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A.

Match the modals verbs in bold to their meanings (A-J)


1. (D) That might be Theresa calling you on your phone.
2. (I) Can I check my email?
3. (F) You should be careful who you talk to online.
4. (C) I wasn't able to get through on the phone.
5. (G)You have to switch your phone off now.
6. (A) You don't have to phone me. Send an SMS.
7. (H) You needn't have downloaded the film; I already had the DVD.
8. (B) Students mustn't take their mobile phones into the exam room.
9. (E) That can't be the person you're looking for.
10. (J) You ought to use a hands-free headset.
A It's not necessary.                  B It's forbidden.
C I didn't manage it.             D It's possible.
E I'm sure it isn't.                     F It's my advice.
G You're obliged to.       H It wasn't necessary.
I Is it OK if ...?                     J It's a good idea
E. Choose the correct item.

1. You don't have to/mustn't use emojis, but they can make online
communication clearer.
2. Quick! We have to/might be on time for class.
3. You needn't/mustn't download illegal software.
4. May/Should I borrow your laptop?
5. You ought to/would speak quietly on your phone in public.
6. In the future, people may/would communicate differently.
7. Would/Shall you like to play video games?
8. Andy couldn't/shouldn't call me because his phone didn't have any signal.
9. We had to/needn't ask for directions – we can use the phone's GPS to get
there.
10.   My dad can't/shouldn't use a computer
F. Choose the correct item.

1.  A: It's Harry's birthday. We should/ought buy him a present.


B: We can/may get him that smartphone he wants.
2. A: You mustn't/don't need to transfer your pictures from your phone to
your laptop. I've done it for you.
B: Thanks.
3. A: ¿Are you coming to the party? 
B: I could/can be a bit late because I am able to/have to help my grandma
send an email!
4.  A: I can't/mustn't get any work done. My laptop keeps crashing. 
B: I think you really must/need buy a new one!
5. A: Is there anyone who may/could lend me a phone charger?
B: Yes, here you are.
6. A: Would/Shall we go mountain climbing this weekend?
B: OK, but it might/should be difficult to access the Internet from there.
7. A: That's a lovely smartphone. It must have been/might have been really
expensive.
B: It was, but I could/can store a lot more on it than on my old one.
8. A: ¿How did your job interview on Skype go?
9. B: Not very well. I was so nervous that I wouldn't/couldn't stop fidgeting in
my seat!
G. Choose the correct response.

1. ¿Can I give you a missed call when I arrive?


a) Of course not. b) Good idea.
2. Were you able to install the program on your computer?
a) I was.                 b) I might.
3. We could watch that film you downloaded.                                          
  a) Yes, ¿why not? b) Yes, we might. 
4. Earphones come with the phone. You don't need to buy them separately.   
   a) That's OK.        b) That's good.
5. My laptop is running too slowly.    
   a) Can I restart it? b) You could try restarting it.
6. May I use your mobile phone for a momen?   
   a) Here you are.    b)  It's possible.
7. My brother could have helped me install Viber on my phone if I'd asked him.                           
a) Did he?                 b) Why didn't you?
8. Could you give me a video call at six
o'clock?                                                          
  a) I’m sure I could. b) I don't think I will.

H. Choose the correct item.

1. You study harder if you want to pass the ICT exam.


A.  Shall
B.  Can
C.  Mus
2. Henry ..... to be calling us in five minutes.
A. Ought
B. May
C.  might
3. ..... you like to use my mobile to make your call?
A.  Will
B.  Would 
C.  Could
4. ..... we meet outside the cinema at 8 o'clock?
A.  Might 
B.  May 
C.  Shall
5.  Hazel ….. get up very early to go to her computer class.
A.  Can
B.  has to 
C.  needs
6. The sign says you charge your phone here.
A.  mustn't 
B.  couldn't 
C.  needn't
7.  It…. be difficult to connect to the Internet sometimes.
A.  Can
B.  could 
C.  would
8.  Edith be out. She's not answering the phone.
A.  Can
B.  must 
C.  Will

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