MODAL VERBS IN PASSIVE

FORM: MODAL VERBS+BE+V3/ED

MODAL VERBS+ HAVE+BEEN+ V3/ED
Ex.1. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
1. Those letters ________ now. You can do the typing later.
a. need typing b. needn't be typed c. need to type d. needn't typing
2. The museum is open to everybody. It ________ between 9am and 5pm.
a. visits b. visited c. can visit d. can be visited
3. The train ________ by bad weather. I am not sure.
a. might delay b. might be delaying c. might have delayed d. might have been delayed
4. The room ________ once a day.
a. should clean b. should be cleaning c. should be cleaned d. should have cleaned
5. Two tablets ________ twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly.
a. must take b. must be taken c. must have taken d. must be taking
6. Theresa walked past me without saying a word. She ________ me.
a. can't have seen b. can't see c. can't have been seen d. can be seen
7. I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
a. was started b. will be started c. must started d. must have started
8. We found the exam extremely easy. We ________ so hard.
a. needn't study b. needn't be studying c. needn't have studied d. needn't have been studied
9. There is plenty of money in our account so those cheques …to the bank today.
a. needn't be taken b. needn't be taking c. needn't take d. needn't taking
10. The picnic ________ because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
a. will cancel b. will be cancelling c. will be cancelled d. will have cancelled
11. The room is too dirty. It ________ now.
a. should clean b. should have cleaned c. should be cleaning d. should be being cleaned
12. The situation ________ to continue.
a. cannot allow b. cannot be allowed c. cannot have allowed d. cannot be allowing
13. The machine ________ on by pressing this switch.
a. can turn b. can be turned c. must turn d. should be turning
14. Everybody agrees that no more staff ________.
a. should employ b. should not be employed c. will not be employed d. will he employed
15. Things ________ clear to them so that they can do the work in the way that you have told them.
a. are making b. ought to be made c. have made d. needn't be made
16. Cigarettes ________ at a bakery.
a. most buy b. cannot buy c. cannot be bought d. should not buy
17. The next meeting ________ in May.
a. will hold b. will be held c. will be holding d. will have held
18. ________ in simpler words?
a. Has this issue expressed b. Can't this issue express
c. Can this issue express d. Couldn't this issue be expressed
19. All traffic laws ________.
a. is observed b. must be observed c. must have observed d. had better observe
20. Tomatoes ________ before they are completely ripe.
a. can be picked b. can pick c. needn't pick d. should be picking
Ex. 2. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1. I am not deaf. You _______ shout.
a. must b. mustn't c. need d. needn’t
2. John failed again. He _______ harder.
a. must have tried b. should have tried c. can tried d. may have tried
3. ___ I borrow your lighter for a minute? - Sure, no problem. Actually, you ____ keep it if you want to.
a. May / can b. Must / might c. Will / should d. Might / needn’t
4. I do not mind at all. You _______ apologize.
a. shouldn't b. needn't c. mustn't d. oughtn't to
5. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He ___exhausted after such a long flight now.
a. must be b. must be being c. must have been d. should have been
6. The lamp _______ be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
a. should not b. might not c. must not d. will not
7. It is a top secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.
a. mustn't b. needn't c. mightn't d. won't
8. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _______ be hurried.
a. needn't b. shouldn't c. mustn't d. mayn't
9. Keep quiet. You _______ talk so loudly in here. Everybody is working.
a. may b. must c. might d. mustn't
10. John is not at home. He _____ go somewhere with Daisy. I am not sure.
a. might b. will c. must d. should
11. _______ I have a day off tomorrow? - Of course not. We have a lot of things to do.
a. Must b. Will c. May d. Need
12. The computer _______ reprogramming. There is something wrong with the software.
a.needs b. need c. should d. may
13. _______ I be here by 6 o'clock? - No, you _______.
a. Shall/mightn't b. Must / needn't c. Will / mayn't d. Might / won't
14. If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I _______ down the Colorado River right now.
a. should have floated b. must be floating c. would be floating d. would have been floating
15. You _______ touch that switch, whatever you do.
a. mustn't b. needn't c. won't d. wouldn't
16. Susan ___ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
a. mustn't b. couldn't c. can't d. needn't
17. You _______ be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a penny to their name.
a. needn't b. couldn't c. mayn't d. mustn't
18. - Oh no! I completely forgot we were supposed to pick Jenny up at the airport this morning.
