Come on, put those books away- you shouldn’t/ mustn’t be studying at this time of night.. I’ll be quit late getting to London, but you mustn’t/ don’t have to change the plans for me.[r]
(1)MODAL VERBS
I Decide which word is correct1 The car broke down and we………….a taxi
a must have got b have to get c had to get d must get
2 When my father was young, he ……work in the garden for long hours
a can b could c will d should
3 It ……rain this evening Why don’t you take an umbrella?
a could be b might c must d has to
4 ……you carry this bag for me?
a May b Should c Will d Must
5 It is possible that she will come to our party tonight She ……come tonight
a need b may c should d must
6 Tom painted his room black It looks dark He ……repaint it with another colour to make it brighter a should b may c can d will
7 By the time Jack was ten, he ……speak three languages
a can b could c may d must
8 If you don’t tell me your problem is, I ……help you a can’t b shouldn’t c needn’t d mustn’t Smoking is harmful for your health, you ……stopping smoking
a will b can c should d might
10 I’m sorry to hear that your sister is being terrible o you I think you ……continue being pleasant to her
a should b could b can d will
11 I’m overweight and the doctor say that I ……do exercise more often a must b will c have to d mustn’t
12 It’s rather warm there You ……take a jacket a don’t have to b mustn’t c can’t d won’t
13 In this school, students are not allowed to smoke They ……smoke a don’t have to b needn’t c shouldn’t d mustn’t
14 The police said that all visitors ……make sure that they know where the fire exists are a must b have to c had to d has to
15 …………I speak to Mr Shaw please?
a May b Must c Might d Would
16 I don't think I want to see this film ~ Oh, I think you……enjoy it a can b shall c will d would
17 It will possibly rain tomorrow
a can b must c might d would 18 You …… see a doctor about this problem
a might b should c had better d both b&c 19 George ……call his insurance agent yesterday
a had to b must c has to d both a&b
20 We … be going to France this summer, but we’re not sure yet a can b could c must d might
21 You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty
a should b mustn’t c needn’t d couldn’t 22 Everyone's asleep We……… make a noise
a couldn't b mustn't c needn't d wouldn't
(2)II Underline the correct answer
1 If you like, I can/may make an appointment for you to see Dr Krall tomorrow Passengers mustn’t /don’t have to smoke while on board the plane
3 Don’t let Sylvia climb that tree She might/can fall
4 You probably shouldn’t/ mustn’t keep your passport in that pocket: it could/ should easily be stolen I’m afraid Karen can’t/couldn’t come to the party tomorrow because she’s got flu
6 Oh no! It mustn’t/can’t be o’clock already John and Graham will be here in fifteen minutes I absolutely ought to/have to leave the house at if I want to be at the station by six-thirty Be careful, that pot’s very heavy You have to/could hurt your back
9 I have to/ must wear uniform at work according to the work principles 10 Jack told his son: ‘Today, you have to/ must cut the grass in the garden.’ 11 I’m not sure where he is now He might/can be in his office
12 When I was at high school, we had to/must wear uniform on Mondays 13 He couldn’t/shouldn’t write until he was eight
14 This is the first time Tom’s been to Germany Fortunately, he will /can speak German 15 Is it true that cats must/can see in the dark?
16 Do you think I should/ could buy Alex a birthday present? 17 The doctor said I don’t have to/ mustn’t lift anything heavy 18 You shouldn’t/ couldn’t join the team if you don’t want to 19 Frank’s not in his office He can/might I at lunch
20 Come on, put those books away- you shouldn’t/ mustn’t be studying at this time of night 21 Should/ Can I have tomorrow off? I have to/must go to the dentist because I have a toothache 22 I’ll be quit late getting to London, but you mustn’t/ don’t have to change the plans for me
23 Students may/should be encouraged to type their assignments It is easier for their professors to read 24 The president said that there can/might be a strike next week
25 I don’t know what I’m doing tomorrow I must/ might go to the beach or I may stay at home