Modal verbs

MODAL VERBS

1.Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb in the appropriate form must/have to mustn't/can't don't have to/needn't should/ought to can/may could/might can/could will/should can/would can/shall

1 You ...... stop at a red light. (necessity/strong obligation)

2 You ...... park on double yellow lines.(prohibition)

3 You...... drive when there is a good public transport system. (lack of necessity)

4 ......I give you a lift? (offer)

5 We......go to the cinema tonight, (suggestion)

6 ......you help me carry the shopping? (request)

7 The new road ......reduce the traffic in the city centre, (future certainty)

8 The car......fit in that parking space, (inability)

9 People ......walk their dogs in the park as long as they clean up any mess. (permission)

10 They......decide to move house, (possibility)

11 People...... walk in the town centre safely now that it has been pedestrianised. (ability)

12 You......get a job away from the city if you don't like living there. (advice)

2. Underline the correct word/phrase.

1 A: I've just bought a birthday cake.

B: You didn't need to/needn't have. I've just made one.

2 A: I'm really busy at the moment. Should/Could I call you back later?

B: Yes, certainly.

3 A: Shall/Will I help you with the bags?

B: Yes, please.

4 A: Shall/Will you do the ironing for me, please?

B: I'm sorry, but I can't.

5 A: I can't find my mobile.

B: You should/may have left it at home.

6 A: She looks really tired!

B: She should/must have been working all night.

7 A: I don't know why Adam is upset with me. B: He might/can have misunderstood what you told him the other day.

8 A: I have the flu.

B: You mustn't/shouldn't have come to work. You must/should have stayed at home.

Answer Key

1 must/have to 7 will/should

2 mustn't/can't 8 can't

3 don't have to/needn't 9 can/may

4 Can/Shall 10 could/might

5 can/could 11 can/may

6 Can/Would 12 should/ought to

4 1 needn't A Will 7 might

2 Could 5 may 8 shouldn't/should

3 Shall 6 must

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