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Modal and Semi Modals Grade 8

Total questions: 158

Worksheet time: 4hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You really ___________ watch tv so much. It isn't good for you!
a)
must
b)
shouldn't
c)
might
d)
would
2.
1.  She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. 
a)
can't
b)
should
c)
could
d)
must
3.
1.  Speak up, I ___________ hear you! 
a)
can't
b)
might
c)
would
d)
should
4.
1.  I ___________ come to the party yesterday. 
a)
must
b)
may
c)
couldn't
d)
will
5.
1.  You ___________ feed your dog, unless he dies! 
a)
must
b)
might
c)
is able to
d)
can't
6.
1.  Thank you for calling Hot Company, how ___________ I help you? 
a)
may
b)
should
c)
would
d)
might
7.
1.  When I go to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. 
a)
should
b)
would
c)
am able to
d)
will
8.
1.  Take an umbrella, it _________ rain later.
a)
could
b)
has to
c)
might
d)
can't
9.
1.  Emma ___________ go out tonight, her parents said no. 
a)
can't
b)
must
c)
should
d)
may
10.
1.  Cats _________ climb trees. They do it a lot!
a)
may
b)
must
c)
are able to
d)
might
11.
Abe should call Lyla soon after their first date. 
a)
obligation
b)
permission
c)
polite request 
d)
advice 
12.
Lyla should be happy to get his call
a)
rational
b)
permission 
c)
capacity 
d)
suggestion
13.
Abe calls but she doesn‟t pick up, she must be working
a)
probability 
b)
polite request 
c)
permission 
d)
obligation
14.
No problem, he can call her back later
a)
suggestion
b)
certainty
c)
capacity 
d)
polite request 
15.
Later he tells her they could go out to dinner again
a)
low probability 
b)
obligation
c)
suggestion
d)
certainty 
16.
She says she may be available Friday
a)
probability 
b)
 obligation 
c)
advice 
d)
polite request 
17.
Abe asks if he can call her back Friday morning
a)
advice 
b)
possibility 
c)
rationa
d)
suggestion
18.
She says she could be in a meeting, the afternoon is better
a)
permission 
b)
obligation
c)
polite request 
d)
possibility 
19.
Friday afternoon, Abe asks: May I pick you up at 6 pm? 
a)
obligation
b)
certainty 
c)
polite request 
d)
advice 
20.
He has to be on time to make a good impression
a)
obligation 
b)
capacity 
c)
suggestion 
d)
polite request 
21.

You ____________cross the road when the red light is on.

a)

mustn`t

b)

must

c)

can`t

d)

are able to

22.

What does this sign mean?

a)

You should smoke here

b)

You can`t smoke here

c)

You mustn`t smoke here

d)

You can smoke here

23.

I (a)   stay up late last night to finish my homework.

Which semi modal should be written here?

24.

Pick the sentences that are true for this sign

a)

You shouldn`t use your cell phone here

b)

You mustn`t use your cell phone here

c)

You can`t use your cell phone here

d)

You are not able to use your cell phone here

25.

If you are on holiday, you (a)   wake up early.

26.

You are in a burger bar with a friend and you realize you have forgotten your wallet at home. Pick the questions that you could ask your friend.

a)

Would you lend (לְהַלווֹת) me some money please?

b)

Could you pay for me today, please? I haven`t got any money.

c)

Might you give me some money, please?

d)

May I borrow (ללוות) some money from you, please?

27.

Tom has an I-Phone 11 pro. His father _________be very rich.

a)

can

b)

must

c)

might

d)

would

28.

Last year, I broke my leg and ____________go to school for a month.

a)

can`t

b)

am not able to

c)

couldn`t

d)

shouldn`t

29.

I __________clean my room when my mom asks me to.

Pick the right answers.

a)

am able to

b)

have to

c)

must

d)

Could

30.

You _________wear a jacket because it`s cold outside.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

would

d)

will

31.

If you found a wallet in the street, (a)   you return it to the police?

32.

If you don`t get dressed quickly, you _________not get there on time.

a)

should

b)

have to

c)

must

d)

might

33.

You ____________cross the road when the red light is on.

a)

mustn`t

b)

must

c)

can`t

d)

are able to

34.

