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MODALS

COMPLETE EACH OF THESE SENTENCES WITH A MODAL VERB OR A RELATED STRUCTURE:

1- …............I ask you for a favour?Of course you........................( PERMISSION)

Can / Could / May / Might may / can

2-She spoke in a very low voice,but I .......................understand what she said.(ABILITY)

could
3-You can tell me if you want but you...................................... tell me.(OBLIGATION)

don´t have to

4-She´s been studying hard for the exam,so she ….................... pass.(POSSIBILITY)

may / might / could

5-I have an appointment in ten minutes.I …................go now or I´ll be late(ADVICE)

should

6-Don´t phone at 8´30.I …............... be watching the football on television.(POSSIBILITY)

may / might / could

7-I ..................................... sleep last night. I had lots of nightmares.(ABILITY)

couldn't

8-I haven´t phoned my parents for ages.I …..............phone them tonight.(OBLIGATION)

must

9-You...................eat too much chocolate. It's bad for your health.(ADVICE)

shouldn't

10-It´s essential that nobody hears us.We …......................... make any noise.
(OBLIGATION)

mustn't

11-.............................. you lend me some money? (REQUEST)

Will / Can / Could

12-The law says that you …............ drive a car in Spain without a seat belt.(PERMISSION)

can't
13-My sister is really happy because she …. get a job in that university last month.
(ABILITY)

could

14-What do I do to get a driving licence?(OBLIGATION)

have to

15-I think all drivers wear seat belts.(ADVICE)

should

16-................................. I have a glass of water, please?(Request)

can / could / may / might

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