SUMMATIVE TEST ENGLISH 9

MODALS
Name _____________________________________________ Section ________
MELC: Express statements that use modals of permission, obligation and prohibition
I. Choose the most correct modal from the box to complete the sentence below. Some modals can be used more
than once.

must should Must not Should not can

1. She is ill, so she ___________ see the
doctor.
2. It is raining. You _________ take your
umbrella.
3. You ________ throw the letter on the stairs.
4. This is a secret. You ____________ tell
anybody.
5. You _____________ make noise in the
library.
6. We _______ hurry or we will miss the bus.
7. You ____________ take and eat fruit and
vegetables on the table.
8. The baby is sleeping. You _______ shout.
9. You ___________ be friendly to everybody.
10. You ________ walk on the grass.

II. Choose the modal that best completes each statement. Write the letters of your answer before the number.
_______1. There ’s a lot of distractions coming from passing vehicles. _____ Lena close the door?
A. must B. could C. would D. can
______2. Caren _____ start investing now if she wants to retire soon
A. can B. may C. would D. have to
______3. Stanley _____ come to the session but his presence would lighten the mood if he’s there.
A. couldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
______4. Serena can’t get a connection on her gadget. _____ she borrow yours?
A. have to B. may C. can D. would
______ 5. It’s a controlled room. Unauthorized persons _____ come inside.
A. don’t have to B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. couldn’t
______6. Jayson _____ be at the airport at least two hours before his flight
A. has to B. can C. may D. would
______7. The invitation says that you _____ only bring two guests with you to the wedding.
A. have to B. can C. may D. could
______ 8. Ethan _____ stay overtime in the office today rather than going and working in the office this weekend.
A. must B. have to C. could D. would
______9. I believe I ____ finish these tasks before the deadline.
A. may B. would C. could D. have to
______10. Considering the event’s formality, the winners _____ wear their formal attire for the awarding.
A. could B. must C. can D. would

SUMMATIVE TEST ENGLISH 9

MODALS
Name _____________________________________________ Section ________
MELC: Express statements that use modals of permission, obligation and prohibition
I.Choose the most correct modal from the box to complete the sentence below. Some modals can be used more
than must should Must not Should not can
once.
6.We _______ hurry or we will miss the bus.
1.She is ill, so she ___________ see the doctor.
2.It is raining. You _________ take your 7.You ____________ take and eat fruit and
umbrella. vegetables on the table.
3.You ________ throw the letter on the stairs. 8.The baby is sleeping. You _______ shout.
4.This is a secret. You ____________ tell 9.You ___________ be friendly to everybody.
anybody. 10.You ________ walk on the grass.
5.You _____________ make noise in the library.

II. Choose the modal that best completes each statement. Write the letters of your answer before the number.
_______1. There ’s a lot of distractions coming from passing vehicles. _____ Lena close the door?
A. must B. could C. would D. can
______2. Caren _____ start investing now if she wants to retire soon
A. can B. may C. would D. have to
______3. Stanley _____ come to the session but his presence would lighten the mood if he’s there.
A. couldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
______4. Serena can’t get a connection on her gadget. _____ she borrow yours?
A. have to B. may C. can D. would
______ 5. It’s a controlled room. Unauthorized persons _____ come inside.
A. don’t have to B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. couldn’t
______6. Jayson _____ be at the airport at least two hours before his flight
A. has to B. can C. may D. would
______7. The invitation says that you _____ only bring two guests with you to the wedding.
A. have to B. can C. may D. could
______ 8. Ethan _____ stay overtime in the office today rather than going and working in the office this weekend.
 A. must B. have to C. could D. would
______9. I believe I ____ finish these tasks before the deadline.
A. may B. would C. could D. have to
______10. Considering the event’s formality, the winners _____ wear their formal attire for the awarding.
A. could B. must C. can D. would