Modal Quiz 1

1. I think I ___ have failed the test, but I’m not sure
a. Ought to
b. Might
c. Shall

2. We have to rush. We ___ miss the last bus home

a. Needn’t
b. Couldn’t
c. Mustn’t

3. You ___ help me!

a. Must to
b. Should to
c. Have to

4. ___ anybody attend the lecture or is it just for registered students?

a. Will
b. Can
c. Must

5. You ___ have bothered coming. I’ve done it already.

a. Wouldn’t
b. Mightn’t
c. Needn’t

6. If there is an age restriction then you ___ go in as you are too young.
a. Should
b. Shouldn’t
c. Shall not

7. The government ___ vote on the issue tomorrow. It’s scheduled for 10am
a. Will
b. May
c. Would

8. ___ we leave now or do you want to wait?

a. Will
b. Mightn’t
c. Shall
9. You ___ have worked so hard this morning. You look so tired now.
a. Must
b. Ought not to
c. Can’t
10. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He ___ be exhausted after such a
long flight.
a. Must
b. Had better
c. Can

11. The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But
we ___ read it if we don't want to.
a. Cannot
b. Don’t have to
c. Must not

12. Susan ___ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
a. Couldn’t
b. Can’t
c. Might not

13. The television isn't working. It ___ damaged during the move.
a. Must have been
b. Must be
c. Must

14. Kate: ___ hold your breath for more than a minute?
Jack: No, I can't.
a. Are you able to
b. Can
c. Might to

15. You ___ be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got
a penny to their name.
a. Don’t have to
b. Can’t
c. Shouldn’t

16. I've redone this math problem at least twenty times, but my answer is wrong according to
the answer key. The answer in the book ___ be wrong!
a. Must
b. Should
c. Have to

17. You ___ do the job if you didn't speak Japanese fluently.
a. Can’t
b. Won’t be able to
c. Couldn’t
18. You ___ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't.
If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will find work.
a. Shouldn’t
b. Can’t
c. Don’t have to

19. You ___ be kidding! That can't be true.

a. Should
b. Ought to
c. Have to

20. You ___ leave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused yourself.
a. May
b. Might
c. Would

21. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It ___ a fortune.

a. Must have cost
b. Must cost
c. Must be costing

22. ___ we move into the living room? It's more comfortable in there and there's a beautiful
view of the lake
a. Must
b. Shall
c. Will

23. At first, my boss didn't want to hire Sam. But, because I had previously worked with
Sam, I told my boss that he ___ take another look at his resume and reconsider him for
the position.
a. Must
b. Has to
c. Ought to

24. You ___ take along some cash. The restaurant may not accept credit cards.
a. Have to
b. Can
c. Had better

25. The machine on by flipping this switch.

a. Could be turning
b. May turn
c. Can be turned
26. I can't stand these people - I ___ get out of here. I'm going to take off for awhile while
you get rid of them.
a. Had better
b. Might
c. Have got to

27. You ___ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
a. Mustn’t
b. Couldn’t
c. Don’t have to

28. Do you always have to say the first thing that pops into your head. you think once in a
while before you speak?
a. Don’t can
b. Can not
c. Can’t

29. Terry and Frank said they would come over right after work, so they ___ be here by
6:00.
a. Can
b. Have to
c. Should

30. Yesterday, I ___ cram all day for my French final. I didn’t get to sleep until after midnight
a. Had to
b. Should
c. Must