REVISION MODALS

MODALS
A.Write these sentences using the correct form of CAN, COULD or BE ABLE TO.
1. ............................I have a word with you?
2. (she)..................................come to the office tomorrow?
3. I tried to see her, but I .....................................
4. He (not)......................................work since his illness.
5. After I had tried for a few hours, I ..................................open the door and get out.
6. ........................you help me carry this downstairs?
7. (you).........................contact your parents yesterday?
8. I......................see you next Monday at ten.
B.

Put the correct form of MUST or HAVE TO in these sentences.

1. The children are happy because they................................do any homework today.
2. You............................get up early tomorrow if you want to catch the bus.
3. ................................you have a visa to come here?
4. It was a very bad accident. You.................................be more careful in future.
5. Hes been ill. He ...............................stay in bed since last month.
6. Ive told the children that they...................................come home before ten on Saturday
nights.
7. ..................................(you) do military service in your country when you were young?
8. It was a lovely holiday. We......................................do anything.

C. Write the second sentence using SHOULD or OUGHT TO and the words given.
1. These windows are dirty. (you/clean them/more often)
2. Peter drives too fast. (he/drive/more carefully)
3. He owes you a lot of money. (you/not lend him/any more)
4. There wont be much food at the party. (we/take something/to eat?)
5. Im not sure what to wear at the wedding. (I/wear/a suit?)
D. Put SHOULD, OUGHT TO, MUST or HAVE TO in the sentences below, using
negatives or questions if necessary.
1. We...............................go home at twelve because my mother wants the car.
2. They insisted that we.....................................have a meal.

3. There are no trains today, so we.....................................to go by car.

4. I think you.............................tell your parents youre going to be late. Theyll be
worried.
5. You..........................never do that again.
6. The manager suggested that we........................................try to find another hotel.
7. You..................................see that film if you get the chance.
8. According to our information, the President .....................................be re-elected.