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MODALS
MODALS-1
ENGLISH EXERCISE
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1. How ______ you have left the bathroom in such a mess ?
(A) couldn't
(B) might
(C) could
(D) will
2. Mat ______ be lazy but he is certainly not stupid.
(A) needn't
(B) mustn't
(C) should
(D) may
3. I ______ speak Swedish, Dutch and Japanese.
(A) can
(B) may
(C) should
(D) shouldn't
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4. I think we are lost. The man ______ have given us the wrong directions
(A) might
(B) should
(C) would
(D) will
5. You ______ be serious about swimming outdoors in winter.
(A) would
(B) can't
(C) could
(D) might
6. Plants ______ have sunlight in order to make food.
(A) can
(B) may
(C) must
(D) will
7. Since our bags are identical you ______ have taken mine by mistake.
(A) can
(B) will
(C) shall
(D) could
8. Parents ______ take care of their children.
(A) may
(B) ought to
(C) mustn't
(D) shouldn't
9. ______ you excuse me for a moment ?
(A) Would
(B) Should
(C) Must
(D) Needn't
10. She ______ stay up late if she takes a nap now.
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(A) mustn't
(B) shouldn't
(C) can
(D) used to
11. It's late. It's time ______ home.
(A) we go
(B) we must go
(C) we should go
(D) we went
ANSWER
1C 2D 3A 4A 5B 6C 7D 8B 9A 10C 11D
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MODALS-2
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1. The rules say that you ______ bring along your identity card to the
examination hall.
(A) will
(B) used to
(C) would
(D) need to
2. He ______ take care of himself before he fell ill.
(A) could
(B) might
(C) may
(D) must
3. My father ______ carry me on his shoulders when I was a child.
(A) can
(B) would
(C) should
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(D) may
4. She was driving so fast that she ______ stop in time.
(A) can't
(B) needn't
(C) couldn't
(D) shouldn't
5. That lady ______ be Jenny. She is fatter.
(A) may
(B) mustn't
(C) should
(D) can't
6. ______ you get well soon !
(A) Can
(B) Will
(C) May
(D) Would
7. The rain has stopped so you ______ put on your raincoat.
(A) needn't
(B) can't
(C) couldn't
(D) should
8. Why did you push her ? She ______ have fallen and hurt herself.
(A) can
(B) could
(C) shall
(D) should
9. We ______ share a room but he has moved out now.
(A) will
(B) shall
(C) used to
(D) may
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10. If people ______ live forever the world ______ be overcrowded.
(A) may, must
(B) will, could
(C) must, should
(D) could, would
11. I've lost one of my gloves. I ______ it somewhere.
(A) must drop
(B) must have dropped
(C) must be dropping
(D) must have been dropping
ANSWER
1D 2A 3B 4C 5D 6C 7A 8B 9C 10D 11B
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MODALS-3
ENGLISH EXERCISE
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Complete B's sentences using can / could / might / must / should / would + the verb in
brackets. In some sentences you need to use have : must have ... / should have ... etc.
In some sentences you need the negative ( can't/couldn't etc )
1. A : I'm hungry.
B : But you've just had lunch. You ______ hungry already. ( be )
2. A : I haven't seen our neighbors for ages.
B : No. They ______ away. ( go )
3. A : What's the weather like ? Is it raining ?
B : Not at the moment but it ______ later. ( rain )
4. A : Where has Julia gone ?
B : I'm not sure. She ______ to the bank. ( go )
5. A : I didn't see you at John's party last week.
B : No, I had to work that evening, so I ______. ( go )
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6. A : I saw you at John's party last week.
B : No, you didn't. You ______ me. I didn't go to John's party. ( see )
7. A : When did you post the letter to Mary ?
B : This morning. So she ______ it tomorrow. ( get )
8. A : When was the last time you saw Bill ?
B : Years ago. I ______ him if I saw him now. ( recognize )
9. A : Did you hear the explosion ?
B : What explosion ?
A : There was a loud explosion a few minutes ago. You ______ it. ( hear )
10. A : We weren't sure which way to go. In the end we turned right.
B : You went the wrong way. You ______ left. ( turn )
ANSWER
1. can't be
2. must have gone
3. could rain / might rain
4. might have gone / could have gone
5. couldn't go
6. couldn't have seen / can't have seen
7. should get
8. wouldn't recognize / might not recognize
9. must have heard
10. should have turned
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MODALS-4
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Make sentences from the words in brackets.
