MODALS:

1. You _______ finish that report by Thursday, otherwise the boss will be mad.
a) have to
b) must
c) should

2. The exhibition was free so I ___________ pay.

a) didn’t have to
b) shouldn’t
c) hadn’t to

3. You ________ drink that. It’s not safe.

a) shouldn’t
b) mustn’t
c) can’t

4. We have to be there at 2 o’clock and it’s 10 o’clock. We ________hurry!

a) don’t have to
b) mustn’t
c) shouldn’t

5. In schools in England pupils ________ wear a uniform.

a) must
b) should
c) have to

6. I think people who live abroad _________ learn the language of the country to be able to
communicate with the locals.
a) have to
b) must
c) should

7. This meeting is not mandatory, so you _______________ attend it.

a) mustn’t
b) don’t have to
c) haven’t to

8. This dish is really spicy. It __________ have chilli in it.

a) must
b) should
c) could

9. Amy ______ be away. Her bag is still on her desk.

a) may
b) mustn’t
c) can’t

10. I’m not sure where he is but, he ________ be in his room.

a) has to
b) must
c) can’t
11. He has grey hair, so he _______ be older than 40.
a) must
b) might
c) could

12. He ________ not remember me. We haven’t seen each other for ages.
a) may
b) can
c) does

13. He ________ be serious. He ________ be joking.

a) must, may
b) can’t, must
c) may, has to

14. I used to ____________ speak French very well.

a) be able to
b) be able
c) can

15. If I had better communicative skills, I would ______________ get a job in the media.
a) can
b) -
c) be able

16. When I finish University, I will __________ get a better job.

a) can
b) could
c) be able to

17. When I was young I _________ swim faster than anyone in my class.
a) can
b) able to
c) could

18. I ______ see much better with my new glasses.

a) must
b) can
c) may

19. I _________ help you with your homework tonight if you want to.
a) must
b) could
c) should

20. I would love __________ play the piano.

a) to can
b) be able to
c) to be able to