WorksheetsMODAL VERBS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Todd was a very talented child. He ________ play the piano well when was seven.
may
could
might
can
Perhaps he is waiting outside. He _______ be waiting outside.
might
can't
must
has to
You (a) (not) run in the school corridors. It's against the school rules.
A: Shall I make an appointment for you at the doctor's?
B: No, you (a) . I have already done it.
It wasn't necessary for Ann to cook dinner, but she did it. She _______ cook.
couldn't
wasn't able to
might not
didn't have to
Which sentence has the same meaning as this one?
"You aren't allowed to pick these flowers."
You needn't pick these flowers.
You mustn't pick these flowers.
You don't have to pick these flowers.
A: Do you need any help?
B: Yes, I ______ open the window. It's stuck.
can
can't
mustn't
might
Rewrite this sentence with no change in meaning:
"I advise you to buy this car. It's cheap."
(a)
A: Where is your father?
B: I don't know. He is not in the house so he ______ be in the garage.
might
must
can't
need
Rewrite this sentence with no change in meaning:
"I'm sure the boys aren't upset with the result."
(a)
Jim _______ lose some weight. His doctor has said so.
can
could
doesn't have to
has to
Choose the correct option.
A letter arrives at your house. You are sure it is from Paul.
It might be from Paul.
It can't be from Paul.
It can be from Paul.
It must be from Paul.
Complete the sentence with two to five words, including the words in brackets.
Let's have a break in five minutes. (can)
We (a) in five minutes.
Tim ________ be out. There are no lights on.
must
can
might
could
You __________ water the plants. They look dry.
can
might
should
mustn't
