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WorksheetsModals level 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Choose modals of deduction and possibility
might
should
may
must
ought to
She isn't answering the phone. She ________ be out.
They ______ be Spanish, they're speaking Portuguese.
He ________ have a job interview today - he's waiting to hear from the company.
can't, might, must
must, can't, might
must, might, can't
might, can't, must
Sara's very busy. She _________ not be able to come tonight.
He drives an expensive car. He ______ have a good job.
It's too early to have finished the exam. He _______ have finished.
might, must, can't
must, might, can't
can't, must, might
must, can't, might
My purse isn’t in my pocket. It…
must in my bag
must be in my bag
mustn't be in my bag
Choose the meaning of the sentence:
That must be his new car.
I'm sure that's his car.
I know it's not his car.
I'm not quite sure it's his car.
I can’t remember what Jason does at university. He could study geography or…
he might study geology
he may not study geology
he must study geology
Choose all the right statements about this sentence
"Must" expresses obligation
This sentence contains a modal verb of possibility
Must = for sure, certainly
This sentence contains a modal verb of deduction
That couple (a) think much of this film. They're leaving already - after only 20 minutes!
might, can't or must?
Choose the meaning of the sentence:
Andrew might know his address.
He knows that for sure.
He has no idea where we may find him.
He probably knows that.
We (a) stay at home. It depends how tired we are.
might, can't or must?
I think there ______ a mistake in your tax return. You should check it.
Choose 2 correct options
can't be
might be
may be
You have walked for ten hours. You (a) exhausted.
can be, can't be or must be?
Choose the meaning of the sentence:
He might not be in the office today.
It’s possible that he is in the office.
I’m sure he isn’t there.
He ______ be very proud of you right now. You disappointed him.
must
can't
might
Choose the meaning of the sentence:
They are people without whom I could not do my job.
I may do all the work alone.
It’s impossible to complete my work without their contribution.
Who's that at the door? It (a) be Susie - she'll still be at work now.
can't or must?
Where is Anna? – I don't know. She (a) be at the swimming pool or in the park.
Listen and fill in the gap
Don't ring the doorbell when you get there. Maria's little baby (a) sleeping.
Listen and fill in the gap
To give the promotion to Harold was silly. He (a) know much about this company after only a year working here.
Listen and fill in the gap
I can't understand this meme, but it (a) be very intelligent
