Modals

We ..................... hurry. There is plenty of time.

• mustn’t

• shouldn’t

• don’t have to

You ...................... touch this button while the machine is working! It’s dangerous!

• needn’t

• mustn’t

• couldn’t

In this country you ................. smoke in public places, it’s illegal.

• can’t

• shouldn’t

• don’t have to

In my opinion, you .................... stop being so pessimistic about everything.

• must

• should

• could

Tom is allergic to nuts so he ................eat peanut butter.

• couldn’t

• doesn’t have to

• mustn’t

.................. we have a quick lunch before going to the cinema?

• Should

• Shall

• Might

......................... I use your phone to call my mum?

• Might

• Could

• Need

It’s not necessary to speak French to get this job.

• You don’t have to speak French to get this job.

• You mustn't speak French to get this job.

Would you like me to take your coat to the cleaner’s?

• Could I take your coat to the cleaner’s?

• Shall I take your coat to the cleaner’s?

It’s bad manners to eat with your mouth open.

• People can eat with their mouth open.

• People shouldn’t eat with their mouth open.