Modal Verbs

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.

• don't have to
• must not
• cannot

You______________ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't. If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will find work.

• doesn't have to

• can't

• shouldn't

Terry and Frank said they would come over right after work, so they_____________ be here by 6:00.

• have to
• should
• can

You____________ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.

• don't have to
• couldn't
• mustn't

When you are at the beach you _________ listen to the lifeguard.

• shouldn't

• must

• may

• can

Rena__________ride a bike when she was three years old.

• could

• might

• can

• may

Lyanna ______ play tennis quite well.

• can

• could

• must

• should

You don't look well. You ______ see a doctor.

• should

• can't

• must

• can

My hands are full.I____________answer the phone right now.

• can't

• might not

• mayn't

• couldn't

What films ________ people watch before 1926?

• can
• 'll be able to
• can't
• could