Modality

For nos. 1-10. Pick out the most appropriate modal/s for expressing an advice.

It's a wonderful place. You ____ visit it someday.

• could

• might

• should

• had better

If she wants to buy a townhouse, she _____ consult a good real estate broker.

• has to

• should

• may need to

• could

_____ I ask my brother to help us?

• Should

• Ought

• Could

• May

Children _____ drink too much soda.

• must not

• may not

• could not

• should not

You _____ do that again, or I'll report you to your boss!

• can't

• won't

• mustn't

• better not

Edward _____ be reminded for his bad habit.

• might

• ought to

• could

• would

I _____ attended the group study tonight, but I have a bad headache. I think I'll stay home instead.

• might

• must

• should

• had better

Cherry _____ harder for the quarter exams. It was extremely difficult, and she didn't pass it.

• should study

• should have studied

• had to study

• must have studied

They _____ invited that hunk to the party. He got drunk and started a brawl.

• mustn't have

• couldn't have

• shouldn't have

• wouldn't have

I recommended that you _____ live in the farm. A change of scenery and fresh air will do you good.

• should

• can

• will