High Note, 5B, Grammar

Choose the correct option: A certain amount of anxiety ___ be useful when taking an exam.

• should

• must

• has to

• can

Choose the correct option: Adrenaline signals to the body, and the brain, that we ____ to focus and pay attention, and it ____ even improve our performance.

• need / may

• didn't need / ought to

• needn't have / can't

• needn't / needs to

Choose the correct option: However, after a certain point, anxiety could lead to negative thoughts about our performance, 'I just ____ do this!', which is clearly not helpful.

• mustn't

• couldn't

• didn't have to

• can't

Choose the correct option: In the run-up to an exam, you ____ pay particular attention to eating and sleeping well.

• ought

• shouldn't

• can

• ought to

Choose the correct option: You ____ give up junk food altogether, but be careful to ensure that your diet is balanced and includes plenty of protein, fruit and vegetables.

• might

• needn't

• mustn't

• can't

Choose the correct option: There's no benefit in staying up late studying, especially if you are _____  to get up early on the day of the exam.

• banned

• not allowed

• required

• able

Choose the correct option: You ____ also benefit from learning some relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or mindfulness, which you ____ use when you feel the anxiety levels starting to rise.

• might / can

• could have / can

• can / need

• must / ought

Choose the correct option: Why did you tell him? The party _____ to be a surprise!

• was supposed

• had

• was able

• was required

Choose the correct option: You're so selfish! You _____ have given me a lift.

• must

• can't

• should

• shouldn't

Choose the correct option: I don't think you _____ have said that. Wasn't it a secret?

• ought to

• must

• can't

• mightn't