MODALS AND SEMI-MODALS

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

____________ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

• Should

• Can

• Able to

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 __________ 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 is 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

He has to be on time to make a good impression

• obligation 
• capacity 
• suggestion 
• polite request 

Take an umbrella, it _________ rain later.

• could

• has to

• might

• can't

Abe should call Lyla soon after their first date. 

• obligation
• permission
• polite request 
• advice