ACTIVITY MODAL VERBS

1. You drink the tap water. It’s not safe.

a) shouldn’t
b) mustn’t
c) can’t

2. We only have to be there at 1 o’clock and it’s 9 o’clock now. We hurry.

a) don’t have to
b) mustn’t
c) won’t

3. You submit the report by Friday, otherwise the boss will be furious.
a) could
b) must
c) should

4. The exhibition was free so I pay.

a) didn’t have to
b) mustn’t
c) hadn’t to

5. In schools in England pupils wear a uniform.

a) must
b) should
c) have to

6. I think people who live abroad learn the language of the country to be
able to communicate with the locals.
a) have to
b) must
c) should

7. This meeting is not obligatory. You attend.

a) don’t must
b) don’t have to
c) don’t have

8. This dish is really spicy. It have chilli in it.

a) must
b) may
c) can’t
9. Amy be away. Her bag is still on her desk.
a) may
b) mustn’t
c) can’t

10. I’m not sure where he is but, he be in his room.

a) might
b) must
c) can’t

11. He has grey hair. He be older than 30.

a) must
b) can’t
c) may

12. He not remember me. We haven’t seen each other for ages.
a) may
b) can
c) does

13. He be serious. He be joking.

a) must, may
b) can’t, must
c) may, has to

14. I used to speak German very well.

a) be able to
b) be able
c) can

15. If I had better communicative skills, I would get a job in the

media.
a) can
b) could
c) be able to

16. When I graduate, I will get a good job and support my family.
a) can
b) to can
c) be able to
17. When I was young I swim faster than anyone in my class.
a) can
b) able to
c) could

18. I see much better now with my new glasses.

a) was able to
b) can
c) could

19. I help you with your homework tonight if you want.

a) can
b) should
c) ‘m able to

20. I would love play the piano.

a) to can
b) be able to
c) to be able to
KEY
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. C
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. C