MODAL VERBS

Todd was a very talented child. He ________ play the piano well when was seven.

• may

• could

• might

• can

Perhaps he is waiting outside. He _______ be waiting outside.

• might

• can't

• must

• has to

You ________ (not) run in the school corridors. It's against the school rules.

A: Shall I make an appointment for you at the doctor's?

B: No, you _____________. I have already done it.

It wasn't necessary for Ann to cook dinner, but she did it. She _______ cook.

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

• might not

• didn't have to

Which sentence has the same meaning as this one?

"You aren't allowed to pick these flowers."

• You needn't pick these flowers.

• You mustn't pick these flowers.

• You don't have to pick these flowers.

A: Do you need any help?

B: Yes, I ______ open the window. It's stuck.

• can

• can't

• mustn't

• might

Rewrite this sentence with no change in meaning:

"I advise you to buy this car. It's cheap."

A: Where is your father?

B: I don't know. He is not in the house so he ______ be in the garage.

• might

• must

• can't

• need

Rewrite this sentence with no change in meaning:

"I'm sure the boys aren't upset with the result."