Modals Test 1 Choose the correct word.
1)
A:
I found a briefcase on the train. B: You ought
to /can take it to the police station as soon as possible.
2)
A:
Did you get some money from the bank? B: No, I didn’t need to / needn’t. I had enough in my wallet.
3)
A:
Sorry I’m late again. B: You should/
might wear a watch.
4)
A:
Couldn’t / May I speak to Clair,
please? B: Just a moment, please. I’ll call her.
5)
A:
We could / must go out for a meal
this evening, if you like. B: Oh, yes. That would be nice.
6)
A:
I wonder if Pete and Jim have got lost. B: They can’t/mustn’t have got lost because I gave them a map.
7)
A:
Could/ Would I use your telephone,
please? B: Yes, of course.
8)
A:
Was the exam very difficult? B: Yes, but I can/
was able to answer all the
questions.
9)
A:
We mustn’t/ needn’t go shopping this
week. We’ve got plenty of food. B: Alright. We’ll go next week instead.
10)
A:
Should/ May I sit down, please? B:
Yes, of course. Make yourself at home.
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Modals Test 2 Choose the correct word.
1)
A:
When will/ shall I visit you next?
B: You can/ must call in tomorrow,
if you like.
2)
A:
Helen should be here by now. B: She ought
to / could have missed the train.
3)
A:
Could I sleep at my friend’s house tonight? B: Yes, of course you could/ can.
4)
A:
I could/ was allowed to go to the
disco last night. B: Was it good fun?
5)
A:
Can / Might I have a biscuit please,
Mum? B: Of course. Help yourself.
6)
A:
Excuse me, sir. May I / Am I allowed to
leave the room? B: Yes, but don’t be too long.
7)
A:
Must / Might I borrow these files
for a moment, sir? B: Certainly. Take whatever you need.
8)
A:
Might I use your pen? B: Of course you may/
might.
9)
A:
May I / Am I allowed to park in the
company car park? B: Of course you are!
10)
A:
Is Jason at work today? B: He can’t / may not be. His car isn’t in
the car park.
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Modals Test 3.
Choose the correct word.
1)
………I
borrow your pen? Mine doesn’t work. (Needn’t/
Can/ Ought)
2)
I
……...go to the bank. I haven’t got any money. (must/ mustn’t/ may)
3)
Liz
……..spell her name before she was three. (might/
could/ must)
4)
……..you
help me with the shopping , please? (Must/
Shall/ Will)
5)
You……go
to the post office. I’ll go later. (needn’t/
might/ must)
6)
You……..to
study hard for your exams. (need/ can’t/
shall)
7)
You……..to
be at work by 9 o’clock. (must/ should/ are)
8)
No
reporters ……..approach the scene of the accident. (might have/ were allowed to / needn’t)
9)
We…….phone
Mary. It’s her birthday today. (needn’t/
ought to/ are able to)
10)
What
time…….I pick you up from work? (mustn’t
/will/ shall)
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Modals Test 4. Choose
the correct word.
1)
A:
You……pay the bills today. B: I know. I promise I won’t forget. ( would/ shall/ must)
2)
A:
……….we go to the beach tomorrow? B: Yes. That’s a great idea. (Shall/ Mustn’t /Would)
3) A: I’m going to the cinema. Do you
want to come with me? B: No, thank you. I…do my homework.(could/ would/ have to)
4)
A:
You……..put that shirt in the washing machine. B: I know. It has to be
dry-cleaned. (must/ mustn’t/couldn’t)
5)
A:
Was your suitcase very heavy? B: Yes, but I……carry it by myself. (was able to/ can’t/ ought)
6)
A:……..you
drive? B: Yes, but I haven’t got my own car. (Might/ Should/ Can)
7)
A:
I……..ride a bicycle until I was eight. B: Neither could I. (couldn’t/ could/ can’t)
8)
A:
……..you open the door for me, please? B: Yes, certainly. ( Shall/ Must/ Would)
9)
A:
Ben had a hard time trying to find the leak in the pipe. B: But he ……..stop it,
wasn’t he? ( was allowed to/ was able
to/ could)
10)
A:
I saw Tina in town last night. B: You ……..have seen her. She’s on holiday in Spain. (would/ could/ can’t)
