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Modal Verbs and Review Unit 67
Modal Verbs and Review Unit 67
Theories :
Chú ý:
---Maybe là sự kết hợp của may và be, nhưng nó là một từ và không phải là trợ động từ. Nó đồng nghĩa với
perhaps.
---Had better, ought to, be supposed to nói chung là đồng nghĩa với should với điều kiện là động từ to be
phải chia ở thời hiện tại
MODAL PERFECT
John might have gone to the movies yesterday. (John có lẽ đã đi xem phim ngày hôm qua.)
- Diễn đạt điều gì đó có thể xảy ra nhưng đã không xảy ra
VD: Why did you leave him come home alone? He might have got lost.
Note:Chúng ta cũng có thể dùng cụm từ was/were supposed to + V để thay cho should + have + P2
VD: John was supposed to go to the post office this morning.
The policeman was supposed to make a report about the burglary.
4. Can’t + have + Past Participle: dùng để chỉ một sự việc gần như chắc chắn không thể xảy ra. (đây là dạng
thức phủ định của “must have done”)
VD: Last night, Mary can’t have gone out with John because she had to be at home to do her homework.
5.Needn’t + have + P2:lẽrakhôngcần
- Chỉ một việc không cần thiết phải làm trong QK nhưng người nói đã không biết và đã làm.
VD: You needn’t have washed all the dishes. We have a dishwasher. (Đáng ra cô không cần phải rửa hết
đống bát đĩa đó đâu.Chúng ta có máy rửa bát mà.- Sự kiện “rửabát” đã được thực hiện rồi.)
Note: “Didn’t need to do”: diễn tả hành động không cần thiết phải làm, người nói đã biết ngay từ đầu và đã
không làm.
VD: I didn’t need to wait for her. She called to say that she couldn’t come. (Tôi đã không cần phải đợi cô
ấy.Cô ấy đã gọi báo rằng cô ấy không thể tới.- Sự kiện “đợi cô ấy” thực sự chưa xảy ra vì cô ấy đã báo
rằng không thể tới nên tôi không cần đợi nữa
EXERCISE 1
1. She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yard.
a. needn't b. shouldn't c. mustn't d. can't
2. Hiking the trail to the peak _____ be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic weather
changes. You _____ research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent.
a. might / can b. may / mustn't c. can / should d. must / needn't
3. Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.
a. needn't b. must c. has to d. should
4. He is unreliable. What he says _______ be believed.
a. cannot b. must not c. may not d. might not
5. I _______ find my own way there. You _______ wait for me.
a. should / can't b. have to / must c. can / needn't d. might / mustn't
6. I was reading the book last night before I went to bed. I never took it out of this room. It ____ be lying
around here somewhere. Where ___ it be?
a. might / needn't b. can / should c. shouldn't / may d. must / can
7. When you have a small child in the house, you _______ leave small objects lying around. Such objects
_______ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.
a. should / must b. should not / might c. needn't / may d. mustn't / can't
8. Jenny's engagement ring was precious! It _______ have cost a fortune.
a. must b. should c. can d. needn't
9. You _____ take your umbrella along with you today. It ______rain later on this afternoon.
a. ought to / mustn't b. needn't / will c. will / must d. should / might
10. I _____be at the meeting by 10:00. I will probably _____ take a taxi if I want to be on time.
a. must/ have to b. may / must c. should / needn't d. mustn't / shouldn't
11. You ____ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
a. needn't b. mustn't c. do not have to d. may not
12. I am not deaf. You _______ shout.
a. must b. mustn't c. need d. needn’t
13. _______ I borrow your lighter for a minute? - Sure, no problem. Actually, you _______ keep it if you
want to.
a. May / can b. Must / might c. Will / should d. Might / needn’t
14. I do not mind at all. You _______ apologize.
a. shouldn't b. needn't c. mustn't d. oughtn't to
15. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He _______ exhausted after such a long flight
now.
a. must be b. must be being c. must have been d. should have been
16. The lamp _______ be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
a. should not b. might not c. must not d. will not
17. It is a top secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.
a. mustn't b. needn't c. mightn't d. won't
18. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _______ be hurried.
