Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

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What is a modal verb?

 It is a verb used with another verb to express an idea such as possibility that is not expressed by the main verb

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The hotel guests _______ use swimming pool from 6 am until 8 pm.

• should

• could

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A: Where ______ we have lunch in Paris?

B: There's a nice cafe near the hotel.

• should

• could

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You _____ tell the truth for your own good.

• could

• must

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_____ you turn the volume up?

• should

• could

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Lisa.... Swim when she was young

• Can

• Could

• May

• Should

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You... Study hard if you want to pass the exam

• Must

• Can

• Should

• Ought to

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Heri.... Run fast

• Can

• May

• Could

• Must

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...... I borrow your book please

• Should

• Could

• Must

• May

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He.... Come the party is over

• May

• Need not

• Must

• Should not

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They..... Happy because they won the game

• Must

• Can

• Might

• Ought to

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Excuse me....... We have a picture with you mam

• Must

• Can

• May

• Could

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You.... To see your doctor

• Had better

• Can

• May

• Need not

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You.... Cheat when doing examination

• Must

• Can

• May

• Must not

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We... Buy a ticket when we want to see a movie

• Should

• Can

• Must

• Need not

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________ you go already? You only arrived an hour ago!

• must

• should

• can

• may

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When he was young, he ________ swim very well. He won medals and championships!

• had to

• can

• could

• must

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The company ________ go bankrupt if they don't find a lot of money quickly!

• should

• shouldn't

• might

• might not

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You look very confused by the homework, Clive. ________ I help you?

• will

• can

• must

• should

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I left my purse at home. Lily, ________ you lend me ten dollars?

• may

• must

• shouldn't

• could

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It's wet and windy outside today. You ________ go out without an umbrella.

• shouldn't

• won't

• don't have to

• must

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I think that sign means we ________ enter the building. Look, there's a security guard too.

• won't

• have to

• mustn't

• may

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Lindsay watched the movie in French and ________ understand very much of it.

• must

• didn't have to

• can't

• couldn't

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You look tired. It ... a great party last night!

• must be

• must have been

• can't be

• can't have been

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It's freezing in here. The heating ... be working properly.

• must

• can

• can't

• mightn't

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I've read the book you lent me.

What? "The lord of the Rings"? You've only had it for a week. You ... finished it yet.

• can't have

• must have

• can't

• must

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If you don't catch that train, you ... be late for work.

• must

• should

• have to

• will

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We didn't have much money when I was growing up. We ... be careful how much we spent.

• must have

• must

• had to

• should

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He looks like that famous actor, doesn't he? It isn't very likely it's him but I suppose it ... be.

• must

• has to

• can't

• might

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Do you think I ... call her then? Well, that's my advice.

• must

• should

• have to

• will

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The sky's quite grey today, isn't it? Yes, I think it ... probably rain later.

• will

• must

• might

• should

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That was very frightening. We ... died.

• might

• might have

• must

• must have

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I can't find my mobile phone. When did you use it last? It ... where you left it.

• must have been

• can't be

• can't have been

• must be

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Do you want to know what I think? Yes, I do. You ... go for that job.

• should

• should have

• may

• may have

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…………… I use your phone, please?

• must

• should

• may

• will

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Look at this street. it is very muddy. it____have rained heavily last night.

• will

• would

• could

• must

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Situation: I want to have a healthier lifestyle.

What should I do?

• You should sleep better, eat healthier and do workout.

• I don’t like eating vegetables.

• Just do it.

• Just sleep late!

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Situation: I have toothache. What should I do?

The suggestion is proper, except…

• If I were you, I would go to the dentist.

• Why don’t you go to the dentist?

• I’m sorry I never had toothache.

• You should visit your dentist!

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All students . . . . . come to school at 7 a.m.

• Should

• Has to

• Must

• Have to

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Students . . . . . eat in classroom.