- She _______ there waiting for us
a. needn't sit b. might still sit c. must still be sitting d. should have sat
19. Jane often wears beautiful new clothes. She _______ be very rich.
a. must b. could c. might d. needn’t
20. She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yard.
a. needn't b. shouldn't c. mustn't d. can't
21. Hiking the trail to the peak _______ be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic weather changes. You
_______ research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent.
a. might / can b. may / mustn't c. can / should d. must / needn't
22. I can't find my book anywhere. I _______ have left it on the train. I am not sure.
a. must b. needn't c. should d. might
23. You _______ lunch. We have already eaten.
a. need preparing b. needn't have prepared c. should prepare d. should have prepared
35. If I had gone to the University of Miami, I _______ in their Spanish immersion program.
a. should' participate b. needn't participate c. could have participated d. must have participated
36. Let's do something to protect the environment, _______ we?
a. must b. need c. will d. shall
37. I will do everything. You _______ do anything unless you really want to.
a. may b. needn't c. must d. ought to
38. You ___ forget to learn the lesson by heart. The new teacher is so strict.
a. needn't b. mustn't c. mayn't d. mightn't
39. They _______ be away for the weekend, but I am not sure.
a. might b. can c. must d. should
40. You _______ now if you wish.
a. must leave b. may leave c. need leaving d. mustn't leave
41. You _______ worry so much. I will help you.
a. must b. mustn't c. might not d. needn't
42. If there is anything you _______ let me know.
a. must b. should c. need d. may
43. Please, keep silent. You _______ speak during the exam.
a. may not b. might not c. needn't d. must
44. You _______ drive at more than 70 miles per hour in the UK.
a. mustn't b. needn't c. may not d. might not
45. You _______ go to the shop. I have already bought the milk.
a. ought to b. needn't c. should d. may
46. While hiking in Alaska, you have to keep an eye out for bears. If you see one, you _______ approach it. It is dangerous. .
a. might not b. may not c. needn't d. must not
47. Polar bears are beautiful animals; _______, they are wild and unpredictable in nature.
a. despite b. however c. so d. therefore
48. You do not have to be afraid of bear, _______ educating yourself about the dangers can help keep you safe. .
a. but b. so c. therefore d. although
49. You _______ leave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused yourself
a. must b. needn't c. may d. mustn't
50._______ you open the window, please? It is so hot in here.
a. May b. Might c. Could d. Need
51. Family _______ spend more time talking, instead of just watching TV.
a. must b. should c. might d. needn't
52.The residents ________ that there is a crocodile at large in the area.
a. must be warned b. must have warned c. may warned d. may be warning
53.These boxes ________ with care.
a. should have handled b. should be handling c. should handle d. should be handled
54.Thousands of cranes ________.
a. will be returned the spring b. will return the spring c. will be returned in the spring d. will return in the spring
55.Nuclear waste ________ as a liquid in stainless-steel containers which are encased in concrete.
a. must store b. must be storing c. must be stored d. must have stored
56.Before he ________ the project, Bill had to contact an expert in pesticide-use management.
a. could finish b. could be finished c. had been finished d. had to be finished
57: It was wrong of you to criticise your son in front of his friends.
A. You shouldn't have criticised your son in front of his friends.
B. You must have criticised your son in front of his friends.
C. You mightn't have criticised your son in front of his friends.
D. You could have criticised your son in front of his friends.
58. I'm certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
A. Joe needn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
B. Joe mightn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
C. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
D. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
59. I'm sure that they had practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They couldn't have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
B. They must have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
C. They shouldn't have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
D. They might have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
60.I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was wrong.
A. I couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B. I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C. I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D. I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
61.The money raised in the appeal will use to help those in need in remote areas.