a. needn't b. shouldn't c. mustn't d. mayn't
19. Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night.
a. must have left b. should have left c. must be leaving d. needn't leave
20. John failed again. He _______ harder.
a. must have tried b. should have tried c. can tried d. may have tried
21. The television isn't working. It _______ during the move.
a. should have been damaged b. needn't be damagedc. must have been damaged d. ought not be damaged
22. She spoke in a low voice, but I _______ what she was saying
a. can understand b. could understand c. were able understand d. could have under stood
23. Robert arrived without his books. He ________ it.
a. could have lost b. would have lostc. should have lost d. will have lost
24. “ where do you think Roony is today?”. “ I have no idea. He _____ late.”
a. should have left b. would sleep c. would have sleep d. may have sleep
25.The photos are black. The X-ray at the airport ______ them
a. should have damage b. would have damagec. would damage d. must have damage
26. The children _________ “thank you” to you when you gave them their gifts
a. will have said b. should have saidc. must say d. should say
27. Jean did very badly on the exam. She _________ harder.
a. must have studied b. could have studiedc. sholud have studied d. must studied
28. These two boys are identical. They _________ twins.
a. must have been b. should be c. must be d. should have been
29. Had we known your new address, we _________ to see you.
a. came b. will come c. would have come d. would come
30. My car stopped on the high way. It ______ out of gas.
a. may run b. must be c. may have run d. should have run
31. You have been reading for four hours. This book ___ be very interesting.
A. can B. might C. must D. should
32. Don’t phone Ann now. She ___ be having lunch.
A. might B. can C. must D. has to
33. This road is very narrow. It ___to be widened.
A. might B. needs C. mustn’t D. may
34. My mother permitted me to go out at night. She said, “You ___ go out tonight.”
A. may B. have to C. must D. ought to 35.
He advised me to take an English course. I ___ it early.
A. should have taken B. should take C. will have taken D. may take
36. You ___ ring the bell; I have a key.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. couldn’t D. shouldn’t
37. The line is busy; someone ___ the telephone now.
A. must be using B. must have used C. must use D. must have been
using
38. “Are you still going to Florida for vacation?” “Yes, but I really ___because I don’t have much money.”
A. shouldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. won’t
39. “Did Peter go downtown by car or by train?” “He ___by train because his car was in the mechanics.”
A. must go B. has to go C. had gone D. must have gone
40. “Have you seen Kate?” “No, but she ___ be at her desk.”
A. may B. ought C. would D. can
41. “Can I borrow twenty dollars?” “No, you know I ___ lend you money any more.”
A. might not B. shouldn’t have C. won’t D. not going to
42. ___ you remember what you were doing at this time yesterday?
A. Can B. Must C. May D. Should
43. I ___ understand this letter. Will you translate it for me?
A. mustn’t B. may not C. can’t D. shouldn’t
44. Daisy’s parents don’t let her go to late- night disco. She ___ be at home at 9 o’clock in the evening.
A. must B. may C. can D. has to 45. ___
you give me some advice about the language course?
A. Have B. Should C. May D. Could
46. Why didn’t you give me a call yesterday? We ___ discuss everything together.
A. can B. may C. must D. could
47. Yesterday I ___ finish the work because I was very tired.
A. could B. can’t C. couldn’t D. mustn’t
48. Sit down, please. ___ a cup of tea?
A. Do you like B. Do you like to drink C. Would you like D. Will you like
49. Sorry, I ___ stay any longer. I really must go home.
A. mustn’t B. can not C. couldn’t D. may not
50. “It ___rain this evening. Why don’t you take an umbrella?”
“That’s a good idea. May I borrow yours?”
A. had better B. could be C. must D. might
1. There are a lot of tickets left, so you ______ pay for the tickets in advance.
2. Under UK opportunity laws, an employee _______ against on the grounds of race, religion or gender.
5. Five of the committee members will be unable to attend the next meeting. In my opinion, the meeting
------------.
6. Try to speak slowly when you give your speech. If you don't, some of your words -----------------.
A. might be misunderstood B. must misunderstand
7. Some UFO sightings ----------------- easily. No one is able to explain them easily.
10. Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night.
