Modal Verbs K8

We . . . pay for the tickets because my dad won them.

• didn't have to

• hadn't to

• mustn't

• couldn't

1. You really . . . make such a fuss about the old clothes you are wearing !

• mustn't

• won't

• 1. shouldn't

• can't

You . . . forget to take your medicine.

• musn't

• don't have to

• should

• might

Match the following sentences with the correct modal verbs

• will

• You . . . run across the road

• must

• Harry . . . swim. He is a good swimmer

• shouldn't

• Don't worry! I . . . help you finish everything her.

• can

• I've just saw the weather forecast. It . . . rain tomorrow, we don't have to bring umbrella.

• may not

• I . . . do my homework

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Verbs

,

(b) Modal Verbs

,

(c) Adjective

• swim

• hate

• could
• angry

• happy

• shall
• weak

• play

• strong

• might
• run
• may
• hurt

• should
• can
• jump

My car broke down yesterday and I ​ (a)   to take the bus to work. I ​ (b)   have taken a taxi instead, as it was a frustrating experience. We were all squashed together like sardines in a tin and we ​ (c)   hardly breathe. To make matters worse, an overweight lady standing next to me wanted to get off at the point. "​ (d)   you minf moving a bit to the side so that I ​ (e)   get to the door?" she said. She nearly squashed me to death!

• had to
• should
• could
• Would
• can

I seem to spend most of my time studying. I am sure of this ​ (a)   be very unhealthy. Maybe I ​ (b)   try to change something in my lifestyle. "You​ (c)   want to start riding your bike to school" my mother said. "You ​ (d)   ride very well when you were younger. Of course I will have to buy you a new bike, but I don't mind", she added. I didn't know what to say. As it if, I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Maybe I ask my bestfriend, Diana what she thinks. I think I​ (e)   phone her right now.

• must
• should
• might
• could
• will

You've had that headache for two days. I think you . . . go to the doctor.

• may

• can

• will

• should

Passengers . . . stand up when the plane is taking off.

• mustn't

• shouldn't

• can't

• couldn't

She . . . speak six languages, she is amazing!

• can't

• must

• can

• should