MODAL VERBS

A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD OR PHRASE TO COMPLETE THE

FOLLOWING SENTENCES.
1 We are not completely sure but Cindy ... come back tomorrow.
a) needn't b) may c) ought
2 When I was a child, in the summer afternoons we ... play in the street with boys and girls from
the neighbourhood.
a) won't b) must c) would
3 ……….. I have some more wine, please?
a) Could b) Needn't c) Would
4 I......believe my eyes. Is George the one who is standing over there?
a) won't b) mustn't c) can't
5 He.......be the richest person in the village. He has just bought two luxurious cars.
a) may not b) ought c) must
6 He....have studied more for the final exam and spend less time playing with the computer.
a) would b) should c) have to
7 My bedroom....redecorating, I'm tired of the old furniture.
a) has to b) may c) needs
8 I....rather you checked my exercise before giving it to the teacher.
a) would b) should c) ought to
9 ……………. I use your mobile phone? It's an emergency.
a) Must b) May c) Won't
10 In many schools of England students...wear uniforms. It is compulsory.
a) should b) must c) may
11 Sara's daughter....write perfectly when she was seven.
a) might b) could c) mustn't
12 I....let you know when I have more information about the matter.
a) would b) will c) can't
13 The worst...have happened, but fortunately everybody carne back safe and sound.
a) ought to b) might c) can't
14 The problem was so difficult that even the teacher. .solve it.
a) may b) needed c) couldn't

B. REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING MODAL VERBS.

1. Do you mind if I use your pen?

...........................................................................................…?
2. Do you want to eat out tonight?
................................................................................................…?
3. If I were you, I would get a good lawyer.
You…..............................................................................................
4. A university degree isn’t necessary for that job.
You…..............................................................................................
5. Perhaps my father will pick us up.
My father…..............................................................................................
6. Eating is forbidden in class.
You…..............................................................................................
7. The boss allows the workers to have one afternoon off a week.
The workers…..............................................................................................
8. Don’t take my CDs without asking for permission.
You…..............................................................................................
9. It’s compulsory to fill in this form.
You…..............................................................................................
10. She hasn’t phoned for a long time. Perhaps she has gone on
holiday.
She…..............................................................................................
11. You are worse today. Why didn’t you go to the doctor yesterday?
You…..............................................................................................
12. I’m sure Carol worked very hard. The project was brilliant.
Carol…..............................................................................................
13. I’m sure John took his keys before he left home. He always does.
John…..............................................................................................
14. Ann finished her project last Saturday although it wasn’t necessary to finish it until next
week.
Ann …..............................................................................................
15. It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn’t.
I…..............................................................................................
16. Perhaps James knew about the trip; I’m not sure.
James…..............................................................................................
17. It’s absolutely necessary that we finish our article today.
We…..............................................................................................
18. I was so worried about you. Why didn’t you call me?
You…..............................................................................................
19. It’s forbidden to smoke in the underground.
You…..............................................................................................
20. I’m sure Ann didn’t send you that message.
Ann…..............................................................................................
21. Sarah was able to play the guitar very well when she was only five.
Sarah…..............................................................................................
22. Yes, it’s OK for you to leave earlier tomorrow.
You…..............................................................................................
23. Is it possible for you to lend me 20€?
..............................................................................................…?
24. I was told to work late at the office yesterday.
I..............................................................................................…
25. I’m sure he didn’t do it. He is such an honest man!
He... ..............................................................................................
26. I don’t know where the children are. Perhaps Sam has taken them to the
cinema. Sam…..............................................................................................
27. She went to the airport to pick me up even when I told her that I would take a taxi.
She…..............................................................................................
28. Why did you buy that coat? It’s too big for you.
You…..............................................................................................