• Should

• Shouldn't

• Mustn't

• Must

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Your daughter . . . . . stop eating sweets. It's not good for her health.

• Should

• Shouldn't

• Must

• Mustn't

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This porridge is a little bit tasteless. We . . . . . add some salt.

• Must

• Should

• Don't have to

• Have to

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We . . . . . believe everything we read on online articles.

• Mustn't

• Shouldn't

• Should

• Must

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You look pale. You . . . . . go to clinic.

• Have to

• Mustn't

• Should

• Must

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They . . . . . park here. There is a "NO PARKING" sign.

• Must not

• Should

• Must

• Should not

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You have final exams tomorrow. You . . . . study to get a good mark.

• Should

• Mustn't

• Has to

• Must

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Can you help me? I ________ never understand this.

• can

• cannot

• am able to

• will

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Bob: Sony, will you give me that book?

Sony: Sure, ………

Complete the dialogue above with right expression ……….

• I don’t want to

• I am busy today

• I will

• I will not

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Mrs Rina : May I have your attention, please?

Students : ...

The best response to complete dialogue above is...

• Yes, please

• Yes, Ma'am

• Yes, Sir

• Thank you

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The expressions of ability below is true, except...

• I could speak English fluency when I was in Australia

• I am able to sing a song

• I am able to read Qur'an now

• I can drive a car 2 years ago before got accident

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Alex : What do you think about the film?

Bram : I think...

Complete the dialogue above...

• thank you

• you forget it

• I like it

• I can't hear you

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Lina : I want to come to my birthday party tonight.

Aliana : ... I have a lot of of homework.

• Very good

• That is a good idea

• Sorry, I can not

• I agree with you

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Marry : ... to Lina's birthday party?

Putri : Of course. I'll go there with Raka

Marry : Thanks a lot.

• Will you come

• Can you come

• May you come

• Don't you come

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Aprilia : Can you help me to do my English home work?

Jodi : ... English is my favourite subject.

Aprilia : Thank you.

• Let's go

• I'm sorry, I can't

• I'd love to, but I dislike English

• With pleasure

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Passengers ……………… not smoke inside the bus.

• will

• should

• must

• can

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You _________wear a jacket because it`s cold outside.

• must

• should

• would

• will

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You ____________cross the road when the red light is on.

• mustn`t

• must

• can`t

• are able to

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Tom has an I-Phone 11 pro. His father _________be very rich.

• can

• must

• might

• would

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You really ___________ watch tv so much. It isn't good for you!

• must
• shouldn't
• might
• would

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1.  Take an umbrella, it _________ rain later.

• could
• has to
• might
• can't

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_________ I have a coffee please?

• Must
• Have to
• May
• Would

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Excuse me_____ you tell me the way to the post office please?

• have

• should

• can

• must

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I can't find my dictionary. _____ I borrow yours please?

• Must

• Have

• May

• Will

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You _____ park here. It's an emergency exit.

• can't

• may not

• will

• must not

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The rock band _________play very well last year.

• must

• couldn't

• can

• should

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Lisa.... Swim when she was young

• Can

• Could

• May

• Should

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You... Study hard if you want to pass the exam

• Must

• Can

• Should

• Ought to

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Heri.... run fast. He is a runner.

• Can

• May

• Could

• Must

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...... I borrow your book please

• Should

• Could

• Must

• May

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He.... come to the party. It is over

• May

• Need not

• Must

• Should not

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Excuse me....... We have a picture with you mam

• Must

• Can

• May

• Could

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You.... To see your doctor

• Had better

• Can

• May

• Need not

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You.... Cheat when doing examination

• Must

• Can

• May

• Must not

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We... Buy a ticket when we want to see a movie

• Should

• Can

• Must

• Need not

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yang merupakan penggunaan CAN dalam MODAL ( 3 )

