Modals and Semi-Modals Practice

Is it OK if I borrow your pencil for a minute?

___ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

• Can

• Should

• Am I able

I'm certain he's in the park because his football boots aren't here.

His football boots aren’t here so he ___ in the park.

• must be

• can't be

• might be

You are able to join the photography club.

You ___ join the photography club.

• can

• must

• mustn’t

You ought not to go swimming today.

You ___ go swimming today.

• mustn’t

• aren’t able to

• shouldn’t

He was able to play the piano very well when he was younger.

When he was younger, he ___ play the piano very well.

• wasn’t able

• can

• could

It’s possible that he will have an art exhibition next spring.

He ___ have an art exhibition next spring.

• must

• may

• should

I think it’s a good idea for you to go outside more.

You ___ go outside more.

• ought to

• must

• might

They weren’t able to open the window.

They ___ open the window.

• can’t

• couldn’t

• did not