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Modals - Have to, Must, Can't, Should, Need to

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You _______ wear a helmet when you ride your motorcycle. It’s the law.

a)

should

b)

must

2.

You ________ stop worrying so much. It’s not doing you any good.

a)

have to

b)

should

3.

It’s your duty to keep the house clean and tidy.

a)

You must keep the house clean and tidy.

b)

You should keep the house clean and tidy.

4.

You are not allowed to climb public buildings without permission.

a)

You don't need to climb public buildings without permission.

b)

You shouldn’t climb public buildings without permission.

c)

You can’t climb public buildings without permission.

5.

It’s not necessary for you to do more exercise, but you should eat a healthier diet.

a)

You can`t do more exercise, but you should eat a healthier diet.

b)

You shouln`t do more exercise, but you should eat a healthier diet.

c)

You don’t need to do more exercise, but you should eat a healthier diet.

6.

I advise you to use natural remedies whenever you can.

a)

You must use natural remedies whenever you can.

b)

You should use natural remedies whenever you can.

7.

You ______ park your car here. It`s forbidden.

a)

don`t have to

b)

shouldn`t

c)

can`t

8.

I think it`s a bad idea to play computer games for hours.

a)

You don`t have to computer games for hours.

b)

You shouldn`t play computer games for hours.

c)

You must play computer games for hours.

9.

You _____ feed the animals at the zoo because you're a visitor.

a)

must

b)

can't

10.

You _____ use your cell phone in school when attending classes.

a)

must

b)

can't

11.

You _____ work hard if you want to finish school with good grades.

a)

must

b)

can't

12.

Andrew wants to be an actor. He _____ go to drama school.

a)

should

b)

shouldn't

13.

James wants to be healthy. He _____ eat a lot of sweets.

a)

should

b)

shouldn't

14.

My sister is scared of heights. She ______ climb trees.

a)

should

b)

shouldn't

15.

My parents _______ do homework any more. They don't go to school!

a)

need to

b)

shouldn't

c)

don't have to

16.

You _______ get up early if you don’t want to be late for school.

a)

shouldn't

b)

must

c)

don't have to

17.

We use ______ to talk about things that are necessary because of rules that other people want, or force, us to follow.

a)

can't

b)

have to

c)

should

18.

We use ________ to give or ask for advice and suggestions.

a)

must

b)

have to

c)

should

19.

We use _______ to talk about prohibition.

a)

don't need to

b)

have to

c)

can't

20.

She _________ help her dad cooking.

a)

have to

b)

has to

21.

He _______ to do the dishes on the weekend.

a)

don't have to

b)

doesn't have to

c)

have to

22.

All students of our class _______ arrive at school at 7.00 am.

a)

has to

b)

should not

c)

have to

23.

I think you ________ visit your grandparents this weekend. They said they missed you.

a)

have to

b)

should

c)

don't have to

d)

should not

24.

Your uncle _______ eat sweets. It’s not good for his health.

a)

should

b)

shouldn't

c)

must

d)

don't have to

25.

They _______ park here. There is a NO PARKING sign.

a)

can't

b)

should

c)

must

d)

should not

26.

It’s a casual event. We ________ wear formal dress.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

don't have to

d)

need to

27.

We _______ believe everything we read on online articles

a)

shouldn't

b)

should

c)

must

28.

My little brother _______ wake up early because he won’t go to school today.

a)

doesn't have to

b)

don't have to

c)

should not

d)

must

29.

You ______ come to my house if you don’t feel well.

a)

doesn't have to

b)

can't

c)

don't have to

d)

must

30.

You ______ drive a car without a belt.

a)

can't

b)

should

c)

have to

31.

I can't meet you on Friday. I _____________ work.

a)

can't

b)

have to

c)

shouldn't

32.

She _____ buy a new cellphone because the old one doesn't work well.

a)

have to

b)

needs to

c)

can't

33.

The car is broken. It _______ to be fixed as soon as possible.

a)

can't

b)

needs

c)

have

34.

I _________ to go the toilet teacher! It's urgent!

a)

can't

b)

need

c)

must

35.

You ________ get to the office before 9 a.m. Work starts at 9 o'clock.

a)

have to

b)

can't

c)

shouldn't

36.

You need a degree to work here. You ________ apply without one.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

have to

37.

Nadia _______ go to the conference in the USA. She hasn't got a visa.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

has to

38.

We _________ employ another manager. There are too many in this department.

a)

need to

b)

have to

c)

don't need to

39.

We ___________ buy a new photocopying machine if this one is broken.

a)

can't

b)

need to

c)

don't have to

40.

He doesn’t __________ do an apprenticeship. He is already qualified.

a)

must to

b)

should

c)

have to

41.

You __________ to do a teaching course before working in a school. It’s necessary.

a)

have

b)

should

42.

It's an incredible film. You _________________ watch it.

a)

should

b)

shouldn´t

c)

has to