Modals: Present and Past forms

You_________ leave small objects lying around . Such objects ________ be swallowed by children

• shouldn't - may

• can't - may

• mustn't - might

• shouldn't - might

He had been working for more than 11 hours. He ______ be tired after such hard work. He ____ prefer to get some rest.

• must - might

• must - may

• should - may

• might - would

She wondered how much food she _________ take.

• can

• may

• could

• should

Mom says we _____ watch TV after we've finished our homework.

• can

• could

• might

• would

Jim _________ have seen me because he walked past without saying 'Hello'

• wouldn't

• could

• couldn't

• would

Re-write the following sentences using modals so that they have the same meaning.

I suggest that you get a good lawyer!

I don’t believe that the legend of Hercules is true because there are many contradictions.

Think about these situations and create a sentence using modals.

You want to borrow your uncle’s car. (Ask for permission politely)

I don't know why she got so many bad grades. She_________ lazy studying.

• may have been

• might have been

• could have been

I am so tired. I need some rest. I think I _________ take a week off.

• should

• need to

• might

• can