Pre-Intermediate Modal Verbs

Workshop – Week 5 Grammar

STUDENT’S WORKSHEET – Practice 2

Ex. 1 Fill in the gaps with suitable modal verbs/expressions.

1. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He __________ be

exhausted after such a long flight.
2. The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra
credit. But we ____________ read it if we don't want to.
3. Susan ________ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so
loudly.
4. The television isn't working. It ___________ got damaged during the
move.
5. A: ________ you hold your breath for more than a minute? B: No, I ____.
6. You _________ speak foreign languages to get the job of an interpreter in
this company.
7. You ________ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good.
8. You _______ be kidding! That ________ be true.
9. You ________ leave the table once you have finished your meal and politely
excused yourself.
10. ________ we move into the living room? It's more comfortable in there and
there's a beautiful view of the lake.
11. I was very happy when I _________ pass my driving test.
12. We miss you so much. You _________ come and visit us as soon as
possible.
13. __________ I ask to speak to the financial director, please?
14. You __________ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict
about paying on time.
15. Do you always have to say the first thing that pops into your head?
________ you think once in a while before you speak?
16. Yesterday, I ________ study all day for my French final. I didn't get to sleep
until after midnight.
17. The lamp _________ be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
18. You ___________ told me earlier that you need money. I would have lent
you any sum.
19. ________ we go to the theatre this weekend?
20. You _____________ hurried so much. There’s still plenty of time left.
21. He is such a good candidate. I think you ________ take another look at his
resume and reconsider him for the position.