Technical College “Henri Coanda”, Timisoara

Grade: 9th
Name:

MODAL VERBS
Exercises

I. Fill in the correct modal verb:

1. John ________ ski really well and he often wins races.

2. What I’ve told you is a secret between you and me, so you _______ tell
anyone.
3. During a flight, all passengers _______ remain in their seats and be calm.
4. You ______ wear an uniform when you’re in the army.
5. She _______ come with us because she has broken a leg.
6. _______ you turn the volume down, please?
7. Ask any questions now as you ________ not talk during the test.
8. It sounds impossible! They _______ have finished the exercise already.
9. You really _______ have talked about the old clothes she is wearing.
10. We ________ find a hotel so we ________ sleep in a car.
11. You have a lot of homework to do. You _________ be late!
12. His parents spoil him. He’s always ____________ to do whatever he wants.
13. Phone her now. She_________ be at home by now.
14. Already as a child Beethoven ________ play the piano beautifully.
15. ______ I take a photograph of your dog?
16. It’s very important to _____________ speak more than one language.
17. I don’t like _________ get up early on Saturday.
18. You ________ not put your feet on the cafeteria tables.
19. If you continue to practise that much, you _____________ beat me before too
long.
20. I am so hungry! I _______ eat a horse!