A B C D
62. Plastic bags are harmful to the environment so they should replace by paper bags.
A B C D
TEST 2019
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: If you follow my directions, you......her house easily.
A. will find B. would have found C. found D. would find
Question 2: Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition......
A. as it may require walking several miles
B. so that it would require walking several miles
C. so as not to require walking several miles
D. without being required to walk several miles
Question 3: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to......your feelings when I said such a thing.
A. injure B. hurt C. destroy D. break
Question 4: Laura came to......me for taking care of her dog when she was away.
A. thankfully B. thankful C. thank D. thankfulness
Question 5: The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always......memories of his childhood home.
A. evoked B. instilled C. reminisced D. incited
Question 6: Schoolchildren shouldn’t make fun of those who are intellectually......to them.
A. essential B. familiar C. responsible D. inferior
Question 7: The film was so intriguing that the audienee were all......to the screen until the end.
A. stuck B. hooked C. attached D. glued
Question 8: My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children......he is very busy.
A. despite B. although C. because of D. moreover
Question 9: Linda took great photos of butterflies while she......in the forest.
A. is hiking B. was hiking C. hiked D. had hiked
Question 10: The children are highly excited......the coming summer holiday.
A. for B. about C. to D. with
Question 11: A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things characterised by the connections ofall mobile.......
A. accessories B. utensils C. devices D. vehicles
Question 12: Joseph would never forget......by his boss through no fault ofhis own.
A. to criticise B. to be criticised C. being criticised D. criticising
Question 13: Once.......with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more confident to start the new course.
A. having provided B. are provided C. provided D. providing
Question 14: John is.......most hard-working student I've ever known.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of thefollowing
exchanges.
Question 15: Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
~ Linda: “I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
~ Peter "............. . It may cause accidents or even deaths.”
A. I absolutely agree with you. B. You must be kidding.
C. I don’t understand what you mean. D. I don’t think so.
Question 16: A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
~ Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?”
~ Mary: “..............”
A. What a shame! B. You’re welcome. C. Yes, please. D. Me too.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 17: A. teach B. speak C. leave D. learn
Question 18: A. cancelled B. followed C. performed D. discussed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19: A. chemical B. terrific C. general D. beautiful
Questlop 20: A. glisten B. provide C. repeat D. collect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of thefollowing questions.
Question 21: For a fruitful discussion, the chairman should make sure that every member is at liberty to voice their
opinions.
A. having no freedom B. having no restriction
C. getting approval D. getting satisfaction
Question 22: My kids only have a faint memory of our hometown as they have lived away from it for a long time.
A. poor B. dear C. quick D. vague
Mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: Many experts support the view that children should start learning English as early as possible.
A. reason B. opinion C. reaction D. problem
Question 24: The young singer’s career took off after her latest album topped the charts.
A. remained unchanged B. became successful
C. ended in failure D. went unnoticed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
orphrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanksfrom 25 to 29.
Effects of Television on Childhood Literacy
Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children’s time. From when they start in preschool, children spend more
time watching television than participating in any other (25).......except sleeping. (26)......, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
The results of some research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the comprehension processes activated while
reading and the processes (27).......take place during a period of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case
that children who learn comprehension skills from television viewing before they are ready to read are (28).......with some
very important tools when they later learn to read. It has been noted that children are frequently better at recalling televised
stories they have watched compared to those they have simply heard. Due to the fact that it is a visual medium, television
can present information more concretely than written and spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (29)......some
of the skills and knowledge needed for later reading.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thornas)
Question 25: A. active B. activate C. activity D. actively
Question 26: A. however B. Due to C. For example D. Because
Question 27: A. when B. who C. that D. where
Question 28: A. obsessed B. covered C. occupied D. equipped
Question 29: A. allocate B. cultivate C. manipulate D. regulate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 30: "When did you start practising yoga?” asked Tom.
A. Tom wanted to know when I was starting practising yoga.
B. Tom wanted to know when did I start practising yoga.
C. Tom wanted to know when I had started practising yoga.
D. Tom wanted to know when had I started practising yoga.