Modal verbs

"Don't tell anyone my new address" - "Maya"

• I wouldn't

• I can't

• I don't

• I won't

Although nobody can prevent Grace from spending her own money, she ___ save for a rainy day.

• would better

• better

• had better

• would rather

Charlotte relies on Tom far too much. She doesn't take into account the possibility that he ____ her; in spite of his willingness to do so.

• may not want to help

• may not have helped

• can't have helped

• might not be able to help

"Evelyn bought some food for the party." - "She ___, we have plenty."

• needn't have bought

• doesn't have to

• didn't need to

• needn't

____ David post that letter for you on the way to the office?

• Would

• Will

• Do

• Shall

Zoe ___ for her parents' support during her university education, but she preferred to work part-time and support herself.

• should have asked

• could have asked

• must have asked

• ought to ask

Lily and Zoe were travelling on the same train so they _____. But, of course, we don't know if they did.

• could meet

• may have met

• might meet

• should probably meet

Emma looks very tired. She _____ have stayed late to finish her assignment last night.

• would

• must

• will

• should

Ava wasn't in when I arrived. I supposed she ____ I was coming.

• must have forgotten

• must forget

• may forget

• can't have forgotten

Aiden's wallet ____ at the station while he ____ for the train.

• must have been stolen - was waiting

• should have stolen - had been waiting

• will be stolen - am waiting

• had to steal - would be waiting