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MODALS -EXERCISES I
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 cant be Tom at the doctor. Ive 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. ..............................................
7. Can I have a beer and a coke, please? .............................................
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 its a
good idea?
3. We cant see you tomorrow, but we ........................................ visit you next
week.
4. Sally ..................................... speak English and also Polish.
5. You ............................................ drink beer. Youre not 18 yet.
6. She ............................................... finish painting the room by tomorrow. She is
so busy.
7. He ............................................. take my car and bring it back later.
8. We ........................................... sleep last night. You were making so much noise.
9. We almost had an accident, but fortunately, the driver ..........................................
stop in time.
10. I ........................................... come to the party on Saturday because Im going
away and Im not coming back till Monday.
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?
7. ........................ I open the window?
D) Decide on the use of the modal in the following sentences.

1. You must go now, otherwise youll miss the train. obligation or necessity
2. You must hear Pavarotti sing. He is marvellous! ..................................................
3. Everyone must go through this gate. ..............................................
4. Julia must be here. Her bike is next to the gate. ............................................
5. You must pay the electricity bill today. ........................................................
E) 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. Im having problems with my teeth.
 4. The Prime minister ................................... resign. Hes involved in too many
scandals.
5. Workers in this factory ................................. wear hard hats.
6. We .................................... leave now. Its already eight oclock and the baby is
restless.
7. She .................................. apologize for all the trouble she had caused with her
attitude.
MODALS: EXERCISES 2
A) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of mustnt, dont have to / neednt.

1. Pupils dont have to / neednt attend the game. Its 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! Youll cut yourself.
5. We ............................... rush. Weve got plenty of time.
6. If the snow continues, you ........................................ drive that long way.
7. I .................................... pay the phone bill until next week.
8. People ................................ smoke in non-smoking areas.
B) Fill in the blanks with the positive or negative form of should / ought to.

1. People should check their tyres frequently.

2. You ....................................... tell him all your problems when hes feeling so ill.
3. Jerry ................................... be here by now. He said he would be leaving his
house at 8.30.
4. You ....................................... pay the gas bill. Its due tomorrow.
5. My bike has got a flat tyre. What ..................................... I do? Take it to the
garage or fix it myself?
6. Your soup might be cold. ..................................... I heat it up for you?
7. Do you have a headache again? Maybe you ..................................... lie in the
sun so much.
8. Why are you home so early? You ...................................... be at work now.
9. Someone broke into Toms house last night. I .............................. go and see if
he needs help.
10. You really .............................. bite your nails. Its a disgusting habit.
C) Choose the correct answer.
Welcome to the White House! We hope you enjoy your visit. However, there have,
are, is, has certain rules which visitors have, ought to, are able to follow. You
may, are , were, could not smoke in the building. Visitors have, must, ought,
mustnt eat only in the cafeteria. Children are welcome, but they have, must,
should, were be as quiet as possible.
You are able, are, should, must go through a security checkpoint as you leave,
arrive, enter, go out the building. You are, did, must, have not bring weapons into
the building. Visitors can, should, must, have to leave cameras and tape recorders
at the front desk. You must, have, should, may also leave your coats there if you
wish.
D) Find the mistake and correct it.

1. He must to be there by six oclock.

2. Do you like to go out tonight?
3. You dont have to park here. Its forbidden.
4. You should talked to him. Hes very upset.
5. He can be able to speak three languages.
6. I had like some coffee, please.
7. You ought see a doctor.
 8. Did you can finish your work last night?
9. Shall you go out tonight?
10. Will you like some coffee?
11. They mustnt read that book. Its not included in the list for the exam.
12. We always spend our summer holidays in Scotland, but we dont may go this
year.
13. I think she will can drive in a week.
MODALS: EXERCISES 3
A) Translate these sentences into Spanish and make up your own ones based on
them.
1. It may not rain again this winter. It may not be sunny for the
whole weekend.
Puede que no llueva de nuevo este invierno.

2. You ought to wear your coat today.

3. You mustnt park next to the yellow lines.

4. Youll have to move your car.

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

6. We have to take Timmy to the doctor. Hes got a temperature.

7. Could I please have the car tonight?

8. Do you always have to call during dinner?

9. I really should visit her, shouldnt I?

10. Most of the members wont be able to come to the meeting next week.

A) 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 oclock tonight. ( able ) He ...

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

5. It isnt necessary to make an appointment at the hairdressers.

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. Dont take the CD without asking permission. You ...

9. My car needs cleaning. Ill take it tomorrow. I ...

10. She hasnt 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 ...

13. I suggest you go and see a doctor. You ...

MODALS: EXERCISES 4
A) Decide on the use of will, would, should in the following sentences.

1. I will call you on Thursday next week. future

2. She said she would pay back his loan the following month. .................................
...............
3. You look depressed. Ill cheer you up! ...........................................
4. We would often help each other with homework when we were younger. ...........
............................
5. I would like to go to Florence this year, not Milan. ...............................................
.
6. Everyone is ready. Shall we go then? ....................................................
B) Fill in the blanks with the positive or negative form of will, would, shall.

1. She wont arrive until much later. Theres no point in waiting.

2. ............................. you please put out your cigarrete? Smoking is forbidden here.
3. The kettles boiling. I ............................. make the coffee!
4. Susan ................................ accept my apology even though I admitted my
mistake.
5. ....................... you like me to call the doctor for you?
6. Helen ............................ come to the party. She promised to do so.
7. ...................... you mind if I left work early today?
8. As a child, I ......................... often sit by the window, daydreaming.
9. You look cold. ........................... I get you a sweater?

C) Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.