What does this sign mean?

a)

You should smoke here

b)

You can`t smoke here

c)

You mustn`t smoke here

d)

You can smoke here

35.

I (a)   stay up late last night to finish my homework.

Which semi modal should be written here?

36.

Pick the sentences that are true for this sign

a)

You shouldn`t use your cell phone here

b)

You mustn`t use your cell phone here

c)

You can`t use your cell phone here

d)

You are not able to use your cell phone here

37.

If you are on holiday, you (a)   wake up early.

38.

You are in a burger bar with a friend and you realize you have forgotten your wallet at home. Pick the questions that you could ask your friend.

a)

Would you lend (לְהַלווֹת) me some money please?

b)

Could you pay for me today, please? I haven`t got any money.

c)

Might you give me some money, please?

d)

May I borrow (ללוות) some money from you, please?

39.

Tom has an I-Phone 11 pro. His father _________be very rich.

a)

can

b)

must

c)

might

d)

would

40.

Last year, I broke my leg and ____________go to school for a month.

a)

can`t

b)

am not able to

c)

couldn`t

d)

shouldn`t

41.

I __________clean my room when my mom asks me to.

Pick the right answers.

a)

am able to

b)

have to

c)

must

d)

Could

42.

You _________wear a jacket because it`s cold outside.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

would

d)

will

43.

If you found a wallet in the street, (a)   you return it to the police?

44.

If you don`t get dressed quickly, you _________not get there on time.

a)

should

b)

have to

c)

must

d)

might

45.

Don't forget you _______ do your Maths homework by 10 tomorrow. Mr King will be angry if you don't do it!

a)

have to

b)

don't have to

c)

could

46.

We ________ buy any materials for the arts and crafts class. It's all provided by the school.

a)

need

b)

must

c)

don't have to

47.

Mum told me I ________ stay up so late watching TV.

a)

ought to

b)

shouldn't

c)

must

48.

Excuse me? _____ you help me with this suitcase? Thanks very much.

a)

Must

b)

Could

c)

Can't

49.

Members ______ use the school theatre without asking Mrs. Devon.

a)

mustn't

b)

needn't

c)

have to

50.

It's OK. You ______ come early; I'll have lots of helpers so come a bit later.

a)

needn't

b)

have to

c)

mustn't

51.

She hurts her ankle but, luckily, she _________ go to hospital.

a)

might

b)

doesn't have to

c)

must

52.

We _____ bring our passport here tomorrow so we can check it!

a)

need

b)

must

c)

ought

53.

You _________ eat more vegetables. It is good for health.

a)

should

b)

may

c)

might

d)

could

54.

I _____________ have more cheese on my sandwich. I am so fatty now.

a)

mustn't

b)

can't

c)

would

d)

have to

55.

I _________ buy the new television. I must save money for my holiday.

a)

could

b)

mustn't

c)

can't

d)

have to

56.

_________ I have a coffee please?

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Would

d)

Have to

57.

The doctor advises that you _________ smoke near children.

a)

mustn't

b)

shouldn't

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

58.

The passengers _________ wear their seatbelts at take-off and landing. It is the rule of the VN Airlines.

a)

could

b)

must

c)

can

d)

have to

59.

We _________ go to the concert if the rain stops. We don't know for sure.

a)

mustn't

b)

might

c)

have to

d)

wouldn't

60.

I _________ ice skate very well.

a)

should

b)

may

c)

must

d)

can

61.

The boys _________ wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.

a)

can't

b)

could

c)

must

d)

have to

62.

The rock band _________ play very well last year. Now they are much better.

a)

must

b)

couldn't

c)

can

d)

should

63.

Can I go to the birthday party, please?

This modal verb refers to

a)

lack of obligation or necessity

b)

necessity, obligation and prohibition

c)

permission and request

64.

I must make some snacks for the birthday party.

The modal verb refer to

a)

lack of obligation or necessity

b)

necessity, obligation and prohibition

c)

permission and request

65.

We don't have to go to the festival if you don't want to.

The modal verb refer to

a)

lack of obligation or necessity

b)

necessity, obligation and prohibition

c)

permission and request

66.

Harry could be in the library.


The modal verb refers to...

a)

ability

b)

advice and suggestion

c)

possibility and certainty

67.

