Future Possibility and Probability Modals - Exercise 1

Choose the correct modal to complete the sentence.

1. You have some time to make up your mind about taking the job. You
___must tell me your decision ___ until Friday.
A.   ?    didn't have to tell me your decision

B.   ?    don't have to tell me your decision

C.   ?    must tell me your decision

2. Yesterday, I saw Ted looking at diamond rings in a jewelry store. In my

opinion, he ______is going to ask his girlfriend to marry him _____
A.   ?    must be going to ask his girlfriend to marry him.

B.   ?    is going to ask his girlfriend to marry him.

C.   ?    might have to ask his girlfriend to marry him.

3. Jill hasn't been feeling too well lately. She _____maybe not able to attend
__ the party on Friday night.
A.   ?    must not be able to attend

B.   ?    may not be able to attend

C.   ?    maybe not able to attend

4. I've gained so much weight lately, my suit ____couldnt fit ____

A.   ?    will have to fit.

B.   ?    couldn't fit.

C.   ?    will probably not fit.

5. Wendy has a job interview tomorrow afternoon. I told her she ___will have
to dress conservatively and be on time ____
A.   ?    may have to dress conservatively and be on time.

B.   ?    will probably have to dress conservatively and be on time.

C.   ?    will have to dress conservatively and be on time.

6. PERSON A: Are you going to travel anywhere on your vacation?

PERSON B: It all depends on airline prices. I _____might ___________
A.   ?    could have.

B.   ?    might.
 C.   ?    maybe.

7. If the package is to arrive on time, we _____will probably mail it ______

before the weekend.
A.   ?    will probably mail it

B.   ?    will have to mail it

C.   ?    couldn't mail it

8. You ____could probably have to introduce ____ yourself when you attend
the conference in Paris next week, so you should learn how to do so in
French before going.
A.   ?    must probably introduce

B.   ?    could probably have to introduce

C.   ?    will probably have to introduce

9. It's fortunate that you are here to give me a hand. Without your help, I
____couldnt have finish on time ___________
A.   ?    probably won't finish on time.

B.   ?    have to finish on time.

C.   ?    couldn't have finished on time.

10. If you take the apartment, you _______will be responsible ______ the
rent at the start of each month.
A.   ?    will be responsible for paying

B.   ?    will probably be responsible for paying

C.   ?    may have responsibility for paying

Modal verbs of probability: Present Exercise 2

Match the statements. Type the letter in the box.

1 They've got four houses. A She might be ill.

2 You're driving too fast. B They must be good friends.

3 She looks so young. C She can't be over 30.

4 They're always together. D You could have an

accident.

5 She's gone very pale. E That can't be true!

6 He said he earns over a F They must be rich.

million.

Exercise 3 - Modal verbs Type the correct modal verb into the box.

Can- couldn't- have to -might -must -ought to- shouldn't- was able

1. It's very cold today. Do you think it____today ____snow later?
2. You___forever____ leave your door unlocked when you go out.
3. They_____yes ______have filled the car with petrol before they set off.
4. My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily I____halt
__to fix it.
5. Mum says we______________watch TV after we've finished our homework.
6. You don't______come on____________pick me up at the station. I can get
a taxi.
7. This is impossible, it____everything_____be a mistake!
8. Jim_____not ______ have seen me because he walked past without saying
'Hello'.