UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA DE HONDURAS

HOMEWORK TEMPLATE MODULE 6

Mark the correct modal verb.
1. I didn´t feel very well yesterday. I ___________ eat anything.
2. You _____________ look at me when I am talking to you.
cannot could
couldn’tshould
mustn’twould

3. I was using my pencil a minute ago. It____________ be here somewhere!

can
could
must
would

4. You really_____________ be late again.

must not
don’t have to be

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

His parents spoil him. He’s always _______________ to do whatever he

6.
wants.
been able
been allowed

7. Phone her now. She __________ home by now.

has to be
must be
would be

8. You __________ forget your sun cream. It’s going to be very hot!

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don’t have to
mustn’t
needn’t

9. I _____________ be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet.

might
would

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

11. Already as a child Mozart ____________ play the piano beautifully.

could
should
would

Which sign are you more likely to see at an airport: Bags ________ not be left
12.
unattended?
can
must
may

13. I really ____________ try to get fit.

may
must
would

14. ___________ take a photograph of you?

Am I allowed to
May I

15. Students __________ borrow up to 6 books at any time.

are allowed to
could

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16. Whose is this bag? - I don’t know, but it _________. belong to Yuta.
could
may
should
would

17. _____________ I go to the bathroom, please?

May
Must
Would

18. His excuse ______________ be true, but I don’t believe.

can
may

19. It’s very important to____________ speak more than one language.
can
be able to

____________ you speak French? - Only a few words, but my Russian is

20.
pretty good.
Can
Could

____________ you help me move this table? (Both answers are possible.
21.
Choose the more polite request.)
Can
Could

22. I ____________ talk already before I was two years old.

could
should
would

23. I ___________ help you, but I don’t want to.

can

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could
would

24. ________________ you open the window, please.

Can
May

25. I_________ move the table. It was too heavy.

couldn’t
mustn’t
shouldn’t
wouldn’t

26. If you continue to practise so hard, you ________ beat me before too long!
can
could
will be able to

27. _____________ you swim? (Both are possible. Which is better?)

Are you able to
Can

28. You __________ eat so much chocolate. It’s not good for you.
don’t have to
mustn’t
shouldn’t

29. I’m afraid I _______ play tennis tomorrow. I’ve got a dentist appointment.
can’t
couldn’t
would not be able to

What do you want to do? - Well, we __________have a picnic, but it looks

30.
like rain.
can

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could
should
would