Modals & Semi-modals

Is it OK if I borrow your pencil for a minute?

_____ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

• Should

• Can

• Am I able

I'm certain he's in the park because his football boots aren't here.

His football boots aren't here so he _____ in the park.

• must be

• can't be

• might be

You are able to join the photography club.

You _____ join the photography club.

• must

• can

• musn't

You ought not to go swimming today.

You _____ go swimming today.

• mustn't

• aren't able to

• shouldn't

He was able to play the piano very well when he was younger.

When he was younger, he _____ play the piano very well.

• wasn't able

• can

• could

It's possible that he will have an art exhibition next spring.

He _____ have an art exhibition next spring.

• should

• must

• may

I think it's a good idea for you to go outside more.

You _____ go outside more.

• might

• must

• ought to

They weren't able to open the window.

They _____ open the window.

• couldn't

• can't

• did not

Don't forget you _____ do your maths homwork by 10 tomorrow. Mr King will be angry if you don't do it!

• have to

• don't have to

• could

We _____ buy any materials for the arts and crafts class. It's all provided by the school.

• need

• must

• don't have to