Modal Verbs exercises

Which sentence correctly expresses the idea that it is likely she forgot about the meeting?

• She must have forgotten about the meeting.

• She may/might/could have forgotten about the meeting.

• She should have forgotten about the meeting.

• She will have forgotten about the meeting.

Which sentence correctly rephrases 'Perhaps he will be home soon' using a modal verb?

• He must be home soon.

• He could/may/might be home soon.

• He should be home soon.

• He will be home soon.

Which sentence correctly rephrases 'Perhaps we won’t stay in a hotel' using a modal verb?

• We can’t stay in a hotel.

• We won’t stay in a hotel.

• We may/might not stay in a hotel.

• We must not stay in a hotel.

Which sentence correctly rephrases 'It’s possible she has been delayed in traffic' using a modal verb?

• She can be delayed in traffic.

• She must have been delayed in traffic.

• She may/might/could have been delayed in traffic.

• She will have been delayed in traffic.

Which sentence correctly completes the gap? 'I had my hands full, so I ______ open the door.'

• can’t

• couldn’t/wasn’t able to

• mustn’t

• don’t have to

Which modal verb correctly fits? 'When I was young, I ______ stand on my head.'

• can

• must

• could

• should

Choose the correct option: 'Although he felt ill, he ______ finish all the paperwork.'

• can

• was able to

• must

• couldn’t

Which modal verb expresses ability? 'Tony is clever. He ______ speak three languages.'

• could

• must

• can

• may

Choose the correct option: 'I ______ afford that bag. It's too expensive.'

• can't

• must

• don’t have to

• can

Which modal verb expresses obligation? 'A: You ______ study hard to pass the exams.'

• must

• don’t have to

• can

• mustn’t