You should eat more fruits and vegetables.


The modal verb refers to ....

a)

ability

b)

advice and suggestion

c)

possibility and certainty

68.

We might go to the cinema tonight.


The modal verb refers to ...

a)

ability

b)

advice and suggestion

c)

possibility and certainty

69.
Friday afternoon, Abe asks: May I pick you up at 6 pm? 
a)
obligation
b)
certainty 
c)
polite request 
d)
advice 
70.
She says she could be in a meeting, the afternoon is better
a)
permission 
b)
obligation
c)
polite request 
d)
possibility 
71.
Abe asks if he can call her back Friday morning
a)
advice 
b)
possibility 
c)
rationa
d)
suggestion
72.
Abe calls but she doesn‟t pick up, she must be working
a)
probability 
b)
polite request 
c)
permission 
d)
obligation
73.
Abe should call Lyla soon after their first date. 
a)
obligation
b)
permission
c)
polite request 
d)
advice 
74.
1. _________ I have more cheese on my sandwich?
a)
Must
b)
Could
c)
Would
d)
Have to
75.
You _________ eat more vegetables.
a)
should
b)
might
c)
may
d)
could
76.
I _________ like to buy the same television for my house. 
a)
could
b)
must
c)
would
d)
have to
77.
_________ I have a coffee please?
a)
Must
b)
Have to
c)
May
d)
Would
78.
You _________ smoke near children.
a)
have to
b)
may
c)
shouldn't
d)
couldn't
79.
The passengers _________wear their seatbelts at all times. 
a)
could
b)
must
c)
can
d)
may
80.
We _________ go to the concert if the rain stops. We don't know for sure.
a)
mustn't
b)
might
c)
have to
d)
wouldn't
81.
I _________ ice skate very well.
a)
can
b)
may
c)
must
d)
should
82.
The boys _________wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.
a)
would
b)
can't
c)
could
d)
have to
83.
The rock band _________play very well last year. Now they are much beter. 
a)
must
b)
couldn't
c)
can
d)
should
84.
You really ___________ watch tv so much. It isn't good for you!
a)
must
b)
shouldn't
c)
might
d)
would
85.
1.  She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. 
a)
can't
b)
should
c)
could
d)
must
86.
1.  When I go to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. 
a)
should
b)
would
c)
am able to
d)
will
87.
1.  Take an umbrella, it _________ rain later.
a)
could
b)
has to
c)
might
d)
can't
88.
1. _________ I have more cheese on my sandwich?
a)
Must
b)
Could
c)
Would
d)
Have to
89.
I _________ like to buy the same television for my house. 
a)
could
b)
must
c)
would
d)
have to
90.
The passengers _________wear their seatbelts at all times. 
a)
could
b)
must
c)
can
d)
may
91.
The rock band _________play very well last year. Now they are much beter. 
a)
must
b)
couldn't
c)
can
d)
should
92.

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

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

a)

wasn't able

b)

can

c)

could

93.

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

He ___________ have an art exhibition next spring.

a)

should

b)

must

c)

may

94.

Mum told me I ___________ stay up so late watching TV.

a)

ought not

b)

shouldn't

c)

must

95.

Excuse me? ___________ you help me with this suitcase? Thanks very much.

a)

Must

b)

Can't

c)

Could

96.

Members ___________ use the school theatre without asking Mrs Devon.

a)

mustn't

b)

needn't

c)

have to

97.

We ___________ bring our passport here tomorrow so we can check in.

a)

need

b)

must

c)