• Untuk menyatakan keharusan

• Menyatakan Izin

• Menyatakan kemungkinan

• Untuk menyatakan kepastian/ prediksi yang pasti

• Menyatakan kemampuan

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pilihlah modal auxillary dibawah ini ( 4 )

• can

• might

• shall

• did

• must

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yang merupakan penggunaan CAN dalam MODAL ( 3 )

• Untuk menyatakan keharusan

• Menyatakan Izin

• Menyatakan kemungkinan

• Untuk menyatakan kepastian/ prediksi yang pasti

• Menyatakan kemampuan

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PENGGUNAAN WILL ( 2 )

• Digunakan untuk menyatakan suatu rencana (plan)

• Untuk menyatakan keharusan

• Digunakan untuk menyatakan kemauan (willingness)

• untuk menyatakan saran

• digunakan untuk menyatakan saran

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yang merupakan penggunaan May/might ( 2 )

• untuk menyatakan tawaran

• Untuk menyatakan izin

• Untuk menyatakan kemungkinan (tidak yakin 100%)

• untuk membuat janji

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yang termasuk dalam expression of oferring ( 3 )

• Do you need something?

• can you help me ...

• I would love to help you

• I’d be glad to help you

• may i come ...

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ungkapan yang bisa digunakan untuk menerima tawaran ( 3 )

• Thank you, how kind of you

• Okay. I’ll be there on time.

• Yes, if you don’t/wouldn’t mind

• Definitely!

• That is so nice of you, thank you.

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ungkapan yang digunakan untuk membatalkan janji ( 3 )

• Sorry, I can’t meet you

• We’re terribly sorry we have to cancel our appointment.

• Thank you

• I’m afraid I have to put off put appointment

• Sure, I love it.

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ungkapan membuat janji ( 3 )

• Will you go out with me … …

• can you give me ...

• should I ...

• I want to make an appointment to see

• Can we meet at ...

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We .... bring out mobile phone to the class ini SMAN 1 Pangkah

• Must

• Must not

• Have to

• Don't have to

• Shouldn't

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A student .... study. It's their main duty.

• Should

• Must

• Shouldn't

• Mustn't

• Don't have to

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We ________ take an umbrella. It looks like it will be rain.

• MUST

• SHOULD

• SHOULDN´T

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The cut looks infected, you ______ go to the doctor.

• MUST

• CAN

• SHOULDN´T

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You ______ drive a car with a belt.

• MUSTN'T

• MUST

• SHOULD

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The doctor told him that he _ eat less. He’s too fat.

• should

• shouldn't

• mustn't

• can

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You __ swim here. It's forbidden.

• must

• mustn't

• don't have to

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You ......... spend too much time playing computer games. It's bad for your eyes.

• should

• shouldn't

• must

• can

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You ___________ read this book. It’s really good.

• MUST

• MUSTN'T

• HAVE TO

• DON'T HAVE TO

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The windows are very dirty. I …………………….. clean them.

• MUST

• MUSTN'T

• WILL

• SHOULDN'T

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There's a sign that prohibits diving in the pool, so you ____ not do it!

• must

• have to

• can

• should

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You ____________ wash your hands before eating.

• have to

• mustn't

• should

• can

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Which modals do you use to give advice?

• can/could
• should/might
• should/shouldn't
• have to/must

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Which modal do you use to express inner obligation?

• can
• should
• have to
• must

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Complete the sentence:
Dear! You look awfully tired. You _____ get some sleep.

• must
• should
• have to
• don't

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You _______ read the washing machine instructions carefully or you will ruin your clothes.

• SHOULD

• MUST

• MUSTN´T

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You ............... wash the dishes in cold water.

• can

• don't have to

• must

• shouldn't

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Nobody answers the phone. They ____ have gone out.

• must

• should

• can

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You ______ look at me when I am talking to you.

• must

• could

• should

• can't

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_________people wear shoes in as swimming pool?

• Should

• Can

• Shouldn't

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We use must to...

