Reinforcement

Modal Verbs
Fill in the gaps with the correct modal verb

1. You ________________________ run in the corridors. It’s dangerous.

2. ____________________ I ask you a question?
3. You ____________________ stay at home if you’re ill.
4. My book _________________ be in the house. I’ve looked everywhere.
5. You __________________ clean the windows. I’ve already done them.
6. _______________I help you?
7. You _________________ do the shopping. I’ll do it later.
8. Sam left late for the airport this morning. He_______________ have missed his flight.
9. Todd was a very talented child because he ________________ play the piano well when he was
seven.
10. What are you doing this summer?
I hope I’ll _______________ go on holiday with my friends

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct modal verb

1. You had better book your flight early.

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2. Everybody is obliged to pay taxes
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3. You aren’t allowed to keep pets in the building
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4. It wasn’t necessary for Betty to call a taxi because I gave her a lift
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5. If I were you, I would see the doctor as soon as possible.
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6. She hasn’t arrived yet. She probably missed the train.
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7. I am sure he is at home. The lights are on
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8. It was unnecessary that you lent me your car.
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9. He is not able to read without glasses.
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10. Your girlfriend wasn’t at the party. I am sure I didn’t see her.
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Verbal Tenses

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets

1. Our employer ______________________ (organise) a company party once a year.

2. Simon ______________________ (get) extra with his homework this year.
3. ______________________ (you / watch) television when they arrived?
4. Gail _____________________ (not / own) a car.
5. When the babysitter walked in, Toby _____________________ (play) with his little brother
6. At present, he ____________________ (think) of taking a trip to India
7. After Marcia_____________________ (pass) the exam, she went out to celebrate
8. ___________________ (you / want) to see a film tonight?
9. The email message ____________________ (disappear) from the screen by the time I arrived
10. I ______________________ (read) this book many times, but I still enjoy reading it
11. I _____________________ (wait) for you at the station at 6.00, so don’t be late!
12. Nat ___________________ (download) some songs when I called him last night.
13. In the future, I __________________ (ask) you before borrowing your things.
14. Andy ___________________ (work) in the library for two years and has never missed a day.
15. We _______________________ (eat) soon, so come and join us for dinner.