WorksheetsCAE Ready for Advanced Unit 1 modals
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
There was a very strong smell of burning but I (1) (a) tell where it was coming from.
You (a) (I’m very angry with you – you knew I was having problems with the car and you didn’t bother to help me!)
I suppose I (a) tried to run down the stairs, but I knew I wouldn’t have made it.
The manager of the shop was a bit reluctant, but in the end, I (a) get a refund.
The box is really heavy. You might at least help me carry it!
future possibility
annoyance
lack of enthusiasm
concession
I wish you'd drive more carefully. You might have had an accident back there.
future possibility
present possibility
past possibility
past possibility (but didn't happen)
I do hope they are OK. they might have taken a wrong turning.
annoyance
lack of enthusiasm
present possibility
past possibility
I might be home a bit later tonight. I've got a meeting at five.
future possibility
concession
present possibility
annoyance
Put the TV on - there might be something good on.
present possibility
concession
present possibility
lack of enthusiasm
There's nothing worth watching, so we might as well go to bed.
lack of enthusiasm
present possibility
concession
annoyance
He might be good loooking, but he can't sing very well.
annoyance
present possibility
concession
lack of enthusiasm
There's a good ____ the bus will be late, so we _____ as well walk.
opportunity / can
chance / might
likelihood / may
probability / could
You could _____ have made the effort to get changed. You're _____ likely to impress her in those clothes!
at least / hardly
at least / very
at last / highly
at least / highly
It seems highly _____ it'll rain today, but we may ___ get showers tomorrow.
(a)
Our team ______ in getting through to the finals, but we didn't ______ to retain the trophy. (one word each gap, expressing ability)
(a)
She (a) only be a six-month-old baby, but she's clearly very intelligent.