• State a rule

• Give advice

• Suggest a good idea

• Express ability

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We use mustn't to talk about something that is...

• Essential

• Allowed

• Mandatory

• Prohibited

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It is forbidden to smoke in public places. 

• You can
• You must
• You mustn't
• You have to 

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I know how to play the piano. 

• I can 
• I may
• I must
• I need to

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In our school it is obligatory to wear a uniform.

• In our school you must wear a uniform

• In our school you can wear a uniform

• In our school you have to wear a uniform

• In our school you don't have to wear a uniform

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You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.

• You needn't talk during the exam

• You don't have to talk during the exam

• You must talk during the exam

• You mustn't talk during the exam

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This verb is used to talk about suggestions

• MUSN'T

• HAVE TO

• SHOULD

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This verb is used to talk about obligations

• MUST

• SHOULD

• COULD

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This verb is used to talk about permissions

• MUST

• MIGHT

• MAY

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When you are talking about an ability a person has you refer to

• MAY

• CAN

• SHOULD

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I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ______ eat anything.

• couldn’t

• can't

• shouldn't

• mustn't

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I _______ talk already before I was two years old.

• can

• couldn't

• could

• may

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He's amazing, he _____ speak five languages, including Chinese.

• could

• may

• can

• must

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We have a lot of work tomorrow. You _____ be late.

• won't

• shouldn't

• can't

• musn't

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A: Should I study more on English grammar?

B: No, you ______ . You know it very well already.

• should

• shouldn't

• can

• can't

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You... Study hard if you want to pass the exam

• Must

• Can

• Should

• Ought to

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...... I borrow your book please

• Should

• Could

• Must

• May

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I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ______ be here somewhere!

• could

• must

• would

• can

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Whose is this bag? - I don’t know, but it ______ belong to Yuta.

• can

• may

• must

• will

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We are allowed to drink water in class. 

• We may not
• We needn't
• We can
• We must 

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What modal verbs do we use to talk about present and future possibilities?

• May, might, could

• May, could, must

• Must, can, may

• Could, might, must

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What modal verbs do we use to talk about future definites?

• Will and could

• May and might

• Will and won't

• Won't and might

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I think there ______ be a mistake in your tax return. You should check it.

• can

• will

• won't

• might

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There's a bit of traffic, so I ______ arrive in time.

• will

• may not

• can

• must

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He works in a hospital. He ____ be a doctor.

• could

• will

• won't

• can

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He ______ come later but I'm not sure.

• can

• won't

• might

• should

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You may pass the exam if you studied.

This sentence shows ....

• Ability

• Permission

• Possibility

• Certainty

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He _________ be tall but that doesn't mean he is a good basketball player.

• should

• might

• can

• must

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We ______ be happy if we win the competition.

• might not

• could

• may not

• will

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I am not sure whose bag this is but it _____ to Marta.

• may belong

• will belong

• must belong

• can belong

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I don't think it's smart to drive that fast. You _____ an accident.

• will have

• could not have

• may not have

• might have

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"I am thinking about going with you this weekend, but I am unsure."

It means that I ______ with you this weekend.

• may go

• will go

• won't go

• should go

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I'm sure he ________ arrive on time.

• must

• will

• may not

• can

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She ______ bake a cake next Friday because it's a holiday.

• might

• could

• may

• will

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I'm sure you _____ the exam next week.

• do not fail

• will not fail

• may fail

• could fail

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Don't touch that dog. It _____ you.

• might not bite

• may not bite

• will bite

• could bite

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 I believe my mother _____ this CD.

• could like

• will like

• may like

• might like

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He ______ come to school today. He is feeling better.

• must

• could not

• may not

• might

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I'm sure it ________ tonight because it's very sunny outside.

• could not rain

• may rain

• will rain

• won't rain

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I don’t think you _______ this food. It's a little bit spicy.

• might like

• will like

• may like

• could like