MODAL VERBS: MULTIPLE

CHOICE
Choose the correct option to fill in the gaps:

1. Paul……………… be at home; he always works

until 9 p.m.
a) can’t b) mustn’t c) can 15. The new student ……… be German, he doesn’t
2. My sister …………… come back from London speak German fluently.
tonight, but I’m not sure. a) shouldn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t
a) may b) ought to c) must 16. Someone’s knocking at the door. It ……………
3. Carl …………… speak a word of English before be James; he said he’ come round today.
travelling to Britain. a) ought to b) must c) can’t
a) can’t b) wasn’t able to c) wasn’t allowed to 17. You …………… buy a dictionary; there are a lot
4. Mary ………… have forgotten our appointment. in class.
Why isn’t she here? a) may not b) mustn’t c) needn’t
a) can b) must c) may 18. People ………… fasten seat belts when travelling
5. …………… I use your phone, please? by car.
a) Must b) Should c) May a) must b) can c) should
6. You ………… have told us about Sue’s divorce. 19. Dad is taking a nap; you ………… make so much
We made such insensitive comments on her husband! noise, children.
a) shouldn’t b) should c) mustn’t a) mustn’t b) might not c) needn’t
7. My son has always been a clever boy; he ……… 20. We’ve run out of coffee. We ………… get some
read when he was three. tomorrow.
a) could b) might c) may a) may b) must c) might
8. I’m afraid I ……………… go out tonight, I 21. You ………… better go home now, it’s getting
……… work late. dark.
a) can’t/ can b) can’t/ have to c) can’t/ should a) would b) should c) had
22. You ……………… have eaten the chocolate
cake, children! It was for dad’s party.
a) can’t b) might not c) mustn’t
23. A. “Why is Sue late for work?” B. “Her train
…………… have been delayed due to the strike”.
a) can’t b) ought to d) might
24. You …………… bring anything; we’ve bought
everything for dinner.
9. You often have headaches. I think you ………… a) have not to b) may not c) don’t need to
visit a neurologist. 25. Pam …………… have set the alarm clock since
a) may b) can c) should she had the day off.
10. There are some black clouds in the sky. It a) mustn’t b) can’t c) needn’t
…………… rain this evening. 26. Paul asked me to check the exercises. He thought
a) must b) may c) ought to I …………… have made a mistake.
11. The children ………… have finished their a) might b) can c) should
homework by the time we get home, but I’m not sure. 27. Mrs Black will get angry. I …………… have
a) aren’t able to b) have to c) might written the history essay last weekend.
12. Most children ………… wear school uniforms in a) must b) should c) may
private schools. 28. I ………… take a bus to school; I go there on foot
a) might b) must c) can every day.
13. Why didn’t you phone Paul? He ………… have a) mustn’t b) needn’t c) shouldn’t
given a lift to the airport yesterday. 29. A. “I like the new TV series!” B. “Are you
a) can b) ought to c) could kidding? You …………… like it; it’s the worst
14. A. “Isn’t that John over there?” B. “It ……… be programme on TV”.
John, he’s at work now.” a) needn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t
a) mustn’t b) can’t c) shouldn’t 30. Be careful with the knife! It’s very sharp, you
………… cut your finger.
a) should b) may c) need to
1. Paul……………… be at home; he always works
until 9 p.m. 15. The new student ……… be German, he doesn’t
a) can’t b) mustn’t c) can speak German fluently.
2. My sister …………… come back from London a) shouldn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t
tonight, but I’m not sure. 16. Someone’s knocking at the door. It ……………
a) may b) ought to c) must be James; he said he’ come round today.
3. Carl …………… speak a word of English before a) ought to b) must c) can’t
travelling to Britain. 17. You …………… buy a dictionary; there are a lot
a) can’t b) wasn’t able to c) wasn’t allowed to in class.
4. Mary ………… have forgotten our appointment. a) may not b) mustn’t c) needn’t
Why isn’t she here? 18. People ………… fasten seat belts when travelling
a) can b) must c) may by car.
5. …………… I use your phone, please? a) must b) can c) should
a) Must b) Should c) May 19. Dad is taking a nap; you ………… make so much
6. You ………… have told us about Sue’s divorce. noise, children.
We made such insensitive comments on her husband! a) mustn’t b) might not c) needn’t
a) shouldn’t b) should c) mustn’t 20. We’ve run out of coffee. We ………… get some
7. My son has always been a clever boy; he ……… tomorrow.
read when he was three. a) may b) must c) might
a) could b) might c) may 21. You ………… better go home now, it’s getting
8. I’m afraid I ……………… go out tonight, I dark.
……… work late. a) would b) should c) had
a) can’t/ can b) can’t/ have to c) can’t/ should 22. You ……………… have eaten the chocolate
9. You often have headaches. I think you ………… cake, children! It was for dad’s party.
visit a neurologist. a) can’t b) might not c) mustn’t
a) may b) can c) should 23. A. “Why is Sue late for work?” B. “Her train
10. There are some black clouds in the sky. It …………… have been delayed due to the strike”.
…………… rain this evening. a) can’t b) ought to d) might
a) must b) may c) ought to 24. You …………… bring anything; we’ve bought
11. The children ………… have finished their everything for dinner.
homework by the time we get home, but I’m not sure. a) have not to b) may not c) don’t need to
a) aren’t able to b) have to c) might 25. Pam …………… have set the alarm clock since
12. Most children ………… wear school uniforms in she had the day off.
private schools. a) mustn’t b) can’t c) needn’t
a) might b) must c) can 26. Paul asked me to check the exercises. He thought
13. Why didn’t you phone Paul? He ………… have I …………… have made a mistake.
given a lift to the airport yesterday. a) might b) can c) should
a) can b) ought to c) could 27. Mrs Black will get angry. I …………… have
14. A. “Isn’t that John over there?” B. “It ……… be written the history essay last weekend.
John, he’s at work now.” a) must b) should c) may
a) mustn’t b) can’t c) shouldn’t 28. I ………… take a bus to school; I go there on foot
every day.
a) mustn’t b) needn’t c) shouldn’t
29. A. “I like the new TV series!” B. “Are you
kidding? You …………… like it; it’s the worst
programme on TV!”
a) needn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t
30. Be careful with the knife! It’s very sharp, you
………… cut your finger.
a) should b) may c) need to