A.
Match the modal verbs in the sentences
below to the right meaning.
1. You shouldnt spend so many hours
in front of the computer.
B. Cross the wrong modal verbs out
a)
(in)ability
b) (im)
and match the right one to its meaning.
1. I have no idea where I left the car.
2. Will/Would you help me, please?
3. She always takes her car to work.
possibility
c)
She must enjoy driving.
permission
4. I can swim, but Sophia cant.
d) necessity
5. May I come in?
e)
6. He is so late. He may have missed
prohibition
the train.
f) advice
7. You ought to talk to your parents.
g) requests
8. Would you like another piece of cake? h) offers
9. Students must not use their
i)
mobile phones in class
suggestions
j) drawing
10. Im afraid I cant come to your party tonight.
11. I must leave now. My dad is waiting for me.
conclusions
12. Shall we listen to the Queens speech?
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10
11
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It could/ must/ will be anywhere.
2. I dont understand why she hasnt called.
She can/ shall/ may be ill or she may/
can/ must have lost her mobile phone.
3. Youre putting on weight. You couldnt/
shouldnt/ wouldnt eat so much fast food.
4. You mustnt/ might not/ wont eat in the
classroom. Its against the school rules.
5. Could/ Will/ Would you mind closing the
window, please?
6. Look! Isnt that Meg next to the bus stop?
It cant/ mustnt/ may not be Meg. She is
in Australia.
7. Come on Lisa! Lets see a movie. Great.
Could/ Shall/ Will I make some popcorn?
8. My books have disappeared. Anne must/
should/ will have taken them. Hurry up Tom,
she could/ might/must not have left yet.
C. Now choose the most suitable response to each comment or question.
1. Is it raining? The Sun
was shining a while ago.
4. a) Manchester United would
have won.
b) Manchester United should
have won.
2. a) It must be dad watering
the garden.
b) It should be dad
watering in the garden.
5. Why do you think
Mum hasnt arrived yet?
8. a) I have no idea, but she
may feel pretty lonely.
b) I have no idea, but she
must feel pretty lonely.
D. Rewrite these sentences using a modal verb.
1. Is it possible for you to lend me your bike?
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2. Do you know how to play the guitar?
____________________________________________
3. Dont throw litter in the playground. Its against
the rules. ___________________________________
4. My advice is for you to study harder.
____________________________________________
3. What do you think
about the game?
6. a) I dont know. She might
have gone to the hairdresser.
b) I dont know. She could
have gone to the hairdresser.
7. Our neighbor never
goes out. I wonder why.
5. It was impossible for me to get to school
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on time._______________________________
_________________________________
6. Im sure she left the DVD on the couch.
______________________________________
7. Perhaps I wont go to the cinema.
______________________________________
8. Im sure it isnt Mike. Hes in Paris.
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A. Match the modal verbs in the sentences
below to the right meaning.
1. You shouldnt spend so many hours
in front of the computer.
B. Cross the wrong modal verbs out
a)
(in)ability
b) (im)
and match it to the right meaning.
1. I have no idea where I left the car.
2. Will/Would you help me, please?
3. She always takes her car to work.
possibility
c)
She must enjoy driving.
permission
4. I can swim, but Sophia cant.
d) necessity
5. May I come in?
e)
6. He is so late. He may have missed
prohibition
the train.
f) advice
7. You ought to talk to your parents.
g) requests
8. Would you like another piece of cake? h) offers
9. Students must not use their
i)
mobile phones in class
suggestions
j) drawing
10. Im afraid I cant come to your party tonight.
11. I must leave now. My dad is waiting for me.
conclusions
12. Shall we listen to the Queens speech?
1
10
11
12
It could/ must/ will be anywhere.
2. I dont understand why she hasnt called.
She can/ shall/ may be ill or she may/
can/ must have lost her mobile phone.
3. Youre putting on weight. You couldnt/
shouldnt/ wouldnt eat so much fast food.
4. You mustnt/ might not/ wont eat in the
classroom. Its against the school rules.
5. Could/ Will/ Would you mind closing the
window, please?
6. Look! Isnt that Meg next to the bus stop?
It cant/ mustnt/ may not be Meg. She is
in Australia.
7. Come on Lisa! Lets see a movie. Great.
Could/ Shall/ Will I make some popcorn?
8. My books have disappeared. Anne must/
should/ will have taken them. Hurry up Tom,
she could/ might/must not have left yet.
C. Now choose the most suitable response to each comment or question.
1. Is it raining? The Sun
was shining a while ago.
4. a) Manchester United would
have won.
b) Manchester United should
have won.
2. a) It must be dad watering
the garden.
b) It should be dad
watering in the garden.
5. Why do you think
Mum hasnt arrived yet?
8. a) I have no idea, but she
may feel pretty lonely.
b) I have no idea, but she
must feel pretty lonely.
D. Rewrite these sentences using a modal verb.
1. Is it possible for you to lend me your bike?
Can you lend me your bike?
2. Do you know how to play the guitar?
Can you play the guitar?
3. Dont throw litter in the playground. Its against
the rules. You mustnt throw litter in the garden.
4. My advice is for you to study harder.
I think you should/ ought to study harder.
3. What do you think
about the game?
6. a) I dont know. She might
have gone to the hairdresser.
b) I dont know. She could
have gone to the hairdresser.
7. Our neighbor never
goes out. I wonder why.
5. It was impossible for me to get to school
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on time. I couldnt
get to school on time.
6. Im sure she left the DVD on the couch.
She must have left the DVD on the couch.
7. Perhaps I wont go to the cinema.
I may/might not go to the cinema.
8. Im sure it isnt Mike. Hes in Paris.
It cant be Mike. Hes in Paris.
