the toilet.
10.		I do not have enough money to pay for my school fees.
		Answers
1.		You need to consider your options and choose the best color.
2.		You need to refer to a map.
3.		You should tell him to wake up earlier.
4.		You should report it to the police.
5.		You should advise him against it.
6.		You need to calm down and worry less.
7.		You should ask the teacher.
8.		You need to watch your diet.
9.		You should inform the headmaster.
10.		You should speak to the school counsellor.

 

Modals

1.		The players ______ obey their captain if they want to win the match.
		(A)	can
		(B)	could
		(C)	may
		(D)	must
2.		The bag was so light that I ______ carry it.
		(A)	can
		(B)	must
		(C)	may
		(D)	could
3.		You have been naughty. You ______ not go out for a week.
		(A)	won't
		(B)	shall
		(C)	may
		(D)	could
4.		That fruit is poisonous. You ______ not eat it.
		(A)	will
		(B)	could
		(C)	must
		(D)	may
5.		He ______ fly an airplane when he was in the Air Force.
		(A)	could
		(B)	can
		(C)	may
		(D)	must
6.		"______ you speak English ?", the teacher asked me.
		(A)	Can
		(B)	Shall
		(C)	May
		(D)	Shan't
7.		Don't worry. We ______ make sure he comes tonight.
		(A)	may
		(B)	could
		(C)	will
		(D)	shall
8.		The water-melon tasted delicious. You ______ it.
		(A)	should be tasted
		(B)	ought to have tasted
		(C)	will have tasted
		(D)	shall taste
9.		The beef curry is hot and spicy. You ______ put too much chilli and pepper.
		(A)	shouldn't
		(B)	couldn't
		(C)	shall
		(D)	must
10.		At the rate you are going you ______ fall off the bike.
		(A)	need
		(B)	had
		(C)	may
		(D)	won't
		Answers 1D    2D    3B    4C    5A   6A    7C    8B    9A    10C