When I was at school, girls ... wear a uniform with a shirt and tie.

• had to

• have to

• must

• let

I ... go to the party even though I promised I wouldn’t be home late.

• wasn't allowed to

• weren't allowed to

• was allowed to

• couldn't

They ... make their beds every morning but they never did.

• were supposed to

• might

• ought

• weren't supposed

Karen ... meet us tomorrow because she has to babysit for her sister.

• won't be able to

• shouldn't

• isn't supposed

• manage to

Jim couldn’t speak French but he ... communicate with sign language.

• managed to

• could

• was able to

• were able to

Sally’s boss refused ... her take time off to go to the dentist.

• to let

• to make

• to manage

• to allow

When I missed the last train home, Alexia kindly said I ... at hers. (permission)

• could stay

• can stay

• should stay

• must not stay

I ... to the bank at lunchtime but I I'm afraid there'll be long queues. (weak obligation)

• must go

• have to go

• must not

• can go

I’m sorry but I ... the match tomorrow. I have to look after my mum. (lack of ability)

• won't be able to watch

• couldn't watch

• aren't allowed to watch

• aren't supposed to watch

Eric’s boss told him he ... a course on health and safety. (strong obligation)

• has to attend

• must attend

• is able to attend

• is allowed to attend