MODAL VERBS FOR SPECULATION

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

Anyone ______ by scams and hoaxes if they're done cleverly enough.

• can be fooled

• can fool

• can't be fooled

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

Luckily I realized it was a fake website and logged off. Someone ____ to get all my bank details.

• must have been trying

• may have been trying

• can't be trying

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

I suppose it ______ your brother in that car. I didn't get a very close look.

• must have been

• could have been

• can't have been

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

Fernando and Maria are in Barcelona. I'm sure they _____ a wonderful time.

• must be having

• could be having

• can't be having

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

Caroline would never ignore you deliberately - she _____ you.

• might have seen

• may not have seen

• can't have seen

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

There's no point going to the chemist's now - it _____

• might be closed

• will be closed

• can't be closed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB:

I ______ some weight because my clothes didn't fit me!

• had to lose

• must to lose

• can't lose

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

"He could swim when he was six."

This sentence expresses:

• ability

• permission

• obligation

• refusal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

"You should say thank you."

This sentence expresses:

• ability

• permission

• advice

• refusal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

"I have to buy a suit for my new job".

This sentence expresses:

• ability

• permission

• advice

• obligation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B