1. Don't phone Ann now. ( she might / have / lunch )
__________________.
2. I ate too much. Now I feel sick. ( I shouldn't / eat / so much )
__________________.
3. I wonder why Tom didn't phone me. ( he must / forget )
__________________.
4. Why did you go home so early ? ( you needn't / go / home so early )
__________________.
5. You've signed the contract. ( it / can't / change / now )
__________________.
6. 'What's Linda doing ?' 'I'm not sure.' ( she may / watch / television )
__________________.
7. Ann was standing outside the cinema. ( she must / wait / for somebody )
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__________________.
8. He was in prison at the time that the crime was committed, so ( he couldn't / do / it )
__________________.
9. Why weren't you here earlier ? ( you ought / be / here earlier )
__________________.
10. Why didn't you ask me to help you ? ( I would / help / you )
__________________.
11. I'm surprised nobody told you that the road was very dangerous. ( you should / warn )
__________________.
12. George was in a strange mood yesterday. ( he might not / feel / very well )
__________________.
ANSWER
1. She might be having lunch.
2. I shouldn't have eaten so much.
3. He must have forgotten.
4. You needn't have gone home so early.
5. It can't be changed now.
6. She ay be watching television.
7. She must have been waiting for somebody.
8. he couldn't have done it.
9. You ought to have been here earlier.
10. I would have helped you.
11. You should have been warned.
12. He might not have been feeling very well. / He might not have felt very well.
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MODALS-5
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Fill in the blanks with a suitable modal verb
1. You ______ brush your teeth after every meal.
2. The boys ______ train hard if they want to win the competition.
3. If it does not rain tomorrow, we ______ go for a picnic.
4. ______ you like to join me for a trip up Cameron Highlands ?
5. You ______ pay $5 if you want to take part in the contest.
6. ______ I go to the toilet please ?
7. Children ______ respect their elders.
8. Mrs. Tay _______ leave for Bangkok tomorrow for a business meeting.
9. I ______ take a holiday after working tirelessly on this project.
10. Although Daniel is an obedient child, he ______ be rebellious at times.
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ANSWER
1. You should brush your teeth after every meal.
2. The boys must train hard if they want to win the competition.
3. If it does not rain tomorrow, we could go for a picnic.
4. Would you like to join me for a trip up Cameron Highlands ?
5. You must pay $5 if you want to take part in the contest.
6. May I go to the toilet please ?
7. Children must respect their elders.
8. Mrs. Tay will leave for Bangkok tomorrow for a business meeting.
9. I need to take a holiday after working tirelessly on this project.
10. Although Daniel is an obedient child, he can be rebellious at times.
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MODALS-6
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What would you say to these people ? Use 'should' or 'need to' to give
advice.
Example :
I always feel sleepy and tired.
You should sleep earlier at night.
1. I don't know what color to choose for the house.
2. I don't know the way to the museum.
3. My brother is always late for work.
4. There is illegal racing on the main road.
5. My younger brother has started smoking.
6. I am worried about the exam.
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7. I do not know how to do the Maths question.
8. I am putting on too much weight.
9. I saw two boys fighting in the toilet.
10. I do not have enough money to pay for my school fees.
ANS WER
1. You need to consider your options and choose the best color.
2. You need to refer to a map.
3. You should tell him to wake up earlier.
4. You should report it to the police.
5. You should advise him against it.
6. You need to calm down and worry less.
7. You should ask the teacher.
8. You need to watch your diet.
9. You should inform the headmaster.
10. You should speak to the school counsellor.
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MODALS-7
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1. The players ______ obey their captain if they want to win the match.
(A) can
(B) could
(C) may
(D) must
2. The bag was so light that I ______ carry it.
(A) can
(B) must
(C) may
(D) could
3. You have been naughty. You ______ not go out for a week.
(A) won't
(B) shall
(C) may
(D) could
4. That fruit is poisonous. You ______ not eat it.
(A) will
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(B) could
(C) must
(D) may
5. He ______ fly an airplane when he was in the Air Force.
(A) could
(B) can
(C) may
(D) must
6. "______ you speak English ?", the teacher asked me.
(A) Can
(B) Shall
(C) May
(D) Shan't
7. Don't worry. We ______ make sure he comes tonight.
(A) may
(B) could
(C) will
(D) shall
8. The water-melon tasted delicious. You ______ it.
(A) should be tasted
(B) ought to have tasted
(C) will have tasted
(D) shall taste
9. The beef curry is hot and spicy. You ______ put too much chilli and pepper.
(A) shouldn't
(B) couldn't
(C) shall
(D) must
10. At the rate you are going you ______ fall off the bike.
(A) need
(B) Had
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(C) may
(D) won't
ANSWER : 1D 2D 3B 4C 5A 6A 7C 8B 9A 10C
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MODALS-8
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1. If anybody ______ for us, tell them we ______ be in the cafeteria.