A. must have left B. should have left C. must be leaving D. needn't leave
11. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder.
13. Tom didn’t do his homework, so the teacher became very angry. He _____ his homework.
A. must have done B. should have done C. might have done D. will have done
14. Berbatov painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He _____ a different color.
15.The children _____ “thank you” to you when you gave them their gifts.
A. will have said B. should have said C. must say D. should say
A. can’t have gone B. shouldn’t have gone C. mustn’t have gone D. might not have gone
17. The car ________ by Karen. The keys are still on the table.
A. must have taken B. must have been taken C. can't have been taken D. can't have taken
18. The photos are black. The X-ray at the airport _____ them.
A. should have damaged B. would have damaged C. would damage D. must have damaged
21. Sharon was supposed to be here at nine o’clock. She _______ about our meeting.
22. Where do you think Juan is today? I have no idea. He ____________ late.
A. should have slept B. may have slept C. must have slept D. mustn’t have slept
23.My car stopped on the high way. It _____ out of gas
A. can’t have run B. needn’t have run C. may have run D. should have run
A. should have had B. must have had C. can’t have had D. may have had
A. might have had B. should have had C. must have had D. needn’t have had
26. Yesterday she went for a picnic with her family. So she ____________ at home when you came.
A. can’t have been B. mustn’t have been C. needn’t have been D. might not have been
27. She __________ more food because there was a plenty of it in the fridge.
A. needn’t have bought B. can’t have bought C. should have bought D. must have bought
28. Theresa walked past me without saying a word. She ________ me.
A. can't have seen B. must have seen C. shouldn’t have seen D. needn’t have seen
A. might have been B. should have been C. can't have been D. must have been
II/ Change into passive:
1. You can't wash this dress.
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2. You should open the wine about 3 hours before you use it.
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3. Members may keep books for 3 weeks.
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4. Passengers shouldn't throw away their tickets as inspectors (thanh tra) may check them during the
journey.
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5. We shall have to tow (lái/ dắt) the car to the garage.
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6. Visitors must leave umbrellas (dù, ô) and sticks (gậy) in the cloakroom (phòng treo áo khoác).
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7. You should have taken those books back to the library.
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8. We cannot exchange articles (món hàng) which customers have bought during the sale.
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9. You mustn't move this man; he's too ill.
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10. When they have widened this street, the roar of the traffic will keep residents (cư dân) awake (thức) all
night.
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11. You will have to pull down (phá) this skyscraper (nhà chọc trời) as you have not complied with (tuân
thủ) the town planning regulations (những quy định quy hoạch của thành phố).
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12.They ought to have reported the accident to the police.
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13. You must dry-clean it.
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14. After that they must return them.
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15. You'll have to leave him here.
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I. Circle A, B, C or D to choose the words with the underlined part pronounced differently.
My mother always chooses a favorable time for the important occasion. She is rather__________.
(superstition)
A lot of people choose a _____________date for occasions such as wedding, funeral and house moving
days. (favor)
Vietnamese people always remember their____________ because they believe that what they have had
nowadays has inherited from their ancestors. (ancestral)
As a countries situated in Asia, where many _______________ and legends originate, Vietnam has also kept
various superstitious beliefs about daily activities. (mysterious)
If this person is rich, prestigious or happy, then the family will have good___________ that year.
(unfortunately)
As for ____________ belief, Vietnamese people think that their ancestors have gone to live in another
world.
Cultural ________ is obvious because each country in the world has various traditions and customs.
It is believed that there are some ______________ shared by most American. (characterize)
Now women and men spend _________ amounts of time working and doing housework together.
(EQUALITY)
Brenda and other female firefighters faced ____________ and even ___________ when working at FDNY.
(LONELY/ VIOLENT)
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3.
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3. She was turned __________ after her applying _________ a post as manager.
7. ____________ average, women work more than men but they earn much less.
8. Linda spends so much time _________ clothes other than _________ her study.
10. Nowadays, people pay too much attention _________ economical benefits so they are unaware
_________damages they are doing ___________ our environment.
13. Preference will be given ___________ those who have enough courage and will.