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1 Complete the text with the modal verbs from the box.
3 Complete the polite requests and offers with the
correct phrase.
can can’t must mustn’t should shouldn’t
To apply for the new photocard driving licence, you 1 Do you think (gift-wrap) you could gift-wrap it
(1) must send either your passport or birth for me?
certificate for identification. If you are planning to 2 Are you OK? Is there anything (do / help)
travel abroad within four weeks, you (2) ?
send us your passport. You (3) keep a 3 (mind) opening the window?
photocopy of the documents that you send in. You It’s really hot.
(4) still drive while your application is
being processed. 4 Would you mind (I / open) the
window? It’s very stuffy.
Please note: your photograph (5) be in
colour. The department (6) accept black 5 (ready to order) , or shall I
and white photographs. Black and white photographs come back later?
will be returned to the applicant. 6 Do you think (try on) these jeans?
1 point for each correct 5
7 Do you think we (get table) on the
answer terrace?
8 Sorry, I (not realize) it was your chair.
2 Complete the sentences with a suitable word. 9 If you want, I’ll (lift) into town later.
1 She tried on lots of different dresses, but 10 Could you (drop) at the cinema?
none of them fitted well.
11 Would you mind (move / car) ?I
2 I was up to respect older people and can’t get my car out.
to be considerate.
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3 I took care my neighbour’s garden last
month.
4 Correct the mistakes.
4 They went their lesson notes together
to review the new grammar. 1 British teenagers hadn’t to attend school in the
19th century. didn’t have to
5 Our plane took late, so we
were worried about missing the connection. 2 Will I open the door for you?
3 In this area, you are allowed to show your ID.
6 Turn the TV . Can you hear a noise
outside?
4 You can see the new superhero film. I
7 Don’t forget to up your computer really recommend it.
before you go on holiday.
5 You mustn’t buy a new computer to use this
8 I had problems getting the change program. It works fine on older ones.
in climate when I moved to Africa. But now 6 When the noise died off, the lecture began.
everything’s fine.
9 I thought I would up some Italian,
but most people spoke English. 7 You don’t have to allow babies to travel in the
front seat of a car.
10 I look like my mum, but both my brothers take
my dad. 8 You’ve got do more exercise.
9 I didn’t allow to stay up late when I was young.
11 Is your mobile wet? Don’t switch it
again until you’ve dried
it. 10 Please can you get an eye on my phone?
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11 Do we must tidy up our room right now?

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5 Complete the advice using the correct form of a must b are allowed to
should
or must.
1 There’s no reason to believe him.
You shouldn’t believe him .
2 Smoking is forbidden here.
You .
3 It’s not a good idea to argue with your
boss. I don’t
4 It’s illegal to take sharp objects onto the
plane. Passengers
5 Wearing a seat-belt is compulsory.
Drivers
6 If you leave now, you will avoid the rush
hour traffic.
You
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6 Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.

1 I think grandma’s really ill. We call a doctor
immediately.
a must b can
2 If there is a fire, you leave the
office building.
a have to b are allowed to
3 You make a fire in a forest in dry weather.
a don’t have to b mustn’t
4 You drive on the left in Australia.
a must b should
5 My cousins play computer games on
weeknights.
a aren’t able to b aren’t allowed to
6 My car’s broken down. Do you think I get a
new one?
a should b can
7 You always keep your passport with you
when you’re travelling.
a should b can
8 You swim here! This beach is
closed. a don’t have to b mustn’t
9 I think this meat is bad! You eat it.
a mustn’t b aren’t allowed to
10 Do you think I tell Fiona that her boyfriend
loves Gail?
a can b should
11 Come on! You tell me the truth. I need
to know.

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7 Match A and B to make statements and questions.
A1 Do young men still have to d
2 You are not allowed to
3 If you ride a motorbike, you should
4 Sorry, I must
5 Are students allowed to
6 Before travelling abroad, you should
B a wear a helmet.
b take dogs into this part of the park.
c check the weather forecast for your
destination. d do military service in the UK?
e bring food into the
classroom? f go home now –
it’s very late.
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8 Complete the table with the missing forms of

the modal verbs.
Permission No permission Asking for
permission
You can do it. 1) Can I do it?
You are allowed You aren’t 2)
to do it. allowed to do it.
Obligation Prohibition Asking about
obligation
3) You mustn’t do Must I do it?
it.
Obligation No obligation Asking about
obligation
You have to do 4) 5)
it.

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9 Write the pronoun in the correct place in each 10 Circle the correct word or phrase.
sentence. 1 Keith brought up / in / away his children to
1 Sorry! I can’t get over this rock. (it) believe that competition was always healthy.
Sorry! I can’t get over it . 2 Harriet picked on / up / at the rules of chess
2 I’ve asked twice, and I don’t want to bring up really quickly.
the subject again. (it) 3 The journey was so long that I dropped over /
I’ve asked twice, and I don’t want to bring up out / off to sleep on the train.
again. 4 I decided to take on / in / up tennis to improve
3 He cleaned his shoes after taking off his my fitness.
shoes. (them) 5 The idea took off / out / away online and
He cleaned his shoes after taking off . soon everyone was trying it.
4 I tried on the shirt, but it looked dreadful. (it) 6 They don’t get on / away / up with their neighbours.
I tried on , but it looked dreadful. 7 She dropped off me / drop me off / dropped me off
at the supermarket on her way to work.
5 When it comes to cooking, they take after
their grandmother. (her) 8 We asked our friends to look after / for / at our
dog while we were away.
When it comes to cooking, they take after
. 9 I hate to bring in / on / up the question of
money, but we have to discuss it.
6 I told the boys to pick up their rubbish.
10 I hope I’ll get through / over / across the exam.
(it) I told the boys to pick up .
I’ve studied really hard.
7 I looked up the times for the film online.
11 When you see a new word in an English text,
(them) I looked up online. do you look it up / look up it / look it in an
8 The company worked hard to get over the online dictionary straight away?
economic crisis. (it)
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9 Greg tried to give up sweets, but it was

difficult. (them)
Greg tried to give up , but it
was difficult.
10 I never want to look after Tiddles the
cat again. (him)
I never want to look after again.
11 You can fill out the form at the desk over there.
(it) You can fill out over there.

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