MODAL VERBS 2

NAME:__________________________________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE RIGHT MODAL VERB TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

1.I have no idea about computers, but John ..... help you.

A could B would B should

2.I had some problems repairing the roof by myself, but in the end I ..... do it without help.

A could B can C may

3 It ..... be easy for Mary. Her parents died when she was only 4 years old.

A can’t b mustn’t c shouldn’t d wouldn’t

4 I ..... remember to buy milk on the way home.

A might b must c shall

5 England are going to win the World Cup. - You ..... be joking!

A could b must c might d would

6 I ..... buy a new computer. This one keeps breaking down.

A have to b may c would

7 What ______you like to eat?

A must b can c would

8 I ______rent a new car, I am not sure

A may b can c might

9 You ..... tell me what she said. I’m dying to know.

A must b can c could

10.It was so foggy that I ..... see my hand in front of face!

A can b could c would

CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB

1.I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ..... eat anything. A cannot B couldn’t Cmustn’t

2 You ..... look at me when I am talking to you. A could B should C would

3 I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ..... be here somewhere! A can B could C must D would

4 You really ..... be late again. A must not B don’t have to be

5 If you don’t start working harder, you ..... repeat the course next year. A have to B must will have
to

6 His parents spoil him. He’s always ..... to do whatever he wants. A been able B been allowed

7 Phone her now. She ..... home by now. A has to be B must be C would be

8 You ..... forget your sun cream. It’s going to be very hot! A don’t have to B mustn’t C needn’t

9 I ..... be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet. A might B would

10. Entrance to the museum was free. We ..... pay to get in. A needn’t B didn’t need to

10 MAKE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES PASSIVE VOICE

1 Cows produce milk._______________________________________________________________

2 Jack loves Sue.___________________________________________________________________

3 McDonalds served the Farm Whopper last week._______________________________________

4 Kristen Stewart has played Bella for four years._________________________________________

5 Julia rescued three cats.___________________________________________________________

6 The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.______________________________________

7 The teacher is not going to open the window.__________________________________________

8 You finish the exercise now.________________________________________________________

9 I will do it.______________________________________________________________________

10 he should sell this car.____________________________________________________________

11 Choose the correct reflexive pronouns:

1 Robert made this T-shirt__________ .

2 Liza did the homework _________ .

3 We helped_____________ to some cola at the party.

4 Sara, did you write this poem ______________ ?

5 Yes, I wrote this poem____________ .

6 He cut____________ with the knife while he was doing the dishes.

7 The lion can defend__________________ .

8 My mother often talks to ____________ in the kitchen.

9 John and Alan, if you want more milk, help__________ .

10 The students were so noisy. Even Nancy and Leila were making a lot of noise______ .

12 complete the sentences with the correct conditional

1. If you take my advice, ____________ (be) happy.

2. What would you do if __________________ (be) me?

3. If you _____________________ (lend) me some books I will give them back in two weeks.

4. I _____________ (send) her a letter if I had found her address.

5. She ______________ (not/steal) the bread if she hadn't been hungry.

6. If she _____________ (come) here I will tell her about the film.

7. I will be unhappy if you __________________ (leave) me.

8. If you hadn't been so crazy you_________________ (not/buy) this expensive house.

9. If the sun _______________ (shine) I will go to the beach.

10. If I ________________ (win) the lottery I would leave my country.

13Choose the best linking word to complete the sentences below.

Although – as soon as- because- before-in case- in despite of- so that –unless-until- while-

1. Promise me that you will phone me_________ you get to the airport.

2. "I'll take some money with me just_________ I see something I want to buy."

3. Jen promised to look after Harriet's cat __________ she was on holiday.

4. I set the alarm for 6.30 in the morning________ I wouldn't miss the train.

5. We waited at the platform______ the train had disappeared into the distance.

6. You mustn't forget to lock the door _______ leaving the house in the morning.

7. He was so tired __________ he had stayed up late to watch the football match.

8. you _________stop eating so much chocolate you won't be able to fit into your bikini!
9. He didn't come home until past midnight_________ he had promised that he would be in
by 9pm.

10. He decided to buy a new car________ having lost his job the previous month.

14 choose the correct linking word

1 Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor .a. therefore b. however c. otherwise

2 You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late. a. Consequently b. Furthermore c. Otherwise

3 I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles .a. Moreover b. Nevertheless

c. However

4 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap. a. Otherwise b. Hence c. Nevertheless

5 Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water. a. however b. moreover c. furthermore

6 The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course. a. Therefore b. Nonetheless c. Otherwise

7 The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip. a. Furthermore b. Besides

c. Therefore

8 You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play. a. otherwise b. although

c. besides

9 The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___. a. moreover b though c thus

10 We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

a. however b. therefore c. furthermore

11 He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.

a. Moreover b. Therefore c. Although

12 That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.

a. furthermore b. hence c. although

13 We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.

a. nevertheless b. unless c. thus

14 She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish. a. hence b. however c. otherwise

15 It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out. a. nevertheless b. otherwise c. hence