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.

• musn'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 is 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

The guard said that we _____ park our car here.

• shall

• could

• would

• used to

My grandmother _____ knit two sweater in a month.

• can

• shall

• couldn't

• needn't