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MODAL VERBS

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Todd was a very talented child. He ________ play the piano well when was seven.

a)

may

b)

could

c)

might

d)

can

2.

Perhaps he is waiting outside. He _______ be waiting outside.

a)

might

b)

can't

c)

must

d)

has to

3.

You (a)   (not) run in the school corridors. It's against the school rules.

4.

A: Shall I make an appointment for you at the doctor's?

B: No, you (a)   . I have already done it.

5.

It wasn't necessary for Ann to cook dinner, but she did it. She _______ cook.

a)

couldn't

b)

wasn't able to

c)

might not

d)

didn't have to

6.

Which sentence has the same meaning as this one?

"You aren't allowed to pick these flowers."

a)

You needn't pick these flowers.

b)

You mustn't pick these flowers.

c)

You don't have to pick these flowers.

7.

A: Do you need any help?

B: Yes, I ______ open the window. It's stuck.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

mustn't

d)

might

8.

Rewrite this sentence with no change in meaning:

"I advise you to buy this car. It's cheap."

(a)  

9.

A: Where is your father?

B: I don't know. He is not in the house so he ______ be in the garage.

a)

might

b)

must

c)

can't

d)

need

10.

Rewrite this sentence with no change in meaning:

"I'm sure the boys aren't upset with the result."

(a)  

11.

Jim _______ lose some weight. His doctor has said so.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

doesn't have to

d)

has to

12.

Choose the correct option.

A letter arrives at your house. You are sure it is from Paul.

a)

It might be from Paul.

b)

It can't be from Paul.

c)

It can be from Paul.

d)

It must be from Paul.

13.

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.

14.

Tim ________ be out. There are no lights on.

a)

must

b)

can

c)

might

d)

could

15.

You __________ water the plants. They look dry.

a)

can

b)

might

c)

should

d)

mustn't