Modal Verbs

You can't mean that! You_____ be joking!

• may

• have got to

• must be

• can't

You ________ booked the tickets for that show in advance. You know they sell quickly.

• need to

• should have

• must

• ought to have

That painting _____ painted by Picasso. It could be a forgery. However, I do believe they should have it checked by a real expert.

• should not have been

• must not have been

• may not have been

• can't have been

If I hadn't told her about him and his new girlfriend, she ______ have been waiting for him to call her forever, poor soul.

• should

• might

• must

• can

I _____ be wrong, but shouldn't you be out there trying to fight for your dreams?

• have to

• can't

• must

• may

You ________ walked all the way home. You had my car keys.

• didn't have to

• needn't have

• must have

• may have

She __________ help them anymore. They are now old enough to handle things without her assistance.

• shouldn't have

• didn't have to

• couldn't have

• must have

Children under 5 years old __________ swim without an adult.

• cannot

• must not

• should not

• may not

The airport was closed this morning so the plane _____ late.

• needs to be

• can't be

• should be

• may be

You _______ to them about it at all. I had told you it was a secret!

• needn't have to talk

• should not have talked

• didn't have to talk

• may not have talked