Name: _________________________ Section: ___________________________

I. Choose the best modal verb to fill the gap

Q1. You _________________eat so much chocolate. It's not good for you.
 don't have to  shouldn't
 mustn't
Q2. What do you want to do? - Well, we______________ have a picnic, but it looks like rain.
 can  should
 could  would
Q3. Which sign are you more likely to see at an airport: Bags____________ not be left unattended.
 can  must  may

Q4. You_________________ forget your sun cream. It's going to be very hot!
 don't have to  mustn't  needn't
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Q5. If you don't start working harder, you _______________repeat the course next year.
 have to  must  will have to
Q6. I didn't feel very well yesterday. I _______________eat anything.
 cannot  couldn't  mustn't
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Q7. How did you do in the test? - OK. It__________________ worse!
 could be  might be
 could have been  would have been
Q8. _________ you help me move this table?
 Can  Could
Q9. You ____________ look at me when I am talking to you.
 could  should  would
Q10. The test starts at 10.30. You _________ be late.
 don't have to  mustn't
Q11. Entrance to the museum was free. We ___________ pay to get in.
 needn't  didn't need to
Q13. I was using my pencil a minute ago. It _____________ be here somewhere!
 can  must
 could  would
Q14. I _____________ be able to help you, but I'm not sure yet.
 might  would
Q15. I really ___________try to get fit.
 may  must  would

II. Directions: Fill-out the sentences with correct
modals.
(to express ability) 1. I ________sing a song.
(obligation) 2. We ________ask a lawyer.
(obligation) 3. I _________ go to bed earlier.
(permission) 4. _________ I use your chair?
(willingness) 5. I ________ wash the dishes.
(ability) 6. Ana _________ drive a car.
(permission) 7. ________ I use phone, please?
(obligation) 8. Alex ______ do something about it.
(permission) 9. _________ I go out?
10. Bonus