Modal Verbs

You .......... do the washing-up. I've already done it.

• mustn't

• needn't

• don't have to

• couldn't

I .......... run much faster when I was younger.

• could

• should

• was able

• would

Be quiet. The baby ............. be sleeping in the next room.

• may

• ought

• would

• should

.................. I borrow your pen for a moment?

• May

• Will

• Shall

• Would

James ............ go on holiday to Italy; he hasn't made up his mind yet.

• might

• ought to

• should

You ............ hand in your essay on Thursday morning.

• need

• must

• ought

............. you bring me a glass of water, please?

• Should

• Must

• Can

You .............. see a doctor if you have a high temperature.

• might

• should

• ought

You ............... write on the library books.

• mustn't

• didn't need

• couldn't

.............. I help you with anything?

• Would

• Should

• Can