Modal Verbs Practice

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1. Steven ... play the drums 8. This is dangerous. They ... 15. ... you drive a tractor?

really well. sit down. No, because I’m 16!


a) can’t a) can a) Can
b) can b) should b) Must
c) must c) mustn’t c) Should

2. You ... be quiet because 9. Sam ... protect his skin 16. He ... make you an amazing
dad is taking a nap. with some sun cream. tattoo now.
a) can’t a) should a) can
b) must b) must b) must
c) shouldn’t c) can c) shouldn’t

3. Arthur ... go shopping. His 10. My sister Amanda ... bake 17. You ... take your umbrella
fridge is empty! delicious biscuits. in trip to London.
a) can a) can a) can
b) must b) must b) must
c) shouldn’t c) should c) should

4. Tim ... eat two ice creams. 11. Your cousin ... surf very 18. Drivers ... stop because
It’s not a good idea. well. And you? the kids are crossing.
a) mustn’t a) can a) can
b) can’t b) must b) must
c) shouldn’t c) should c) should

5. You ... eat much fast food 12. Remember that you ... 19. Ben, you ... drive if you
every day. take a selfie in class. are drunk. It’s illegal!
a) can’t a) can’t a) can’t
b) mustn’t b) mustn’t b) mustn’t
c) shouldn’t c) shouldn’t c) shouldn’t

6. You ... be afraid, Peter. 13. Sheila ... play the bassoon 20. My neighbour ... be on a
at all! diet. She’s too fat!
a) can’t a) can’t a) can
b) mustn’t b) mustn’t b) must
c) shouldn’t c) shouldn’t c) should

7. Wow! Nadia ... speak eight 14. Freddy .... sleep. He has a 21. You ... see well, Samuel.
languages. very important exam. Wear your glasses!
a) can a) can’t 1 a) can
b) must b) mustn’t b) can’t
c) should c) shouldn’t c) should
Choose the more natural-sounding option:

1. This ________ be dangerous if you don't have the right equipment.


should
can

2. You ________ yell at your parents. It's not nice.


shouldn't
can't

3. I ________ have seen that movie eight times.


can
must

4. I can't allow you to hang around here. = I ________ have you hanging around here.
shouldn't
can't

5. P1: Isn't that Charlie's umbrella? P2: Yes, he ________ have left it here yesterday.
must
should

6. ________ I borrow your pen for a minute?


Should
Can

7. P1: ________ you speak Japanese? P2: No, I can't.


Can
Must

8. It's late. I ________ get going.


should
can

9. I saw that pen this morning. It ________ be around here somewhere.


can
must

10. I ________ understand what he's saying.

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shouldn't
can't

Ex. 3 Use modal auxiliary verbs can, may, must in positive or negative forms.

Good morning. ___ help you?


Can I help you?

I'll take care of her. You ___ worry.


You need not worry.

Excuse me! you speak French?

Alan isn't coming tonight. He come tomorrow, I hope.

There's a lot of work to do in the house. You help me!

You call him anymore. I have already called him.

She is over there. you see her?

I borrow your pen, please?

Teachers beat children. It's forbidden.

I can hear some voices. Someone be in the house.

We eat sweets! We are on a diet.

You buy it on Sunday if you want. The shops are open.

You drive me to the station. I can walk.

We want to be the best. We practise!

I revise for the exam. It will be very easy.

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