modals classwork (2) (1)
modals classwork (2) (1)
1. When he was young, he _________ swim very well. He won medals and championships!
a. had to b. can c. could
2. The company _________ go bankrupt if they don't find a lot of money quickly!
a. should b. shouldn't c. might
3. You look very confused by the homework, Clive. _________ I help you?
a. Will b. Can c. Must
5. It's wet and windy outside today. You _________ go out without an umbrella.
a. shouldn't b. won't c. don't have to
6. I think that sign means we _________ enter the building. Look, there's a security
guard too.
a. won't b. have to c. mustn't
7. Lindsay watched the movie in French and _________ understand very much of it.
a. didn't have to b. can't c. couldn't
Susie: Do you think we’ll have to wait a long time to see the doctor?
Susie: That (3) ought / may / can’t be true. My little sister has lots of problems in
sleeping.
David: That (4) mustn’t / can’t / could be easy for her. You (5) have to / should /
can’t try putting music on when she goes to bed. If I were you, I would try that. That
(6) must / might / ought to help.
Susie: It’s a good idea. Why is the doctor taking so long?
David: The patient he is seeing now (7) must / can’t / should have a serious
problem. That would explain the delay.
David: Yes, we (8) shouldn’t / may / must be, because the receptionist said Room 5
and that is Room 5. Where are you going?
Susie: I’m going back to reception. We (9) should / could / can’t be on the wrong
floor! I’m going to check.
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