(A) see, could,
(B) sees, may
(C) look, may
(D) looks, will
2. The animal ______ to be put to sleep as it ______ be dangerous later on.
(A) had, will
(B) would, can
(C) has, may
(D) could, won't
3. After the death of her grandma, Jane _____ sit on that rock and gaze down into the water.
(A) could
(B) would
(C) may
(D) can
4. ______ I watch television when I finish my homework ?
(A) Will
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(B) Might
(C) Could
(D) Shall
5. Since she left town, her brother ______ clean and cook for the family.
(A) had to
(B) need to
(C) have to
(D) has to
AN SWER
1D 2C 3B 4C 5D
PART-2
1. "We ______ help the blind man cross the road," Helmi told his friend.
(A) can
(B) should
(C) would
(D) must not
2. The children were told that they ______ play with switches as they are dangerous.
(A) must not
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(B) could
(C) could not
(D) would not
3. ______ we go and visit Tammy at the hospital tomorrow ?
(A) Will
(B) Shall
(C) Would
(D) Might
4. Jacky ______ apologize to the teacher for his rude behavior.
(A) can
(B) ought to
(C) might
(D) should not
5. The group is not sure when they ______ hold their first meeting.
(A) shall
(B) will
(C) could
(D) would
6. Mother ______ us to play the video game if we behave ourselves.
(A) cannot allow
(B) should allow
(C) may allow
(D) ought to allow
7. Harriet ______ tell her mother where she got the ring, no matter how many times her mother asked
her.
(A) could not
(B) must not
(C) would not
(D) may not
8. You ______ tell this to anyone; it's a secret between you and me.
(A) can
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(B) may not
(C) must not
(D) should not
ANSWER
1B 2A 3B 4B 5B 6C 7C 8C
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MODALS-9
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1. ______ the boys finish the project in time ?
(A) Should
(B) Can
(C) May
(D) Shall
2. We ______ be hasty in making a decision.
(A) must
(B) must not
(C) could not
(D) would not
3. The boys ______ admit that it was their mistake.
(A) can
(B) would
(C) should
(D) will not
4. ______ you always go against her instructions ?
(A) Must
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(B) May
(C) Ought
(D) Can
5. ______ we help the old woman carry the heavy bag now ?
(A) Should
(B) Might
(C) Shall
(D) Could
6. I want to play badminton but I have no racquet. ______ I borrow yours ?
(A) Would
(B) May
(C) Should
(D) Must
7. We ______ solve the problem after working on it for a while.
(A) may
(B) would
(C) could
(D) ought
8. If you are not feeling well, you ______ come to school.
(A) would
(B) could not
(C) should not
(D) might not
ANSWER 1B 2B 3C 4A 5C 6B 7C 8C
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MODALS-10
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1. She ______ shout at her younger sister like that; it will frighten the little girl.
(A) ought not to
(B) would not
(C) could not
(D) will not
2. The boys ______ make too much noise in the library.
(A) should
(B) cannot
(C) must not
(D) may not
3. We ______ going to visit our sick relative the next day.
(A) should be
(B) must be
(C) could be
(D) will be
4. ______ I know what your name is ?
(A) Could
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(B) Should
(C) Must
(D) May
5. Kitty ______ sing and dance very well.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) can
(D) may
6. Cherry ______ be more careful who she tells her secrets to or everyone will know them.
(A) can
(B) would
(C) ought to
(D) could
7. If he is offered a reward, he ______refuse to take it.
(A) could
(B) will
(C) would
(D) would not
8. The train from Penang ______ arrive soon; just be patient.
(A) would
(B) should
(C) may
(D) can
ANSWER
1A 2C 3D 4D 5C 6C 7B 8B
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MODALS-11
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1. The children wonder whether the experiment ______ work or not.
(A) must
(B) will
(C) should
(D) could
2. The baby cubs ______ be attacked by predators if left unprotected.
(A) must
(B) ought to
(C) might
(D) should
3. ______ we be excused from the class ?
(A) May
(B) Ought
(C) Should
(D) Would
4. You ______ put your dog on a leash when you take it for a walk.
(A) cannot
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(B) should
(C) might
(D) would
5. Fergie ______ study hard if she wants to pass her exams.
(A) might
(B) shall
(C) must
(D) cannot
6. Mother ______ carry the basket as it was too heavy.
(A) cannot
(B) may not
(C) will not
(D) could not
7. ______ we go to sleep now ? We want to stay up longer.