1. Do you want me to help you? ( would ) 5.

Do you want to eat out tonight? ( would )
Would you like me to help you?

2. I want some coffee, please. ( like ) 6.

We used to help her with the house. ( would )

3. Can I use your pen? ( mind ) 7.

Shall I call the doctor for you? ( would )

4. This year I want to learn how to water-ski. ( like ) 8.

Please say that again. ( mind )

D) Choose the most appropriate modal.

1. My son ..................... be home by now. Where can he be? a. have

to b. would c. should
2. I think your thumb is broken. You .................... go the hospital. a.
might b. ought to c. could
3. If you are interested in losing weight, you ................. try this diet. a. have
got to b. had to c. mustnt
4. Toms fallen down the stairs! ................ you call the ambulance? a.
Can b. should c. Ought
 5. You ................... come too early. We wont leave until 9.00. a.
must b. had to c. neednt
6. Children ............. be accompanied by an adult at the zoo. a.
must b. would c. mustnt
7. You .................... talk during tests. Its forbidden. a.
must b. couldnt c. mustnt
8. I can feel the heat. We ................ be near the fire. a.
must b. have to c. would
9. Youve never heard about the Beatles! You ............ be serious! a. had
to b. cant c. shouldnt
10. ............. you like to have dinner with me tonight? a.
Will b. May c. Would
11. You .............. tell about the party. It is a surprise! a.
should b. shouldnt c. mustnt
12. ............... speak to the Chief of Police, please? a.
Must I b. May I c. Am I able to

EXERCISES 1
A) Decide on the use of the modal in the following sentences.
 3. Deduction
4. Possibility
5. Informal Request
6. Ability
7. Informal Request

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

2. could
3. will be able to / can
4. can
5. cant
6. wont be able
7. can
8. couldnt / werent able to sleep
9. was able to / could
10. wont be able to

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

2. may not
3. may not
4. might
5. may
6. May
7. May

D) Decide on the use of the modal in the following sentences.

2. Strong advice
3. Obligation or necessity
4. Deduction
5. Obligation or necessity

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

2. had to
3. will have to
4. will have to / has to
1. have to
2. have to
3. had to

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EXERCISES 2
A) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of mustnt, dont have to / neednt,

2. mustnt
3. neednt / dont have to
4. mustnt
5. dont have to / neednt
6. mustnt
 7. neednt / dont have to
8. mustnt

B) Fill in the blanks with the positive or negative form of should /

ought to

2. should / ought to
3. should
4. should / ought to
5. should
1. Should
2. should
3. should / ought to
4. should
5. shouldnt

C) Choose the correct answer.

1. are
2. have
3. may
4. must
5. must
6. must
7. enter
8. must
9. have
10. must

D) Find the mistake and correct it.

1. He must be there by six oclock.

2. Would you like to go out tonight?
3. You mustnt park here. Its forbidden.
4. You should talk to him. Hes very upset.
5. He can / is able to speak three languages.
6. I would like some coffee, please.
7. You ought to see a doctor.
8. Could you finish your work last night?
9. Will you / Shall we go out tonight?
10. Would you like some coffee?
11. They neednt / dont have to read that book. Its not included in the list for the
exam.
12. We always spend our summer holidays in Scotland, but we may not go this year.
13. I think she will be able to drive in a week.

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EXERCISES 3
A) Translate these sentences into Spanish and make up you own ones based on
them.
 2. Deberas llevar puesto tu abrigo hoy. You ought to wear your glasses for
the exam.

3. No debes aparcar en las lineas amarillas. You mustnt park in front of the
school.

4. Tendrs que trasladar el coche. Youll have to leave your car here.

5. Si, puedes comprarte un vestido nuevo. Yes, you may go to the party.

6. Tenemos que llevara a Timmy al mdico. Tiene fiebre. We have to get Timmy
some medicines.

7. Podra por favor coger el coche esta noche? Could I please stay at the party a
bit longer?

8. Siempre tienes que llamar durante la cena? Do you always have to get late
when we are meeting?

9. Realmente la debera visitar, Verdad? I really should get her a present

for her birthday, shouldnt I?

10. La mayora de los miembros no podr asistir a la reunin la semana que

viene. They wont be able to come to the party.

B) Rewrite the following sentences using modals.

2. You dont have to have a university degree for that job.

3. He wont be able to leave work until ten oclock tonight.

4. My father may/might pick you up.

5. You must make an appointment at the hairdressers.

6. You mustnt eat in class.

7. The workers can have one afternoon off a week.

8. You mustnt take the CD without asking permission.

9. I will have to get my car cleaned tomorrow.

10. She may be abroad and that is why she hasnt phoned.

11. Mike may be too busy to see us.

12. She should pass her driving test because she drives well.

13. You should go and see a doctor.

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EXERCISES 4
A) Decide on the use of will, would, should, in the following sentences.

2. Conditional
3. Offer
4. Repeated action in the past
5. Conditional
6. Suggestion

B) Fill in the blanks with the positive or negative form of will, would, shall.

2. Would
3. will / should
4. wouldnt / shouldnt
5. Would
6. will / should
1. Would
2. would
3. Should

C) Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.

2. I would like some coffee, please. 5. Would you like to

eat out tonight?

3. Do you mind if I use your pen? 6. We would help her

with the house.

4. I would like to learn how to water-ski. 7. Would you like me to

call the doctor for you?

8. Would / Do you
mind saying that again?

D) Choose the most appropriate modal.

1. should
2. ought to
3. have got to
4. Should
5. neednt
6. must
7. mustnt
8. must
9. cant
10. Would
11. mustnt