2nd bac Modal Verbs

Practice:
A. PRACTICE: FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT MODAL VERB.
Need, can, may, must, needn’t, can’t, shouldn’t, mustn’t

1) You’ve got no choice, you………………………….. take your medications as the doctor said.
2) It’s cold in here, you ……………………………………… leave the window open.
3) Can’t you see the notice? You ………………………………. smoke in public places.
4) He is so strong. I think he ……………………………………… lift that heavy box so easily.
5) We have got plenty of time; we…………………………………hurry.

B. Modals in National Exams :

1.We ………………take the bus to the stadium ; we can go on foot. (need to- need- needn’t).
(2016)
2. “You ……………give up smoking; your heart is too weak”. (Can- may- must). (Bac Exam 2016)
3. You …..….….….buy a ticket for the match; I have got two invitations. (wouldn’t- can’t-
needn’t).( BAC 2017)
I can’t find my phone. I ……………..have left it at home. (Might- will- need).

C. Choose one of the following to complete the sentences:

/must have / might have/ should have/ can’t have/can’t be

1. John …………………….. gone on holiday. I saw him this morning downtown.

2. Nobody answered the phone at the clinic. It……………………………. closed early.

3. I …………………………………………revised more for my exams. I think I’ll fail!

4. I didn’t know you were going to Phil’s party yesterday. You ……………………………told me.

5. I can’t believe Jim hasn’t arrived yet. He ……………………………….. caught the correct train.

6. I can’t believe Jim hasn’t arrived yet. He…………………………. caught the correct train.

D. Choose the correct answer:

• He ………………………………………. (can’t have been/can’t be) French. His French is terrible.

• The kids are calm today. They ……………………………. (must have been/ must be/ had to be) tired.

• Although Leila was very hungry, she didn't eat very much. She ……………………………………. (couldn’t
have liked/ couldn’t like/ can’t like) the food.

• I didn't know you needed help. You …………………………………. (should have told/ should tell/must
have told) me.

• He ……………………………………… (could have run/could run/can run) so fast when he was young.
2nd bac Modal Verbs

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