ought

98.
He ____________ [swim] when he was four years old.
a)
He is able to swim when he was only four years old
b)
He could swim when he was only four years old
c)
He can swim when he was only four years old
d)
He must swim when he was only four years old
99.
Why _______you come? It was really nice. 
a)
Why shouldn't you come? It was really nice. 
b)
Why may you not come? It was really nice. 
c)
Why were you able to come? It was really nice. 
d)
Why couldn't you come? It was really nice. 
100.
Giraffes ______ eat meat.
a)
Giraffes may not eat meat.
b)
Giraffes can to eat meat.
c)
Giraffes aren't able to eat meat.
d)
Giraffes should eat meat.
101.
She ________ write because she broke her hand. 
a)
She isn't able to write because she broke her hand. 
b)
She mustn't write because she broke her hand. 
c)
She can't to write because she broke her hand. 
d)
She shouldn't write because she broke her hand. 
102.
My brother _______ a whole pizza. 
a)
My brother should eat a whole pizza. 
b)
My brother can eat a whole pizza. 
c)
My brother can eats a whole pizza. 
d)
My brother must eat a whole pizza. 
103.
Elephants __________ for a long time. 
a)
Elephants should live for a long time. 
b)
Elephants were able to live for a long time. 
c)
Elephants have to live for a long time. 
d)
Elephants can live for a long time. 
104.
I ______ travel next summer. 
a)
I wasn't able to travel next summer. 
b)
I won't be able to travel next summer. 
c)
I not able to travel next summer. 
d)
I be able to travel next summer. 
105.
_____ you ____with your left hand?
a)
May you write with your left hand?
b)
Must you write with your left hand?
c)
Can you write with your left hand?
d)
Should you write with your left hand?
106.
What ______ we buy him for his birthday?
a)
What must we buy him for his birthday?
b)
What should we buy him for his birthday?
c)
What we have to buy him for his birthday?
d)
What we able to buy him for his birthday?
107.
Teachers _______ return tests quickly.
a)
Teachers should return tests quickly.
b)
Teachers are able to return tests quickly.
c)
Teachers can return tests quickly.
d)
Teachers may return tests quickly.
108.
The dog _____ sit on the sofa. 
a)
The dog  have to sit on the sofa. 
b)
The dog shouldn't sit on the sofa. 
c)
The dog couldn't sits on the sofa. 
d)
The dog isn't able to sit on the sofa. 
109.
The students _____ finish the exam in 5 minutes.
a)
The students has to finish the exam in 5 minutes.
b)
The students able to finish the exam in 5 minutes.
c)
The students can to finish the exam in 5 minutes.
d)
The students must finish the exam in 5 minutes.
110.
The students are very happy!
They ______ homework today. 
a)
They can't to do homework today. 
b)
They don't have to do homework today. 
c)
They have to do homework today. 
d)
They must do homework today. 
111.
Students ______ come to school in the summer!
a)
Students don't have to come to school in the summer!
b)
Students mustn't come to school in the summer!
c)
Students can't come to school in the summer!
d)
Students should't come to school in the summer!
112.
The teacher is very angry!
We ________ quiet. 
a)
The teacher is very angry! We mustn't be quiet. 
b)
The teacher is very angry! We don't have to be quiet. 
c)
The teacher is very angry! We must be quiet. 
d)
The teacher is very angry! We can be quiet. 
113.
Last night, she ______ home alone. 
a)
Last night, she should walk home alone. 
b)
Last night, she has to walk home alone. 
c)
Last night, she had to walk home alone. 
d)
Last night, she can walk home alone. 
114.
You __________  here. It is very dangerous. 
a)
You mustn't swim here. It is very dangerous. 
b)
You aren't able to swim here. It is very dangerous. 
c)
You can't swim here. It is very dangerous. 
d)
You shouldn't swim here. It is very dangerous. 
115.
You ____ leave. It is still early.
a)
You mustn't leave. It is still early.
b)
You couldn't leave. It is still early.
c)
You can't leave. It is still early.
d)
You don't have to leave. It is still early.
116.
You _______ late for school. 
a)
You can't be late for school. 
b)
You shouldn't be late for school. 
c)
You don't have to be late for school. 
d)
You mustn't be late for school. 
117.
______ you please close the window?
a)
Could you please close the window?
b)
Must you please close the window?
c)
Should you please close the window?
d)
Are you please able to close the window?
118.
______ I please come in?
a)
Would I please come in?
b)
Am I able to please come in?
c)
Should I please come in?
d)
May I please come in?
119.
My paren't ______ a car last year. 
a)
My paren't can't buy a new car last year. 
b)
My paren't shouldn't buy a new car last year. 
c)
My paren't weren't able to buy a new car last year. 
d)
My paren't mustn't buy a new car last year. 
120.
The teacher said she ______  late. 
a)
The teacher said she might be late. 
b)
The teacher said she can be late. 
c)
The teacher said she is able to be late. 
d)
The teacher said she has to be late. 
121.
____ he ____ to go? Can't he stay?
a)
Does he able to go? Can't he stay?
b)
Does he have to go? Can't he stay?
c)
Does he has to go? Can't he stay?
d)
Does he must go? Can't he stay?
122.
Children ______ drink a lot of milk. 
a)
Children can drink a lot of milk. 
b)
Children could drink a lot of milk. 
c)
Children are able to drink a lot of milk. 
d)
Children must drink a lot of milk. 
123.
1. _________ I have more cheese on my sandwich?
a)
Must
b)
Could
c)
Would
d)
Have to
124.
The boys _________wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.
a)
would
b)
can't
c)
could
d)
have to
125.
You _________ eat more vegetables.
a)
should
b)
might
c)
may
d)
could
126.
I _________ like to buy the same television for my house. 
a)
could
b)
must
c)
would
d)
have to
127.
_________ I have a coffee please?
a)
Must
b)
Have to
c)
May
d)
Would
128.
You _________ smoke near children.
a)
have to
b)
may
c)
shouldn't
d)
couldn't
129.
The passengers _________wear their seatbelts at all times. 
a)
could
b)
must
c)
can
d)
may
130.
We _________ go to the concert if the rain stops. We don't know for sure.
a)
mustn't
b)
might
c)
have to
d)
wouldn't
131.
I _________ ice skate very well.
a)
can
b)
may
c)
must
d)
should
132.
The boys _________wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.
a)
would
b)
can't
c)
could
d)
have to
133.
The rock band _________play very well last year. Now they are much beter. 
a)
must
b)
couldn't
c)
can
d)
should
134.
You really ___________ watch tv so much. It isn't good for you!
a)
must
b)
shouldn't
c)
might
d)
would
135.
1.  She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. 
a)
can't
b)
should
c)
could
d)
must
136.
1.  Speak up, I ___________ hear you! 
a)
can't
b)
might
c)
would
d)
should
137.
1.  I ___________ come to the party yesterday. 
a)
must
b)
may
c)
couldn't
d)
will
138.
1.  You ___________ feed your dog, unless he dies! 
a)
must
b)
might
c)
is able to
d)
can't
139.
1.  Thank you for calling Hot Company, how ___________ I help you? 
a)
may
b)
should
c)
would
d)
might
140.
1.  When I go to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. 
a)
should
b)
would
c)
am able to
d)
will
141.
1.  Take an umbrella, it _________ rain later.
a)
could
b)
has to
c)
might
d)
can't
142.
1.  Cats _________ climb trees. They do it a lot!
a)
may
b)
must
c)
are able to
d)
might
143.
Children _________ spend a limit time in front of their mobile phones.
a)
shall
b)
should
c)
shouldn't
d)
may
144.
Let’s go, _______ we?
a)
shall
b)
will
c)
can
d)
must
145.
I promise if I won a lottery I ________ buy you an iPhone X.

