MODALS -EXERCISES I



MODALS

A)    Decide on the use of the modal in the following sentences

1. Here, you can borrow my pen. permission

2. Could you wait here, please?  formal  request

3. It can’t be Tom at the doctor. I’ve just spoken to him on the phone .  .................................................

4. You could try cutting out sugar and bread if you want to lose some weight. ............................................

5. Carol, can you lend me ten pounds? .............................................

6. Lisa can play chess.  ..............................................

B)    Fill in the blanks with the positive or negative form of  can,  could,  be able to.

1. Can / Could    you please help me wash the car?

2. I ........................................... go to Greece for my holiday. Do you think it’s a good idea?

3. We can’t see you tomorrow, but we ........................................ visit you next week.

4. Sally ..................................... speak English and also Polish.

5. You ............................................ drink beer. You’re not 18 yet.

6. She ...............................................  finish painting the room by tomorrow. She is so busy.

 C)    Fill in the blanks with the positive or negative form of  may,  might.

1. Mum said that you  may / might   want me to do some shopping today.

2. Students .................................. bring any books or dictionaries into the exam room.

3. Passengers ........................................ smoke in the toilets.

4. She looked like she .................................. fall, so I held her arm.

5. You .............................. like to visit the Prado while you are in Madrid.

6. ........................ I hang my coat here, please?

D)     Fill in the blanks with the correct form of  have to.

1. He had to  take an earlier flight since the later one was full.

2. I ............................ go shopping yesterday. There was no food in the house.

3. I .................................. to eat less sugar. I’m having problems with my teeth.

4. The Prime minister ................................... resign. He’s involved in too many scandals.

5. Workers in this factory ................................. wear hard hats.

6. We .................................... leave now. It’s already eight o’clock and the baby is restless.

 E)    Fill in the blanks with the correct form of  mustn’t,  don’t have to / needn’t.

1. Pupils  don’t have to / needn’t   attend the game. It’s optional.

2. You ............................... leave knives in places where babies can get hold of them.

3. We ................................ bring sandwiches. Food will be provided.

4. You ................................. play with that knife! You’ll cut yourself.

5. We ............................... rush. We’ve got plenty of time.

6. If the snow continues, you ........................................ drive that long way.

F)    Translate these sentences into Spanish 

1.       It may not rain again this winter.                                    

2. You ought to wear your coat today.

3. You mustn’t park next to the yellow lines.

4. You’ll have to move your car.

5. Yes, you may buy a new dress today.

6. We have to take Timmy to the doctor. He’s got a temperature.

G)    Rewite the following sentences using modals.

1. If you want my advice, get a good lawyer!                  

You should get a good lawyer!

2. A university degree is not necessary for that job.       You ...

3. He can only leave work at ten o’clock tonight. ( able )               He ...

4.       Perhaps my father will pick you up.                My father ...

5. It isn’t necessary to make an appointment at the hairdresser’s.                               You ...

6. Eating is forbidden in class. ( eat )                  You ...

7. The boss allows the workers to have one afternoon off a week.    The workers ...

8. Don’t take the CD without asking permission.             You ...

9. My  car needs cleaning. I’ll take it tomorrow.               I ...

10.  She hasn’t phoned. Perhaps she is abroad. ( may )      She ...

11. Perhaps Mike will be too busy to see us. ( be )            Mike ...

12. I expect her to pass her driving test. She drives well.     She ...

 

 

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