Modal & Semi Modals - Usage

Rose and Ted _____________ be good players. They have won hundreds of cups!

• Should

• Can

• Must

• Could

You _________________ pay to use the library. It’s free.

• May not

• Shouldn’t

• Must not

• Don’t have to

Jerry _________________ be working today. He never works on Sundays.

• Can’t

• Shouldn’t

• Had better

• Mustn’t

You _________________ be 18 to see that film.

• Have to

• Must

• Should

• Need to

Dad _________________ go and see a doctor. His cough is getting worse all the time.

• Must

• Should

• Had better

• Could

You don’t have to shout. I _________________ hear you very well.

• Could

• Ought to

• Can

• May

Let me look. I _________________ be able to help you.

• Might

• Could

• Have to

• Must

“Children, you _________________ cross the street if the lights are red !”

• Mustn't

• Shouldn't

• Don't need to

• Can't

You _________________ sit so near the TV. It’s bad for your eyes.

• May not

• Can't

• Shouldn't

• Don't have to

I’m sorry but I _________________ give you a lift because my car is broken.

• May not

• Can't

• Should not

• Might not