a)
will
b)
would
c)
can
d)
could
146.
I _____ swim quite well when I was five years old.
a)
can
b)
could
c)
will
d)
would
147.
It's a hospital. You ____ smoke.
a)
mustn't
b)
needn't
c)
may not
d)
don't have to
148.
If you want to learn to speak English fluently, you ______ to work hard.
a)
could
b)
need
c)
needn't
d)
mustn't
149.
You shouldn't leave small objects lying around . Such objects _______ be swallowed by children.
a)
must
b)
need
c)
may
d)
mus not
150.
Robert _____ speak Chinese until he was 40. 
a)
can
b)
can't
c)
could
d)
couldn't
151.

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

________ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

a)

Should

b)

Can

c)

Am I able

152.

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.

a)

must be

b)

can't be

c)

might be

153.

You are able to join the photography club.


You ______ join the photography club.

a)

must

b)

can

c)

mustn't

154.

You ought not to go swimming today.


You________ go swimming today.

a)

mustn't

b)

aren't able to

c)

shouldn't

155.

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


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

a)

wasn't able

b)

can

c)

could

156.

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


He _______ have an art exhibition next spring.

a)

should

b)

must

c)

may

157.

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


You________ go outside more.

a)

might

b)

must

c)

ought to

158.

They weren't able to open the window.


They_______ open the window.

a)

couldn't

b)

can't

c)

did not

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