Modal Verbs Test

Indications:
1) Read carefully

e) Emma cant go out tonight, her parents said

no. (cant / may)

2) Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

3) You have 20 minutes to complete this test.

D. Complete the following sentences with

the verb in parentheses and should or

A. Choose the correct answer

must affirmatively or negatively, as

a) I tried, but I couldnt open this bottle

appropriate.

b) Jane can't have said that.

c) The doctors are very tired. Please, tell them
that they can rest for two hours
d) James says that his daughter can come
with us to the hospital
e) Could you pass the salt, please?

a) She must go to the university if she wants to

be a doctor.
b) We should take an umbrella. Its going to
rain.
c) The exam is going to start. You must be
quiet.
d) Girls should not (shouldn't) walk alone at

B. Write in the line the correct must ,should

may and might
a) Should I Take Medicine to Prevent
Migraines?
b) You must return that book, Jimmy. It is not
yours.
c) If you arent feeling well, you should call a
doctor.

nights.
e) They should help you with your work.
E. Complete the sentences with must cant
or Might.
A: I'm going to climb the Himalaya next
summer.
B: But you are seventy years old! You can't be
serious. You must be mad.

d) You mustnt smoke in public places.

A: It must be wonderful to be up there and have

e) You mustnt leave medicines where children

the entire world at your feet. It would be dream

can get to them.

come true.
B: But you might have an accident or get killed.

C. Complete the sentences with one of the

two choices.

I don't think it's wise to take the risk.

A: Young man, your life can't be much fun if you

a) You should/must always do your best.

never take risks. You should do it from time to

b) Thank you for calling Zee Company, how

time. You might enjoy it!

may I help you? (cant / may)

c) Speak up, I cant hear you! (cant / couldnt)
d) She could be at work; she always works at
this time. (must / could)

B: Enjoy it! You must be joking. You might never

come back from this adventure.