Subject: English II

Title of the paper

Modal Verbs

Author’s name (with ID)

Marlen Elizabeth Riascos Angulo
ID: 671723

Teacher’s name
Mag. July Guerrero Espinosa

Santiago de Cali
October 16, 2020
 MODAL VERBS

A. Decide which of the modal verbs in the box below correspond to the different uses.
Sometimes more than one modal is possible.

can could have to will may ought to

must mustn’t Need needn’t should would rather
Would might used to be used to get used to had better

Uses
1. to ask for something politely: could
2. to offer to do something: could
3. to express a strong advice: had better
4. absence of obligation: needn’t
5. to express preferences: would rather
6. to express obligation: have to
7. to be accustomed to doing something: be used to
8. to give advice: should
9. to express possibility: can
10. to express future predictions: might
11. to become accustomed to doing something: get used to
12. to express necessity: Need
13. to express habits or routines in the past: used to
14. to express prohibition: mustn’t

B. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentences.

1. We are not completely sure but Cindy may come back tomorrow.
a. needn’t b. may c. ought

2. When I was a child, in the summer afternoons we won't play in the street with
boys and girls from the neighborhood.
a. won’t b. must c. would

3. Could I have some more wine, please?

a. Could b. Needn’t c. Would
4. I can’t believe my eyes. Is George the one who is standing over there?
a. won’t b. mustn’t c. can’t

5. They must be the richest person in the village. He’s just bought two luxurious
cars.
a. may not b. ought c. must

6. He should have studied more for the final exam and spend less time playing with
the computer.
a. would b. should c. Have to

7. My bedroom needs redecorating. I’m tired of the old furniture.

a. has to b. may c. needs

8. I would rather you checked my exercise before giving it to the teacher.

a. would b. should c. ought to

9. May I use your mobile phone? It’s an emergency.

a. Must b. May c. Won’t

10. In many schools of England students must wear uniforms. It is compulsory.

a. should b. must c. may

11. Sara’s daughter could write perfectly when she was seven.
a. might b. could c. mustn’t

12. I will let you know when I have more information about the matter.
a. would b. will c. can’t

13. The worst might have happened, but fortunately everybody came back safe and
sound.
a. ought to b. might c. can’t

14. The problem was so difficult that even the teacher couldn’t solve it.
a. may b. needed c. couldn’t