(A) Should
(B) Can
(C) Ought
(D) Must
8. Jack ______ forgive Peter as he is truly apologetic.
(A) can
(B) should
(C) must
(D) should not
ANSWER
1B 2C 3A 4B 5C 6D 7D 8B
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MODALS-12
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1. What ______ the boys do to make up for their mistakes ?
(A) may
(B) cannot
(C) must not
(D) can
2. Trina ______ swim very well ! Her father taught her swimming when she was very young.
(A) cannot
(B) must not
(C) can
(D) must
3. Sandra ______ have revealed Henry's secrets to Fran. Now Henry's upset with her.
(A) cannot
(B) would not
(C) must not
(D) should not
4. Please, ______ you tell me the time ?
(A) should
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(B) could
(C) must
(D) may
5. They ______ be a little late because they have just left the office.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) may
(D) ought to
6. The detectives found a clue that ______ have been left behind by the culprits.
(A) would
(B) should
(C) might
(D) can
7. You ______ definitely get what you want if you work hard for it.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) could
(D) will
8. ______ I get you something for your headache ?
(A) Shall
(B) Would
(C) Must
(D) Ought
ANSWER
1D 2C 3D 4B 5C 6C 7D 8A
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MODALS-13
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1. ______ you lend me your mobile phone ? Mine is not working.
(A) Must
(B) May
(C) Should
(D) Could
2. Parents ______ always try to be a good example to their children.
(A) could
(B) should
(C) may
(D) shall
3. The girls are certain that their mother ______ be angry with them for coming home late.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) will
(D) could
4. Look at the heavy clouds, it ______ rain soon.
(A) should
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(B) can
(C) ought to
(D) might
5. " ______ we go and visit your Granny today ?" suggested Mother.
(A) Should
(B) Shall
(C) Will
(D) Could
6. " ______ you marry me ?" the prince asked the beautiful maiden.
(A) Must
(B) May
(C) Shall
(D) Will
7. Kelly ______ to have been so harshly punished for her small mistake.
(A) must not
(B) should not
(C) ought not
(D) would not
8. Danny and his family ______ be leaving for a holiday next week; they've already booked the
tickets.
(A) may
(B) would
(C) will
(D) must
ANSWER
1D 2B 3C 4D 5B 6D 7C 8C
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1. It ______ be quite hard to prove that Jill is innocent but we are going to try.
(A) need
(B) will
(C) must
(D) ought to
2. ______ the old wardrobe be thrown away or given to the rag and bone man ?
(A) Must
(B) Would
(C) Should
(D) Could
3. Kumin ______ be late for school today because of the traffic jam.
(A) would
(B) will
(C) should
(D) might
4. Do you have any idea who ______ have done such a thing to the dog ?
(A) must
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(B) would
(C) will
(D) could
5. Children ______ be taught not to play with matches.
(A) must
(B) can
(C) would
(D) could
6. ______ Jill mind if we take her pen without permission ?
(A) Will
(B) Should
(C) Can
(D) May
7. How much flour ______ be used to make this chocolate cake ?
(A) could
(B) should
(C) may
(D) can
8. Hilda ______ use the computer only if she has completed her work.
(A) could
(B) shall
(C) might
(D) may
ANSWER
1B 2C 3D 4D 5A 6A 7B 8D
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1. Lindy ______ give in to peer pressure.
(A) may not
(B) must
(C) should
(D) must not
2. It ______ be nice to have the whole week off from school.
(A) could
(B) can
(C) would
(D) ought
3. ______ you play the radio that loud ?
(A) Must
(B) Could
(C) Can
(D) Might
4. Kim ______ have some other reasons for doing what she did.
(A) will
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(B) may
(C) might
(D) should
5. Keeping the classroom clean ______ be the responsibility of everyone in the class.
(A) may
(B) shall
(C) should
(D) can
6. We ______ listen to our parents' advice regarding this matter.
(A) can
(B) ought to
(C) cannot
(D) may
7. Both the boys ______ skate very well.
(A) may
(B) might
(C) shall
(D) can
8. You ______ always ask for permission first before using someone else's things.
(A) may
(B) could
(C) should
(D) would
ANSWER
1D 2C 3A 4C 5C 6B 7D 8C
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MODALS-16
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1. _______ I use the telephone please ?
