Asignatura: Idiomas IV

Prof. Eduardo García

Homework activity: Modal verbs
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ______________

Complete the following sentences with the correct modal verb. Consider the context of each
topic before choosing the right modal verb. You must also answer according to: 1. common
sense; 2. Legal actions; 3. What modern societies demand from its citizens.

1. In a democratic system, citizens __________ (have to/ mustn´t) vote to elect their delegates
(consider voting as a duty more than a right)

2. Citizens ______ (should/shouldn´t) volunteer to help disadvantages communities.

3. The state __________ (must/mustn´t) guarantee a free and universal educational system.

4. Citizens _________ (shouldn´t/don´t have to) steal public or private properties.

5. Citizens that are eighteen or older _______ (can/can´t) postulate their names to be elected
for Mayor, Governor, President, etc.

6. The government ________ (should/ mustn´t) apply the death penalty because it hasn´t been
established in the Constitution.

7. We ________ (should/has to) help homeless people as part of our responsibility with society.

8. Paramilitary activities ________ (must/mustn´t) be support by people because it´s against

the law.

9. Drivers ______ (must/mustn´t) stop in a red traffic light.

10. Citizens ______ (has to/ have to) pay taxes because it´s part of their responsibilities with
society.