Test 7

Name____________________ Class_______

Use your English

1 Choose the correct word A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 I feel so tired. It _______ be very late.
A can

B must

C should

2 It _______ rain so take your umbrella.

A cant
B can
C might

D mustnt

D should

6 Earthquakes _______ happen at any time.

A must
B could
C will
D should
7 You _______ to work harder if you want to pass
your exam.
A will
B must
C should
D ought

3 This price _______ be right. Its too expensive.

A can
B mustnt
C should
D cant

8 The interview is over. You _______ leave now.

A must
B should
C cant
D may

4 The holiday _______ be on a Monday this year.

A shall
B shouldnt
C will
D can

9 You _______ pay me now.

A mustnt B neednt
C shouldnt

5 The children _______ be in bed now. It's getting late.

A should B cant
C mustnt
D will

D cant

10 Good basketball players _______ to be tall.

A ought
B have
C should
D must

Marks:

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2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words,
including the word given.
1 Students at university are allowed to miss some lessons. (may)
Students at university ________________________________________________________.
2 It is a good idea for you to write her a letter. (should)
You ________________________________________________________ a letter.
3 It is necessary for me to lose weight. (must)
I ________________________________________________________.
4 Only people who are sixteen can take part in the competition. (have to)
You ____________________________________________________ to take part in the
competition.
5 You mustnt go to school without your books. (need)
You ________________________________________________________ to school.
6 It is not necessary to book seats before we go. (have to)
We ________________________________________________________ book seats before we go
7 It was impossible to stay indoors. (couldnt)
We ________________________________________________________ the house.
8 It is better if you drive more carefully. (ought)
You ________________________________________________________.
9 Ill let you stay out till after midnight. (dont)
You ________________________________________________________ back by midnight.
10 I dont believe she is from Argentina. (cant)
She ________________________________________________________.

Marks:

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3 Rewrite these sentences correcting the modal verbs.

1 The fires may have start as a result of the hot weather.
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The police found a gun nearby. It must been the weapon used by the murderer.
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You mustnt have closed the window last night because I found it open this morning.
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The robbers may to have been the same gang as last time.
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We not have to take our raincoats the sun is shining!
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You must to try harder to improve your grammar.
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They must have repaired the lift. We dont know.
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After an earthquake, you shouldnt leave the building.
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You dont have lost your maths book. You had it yesterday.
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Hes too fat. He must ought to take more exercise.
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Marks:

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Marks:

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Words, words, words

4 Complete these sentences using a suitable word in each space.
1 In which ____________________ of the bank do you have your account?
2 I hurt my leg on the ____________________ of the tree as I climbed down.
3 Freshly ____________________ pepper makes your food taste better.
4 After the earthquake, there were cracks in the ____________________ under our feet.
5 Come down from that tree! What if the ____________________ breaks?
6 The dogs ____________________ loudly when they see the postman.
7 The ____________________ of these plants go very deep and they need a lot of water.
8 In autumn, the ____________________ fall from the trees.
9 If the baby cries, I take it in my arms and I ____________________ it to sleep.
10 If there is an earthquake, everyone ____________________ the building!

5 Choose the correct word in these sentences.

1 Global warming/layer means the earth is slowly getting hotter.
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We should cut down fewer trees from tropical/plant forests.

Scientists say the ozone fumes/layer is getting thinner.
We should try to use aerosol cans/bottles less.
We should try and leave the car at home to reduce polluting/pollution.
The government should stop people dumping/recycling rubbish everywhere.
The government should ban/close the hunting of wild animals.
There should be laws to protect endangered/dangerous species.
The government should close/cut factories that pollute the environment.
We mustnt waste water. We should try and protect/save it.

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Marks:

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Total marks:

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