Modal Auxiliaries - ability, permission, or possibility

Are you running in the big race tomorrow, Alan?

No, I'm not. I ______ run. I broke my foot on Saturday and now it's in a cast.

• can

• can't

• may

• may not

A: Where's Tracy? I've been looking for her all morning.

B: I haven't seen her. She _____ be sick.

• can

• can't

• might

• might not

A: I heard that Jessica has gotten a scholarship to Duke University!

B: It's not definite yet, but she _____ get one. The admissions office says that it's possible, and they will let us know next month.

• can

• can't

• might

• might not

A: Larry has been in New York for a couple of months. Is he going to stay there or return home?

B: It depends. If he _____ find a job there, he'll stay. If not, he'll come home.

• can

• can't

• may

• may not

A: Is Jodie a doctor now?

B: Not yet, but almost. She finished medical school last month, but she hasn't taken her exams yet. She _____ be a doctor until she passes them.

• can

• can't

• might

• might not

A: When are you going to sell your old car?

B: As soon as I _____ find someone to buy it!

• can

• can't

• may

• may not

My dad said I _________ go to Tom's house if I finish my homework.

• must

• should

• may

My cousin __________ come over this weekend if she can get a ride.

• would

• might

• could

My brother ___________ like to learn how to play the piano.

• would

• should

• could

We __________ line up as soon as we hear the fire alarm.

• must

• can

• might