(A) Should
(B) Would
(C) May
(D) Will
2. Ginny ______ have kicked the poor dog; now it is howling in pain.
(A) must not
(B) could not
(C) cannot
(D) should not
3. What ______ we do during this coming weekend ? Any suggestions ?
(A) must
(B) ought
(C) shall
(D) might
4. The teacher ______ have known better than to hit the naughty boy.
(A) must not
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(B) should not
(C) should
(D) must
5. Jackie ______ hurry if he wants to catch his train. It is leaving in two minutes.
(A) must
(B) would
(C) can
(D) might
6. The girls promised that they ______ write to each other every week.
(A) must
(B) shall
(C) will
(D) could
7. Hilda ______ get a toothache if she does not stop eating those sweets.
(A) will
(B) should
(C) would
(D) must
8. Gerry ______ decide what to get his mother for her birthday.
(A) could not
(B) might not
(C) should not
(D) may not
ANSWER
1C 2D 3C 4C 5A 6C 7A 8A
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MODALS-17
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Put in 'must' or the correct form of 'have to'.
1. Susanna ______ stay behind for half an hour yesterday to finish her work.
2. All of you ______ see that film. It is really exciting.
3. It is getting late. I ______ leave now before it gets any darker.
4. Since they are in the army, they ______ go wherever they are told to go.
5. We ______ wait outside until they came back since we hadn't brought our keys.
6. Jeremy isn't looking too well this morning. Something ______ be wrong.
7. The child was getting no better, so they ______ call for the doctor.
8. You ______ not treat the matter lightly. It deserves prompt action.
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9. ______ I be there too ? Is it all that important ?
10. She ______ stay at home yesterday as there was no one to look after her baby
brother.
ANSWER
1. had to
2. must
3. have to
4. have to
5. had to
6. must
7. had to
8. must
9. Must
10. had to
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MODALS-18
ENGLISH EXERCISE
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P u t i n ' n e e d ' , ' m u s t ' o r t h e i r n e g a t i v e f o rms .
1. We have enough chairs in here; you ______ bring in any more.
2. You ______ eat those mushrooms; they are poisonous.
3. You ______ attend the forum, but he ______ as he is one of the speakers.
4. You ______ see that film. You will find it very educational.
5. You ______ buy the tickets as I have a few complimentary passes.
6. The invigilator said that we ______ take any books into the examination hall.
7. You ______ study hard. You ______ neglect your studies.
8. They ______ have paid for the damage. The fault was not entirely theirs.
9. Those whose names are called ______ come for practice today. The rest of you, who
are not chosen, ______ come.
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10. She ______ pay a month's rent in advance before she can take the room.
ANSWER
1. need not
2. must not
3. need not, must
4. must
5. need not
6. must not
7. must, must not
8. need not
9. must, need not
10. must
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MODALS-19
ENGLISH EXERCISE
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Pu t in 'may' o r 'mig h t' .
1. They ______ have returned last night. ______ I check to see if they are back ?
2. She ______ not want to have anything to do with you at first, but she ______
give in after some time.
3. It ______ be too late to rectify the mistake now. You ______ have thought
about it earlier.
4. Try as they ______, they could not persuade her to change her mind.
5. We ______ never able to make it to the top. We still ______ as well give up
while we still can.
6. ______ all your dreams come true, and ______ you be blessed with long life !
7. "Please ______ I have another bowl of rice, Mother ?" the girl asked. "Yes,
you _____, and you ______ have some fish, too."
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8. I ______ not be at home in the morning. You ______ find me at home later in
the afternoon, though.
9. The rain ______ not stop at all. If it does not, we ______ have to cancel the
match altogether.
10. If I ______ say so, you ______ have at least given it another try. Who knows,
you ______ have succeeded.
ANSWER
1. might, May
2. may, may
3. may, might
4. might
5. may, may
6. May, may
7. may, may, may
8. may, may
9. may, may
10. may, might, might
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MODALS-20
ENGLISH EXERCISE
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Put in 'can', 'could', 'was/were able to' or their negative
forms.
1. Nothing ______ stop him now that he has made up his mind.
2. The students ______ finish the test on time despite the short time they were
given.
3. " ______ I take part in the competition ?" " I don't think you ______ as you are
under-aged."
4. I am sorry I ______ help you as I myself ______ neither speak nor understand
a word of French.
5. That child prodigy ______ solve difficult mathematical problems when he was
but a few years old.
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6. She was very weak and ______ hardly lift her head.
7. ______ you do me a favor ? ______ you pass this message to Paula on your
way home ?
8. I asked my parents if I ______ have some extra money, and they said I ______.
9. I hid it under the pillow, so he ______ have seen it.
10. I didn't bring my umbrella, but I ______ borrow one.
ANSWER
1. can
2. were able to
3. Can, can
4. cannot, can
5. was able to
6. could
7. Could, Can
8. could, could
9. could not
10. was able to
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