UNIT

3 Grammar

Modal verbs (present) Modal verbs

1 Match sentences 1–6 with meanings a–e.
There are two sentences for one of the
meanings.
1 Students mustn’t talk in class. c
2 Everyone must listen to the teacher.
3 In some countries, students don’t have
to wear school uniform.
4 We can’t understand our new
French teacher.
5 Listening to music can help you
study better.
6 We have to do homework every day.
a It isn’t necessary for you to do this.
b It’s necessary for you to do this.
c You aren’t allowed to do this.
d This is possible.
e This isn’t possible.
Modal verbs (past)
2 Complete the sentences with the words in
the box.
 couldn’t didn’t have had to  than Mandarin.
  was able  weren’t able  a  To learn b Learning
1 Bella      had to     help her mom
with the shopping last Friday.
2 When we were ten, my friends and I
to speak English
very well.
3 My sister play the
piano until she was 12.
4 When my grandma was sick last week, I
to help her because
it was the school vacations.
5 We to cook
yesterday because Dad brought
pizza home.
3 Choose the correct option.
1 I mustn’t/can help you with the cleaning
after lunch if you like.
2 We have to/mustn’t write a story for our
English homework.
3 You mustn’t/don’t have to touch that
wire – it’s dangerous!
4 We couldn’t/had to do the dishes before
we could watch TV.
5 You must/can’t wash these
vegetables – they’re very dirty.
6 My dad didn’t have to/wasn’t able
to help me with my French homework
because he doesn’t speak French.
Gerunds and infinitives
4 Choose the correct answers to complete
the sentences.
1 I enjoy in the ocean but only
in the summer!
a  to swim b swimming
2 Spanish is easier
3 I promise my homework if
I can go to the party, Mom!
a  to do b doing
4 We’re planning to the
library later.
a  to go b going
5 My brother gets to college by
his moped.
a  to ride b riding
6 It wasn’t necessary all this
food – there are only three of us!
a  to buy b buying

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