3 OPTIMISE YOUR GRAMMAR | Higher B1+

5 Jerry can be at home because all the lights are

Modals (1): review off and his car isn’t there.
1 Complete the text with the words and 6 Sarah isn’t singing on the talent show tonight.
phrases in the box. There is one extra word She might not be feeling well or maybe she’s
or phrase you do not need. lost her voice.

can’t | don’t have to | have to | might

4 Choose the best answer (A, B or C) to fill
each gap.
ought | would
Abby: Can everyone help me? I can’t find
my mobile!
Hi John, Mum: Did you leave it at school?
Sorry, I (1) chat now. It’s not Abby: No. It (1) be at school because I had
possible because I need to study. it last night.
I (2) hand in my science Mum: It (2) be on the kitchen table. You
project tomorrow, it’s the last day. If I finish my sometimes leave it there. Or it (3)
homework, be on the sofa under the cushions.
I (3) call you later but Abby: It’s not there. Can you call it, please?
I’m not promising anything. You (4)
Mum? Mum!
to do yours too. The only good news is that
I (5) do my English homework Mum: I’m calling it! I can hear something ringing
because I did it in class. in the bathroom. It (4) be there.
Abby: Yes, I’ve got it! Twenty messages. They
(5) be from Zak. He said he was
2 Complete the second sentence so it has a going to send me some photos.
similar meaning to the first. Do not change 1 A must B could C can’t
the word given. Use two to five words, 2 A must B might C can’t
including the word given. 3 A can B could C couldn’t
1 It’s not necessary for you to tell jokes to 4 A must B can’t C can
be funny. HAVE
5 A can’t B couldn’t C must
You jokes to be
funny.
2 I’m sure that your photos are ready Unit round-up
by now. SHOULD
Your photos by
5 Choose the correct word or phrase.
now. Chad: Can I help you with your vlog Jane?
3 It would be a good idea for you to clean Jane: Sure. You (1) must / can / ought be my
the camera before you start. OUGHT special guest.
You the camera Chad: Where (2) should / ought to / have to
before you start. I sit?
4 I think it’s possible for anyone to be on Jane: Sit next to me. Today I’m talking about
a reality show. CAN good and bad beach fashion.
I think a reality Chad: Great. (3) Ought to / I can / Could I say
show. something on camera?
Jane: Sure. You (4) must to / should / may
speak clearly, that’s very important, and
Modals (2): deductions about you should look at the camera.
the present Chad: I think we (5) ought to / should to / must
to do a practice first. Shall I press record?
3 If a word or phrase in bold is correct, put a
Jane: No! Don’t touch anything! You
tick. If it’s incorrect, rewrite it correctly on (6) might not / mustn’t / ought to touch
the line. the camera because it’s in the perfect
1 This documentary mustn’t be a repeat because position.
I’ve seen it before. Chad: Sorry! Is your vlog popular?
2 You can’t be watching a wildlife programme. You Jane: I think I (7) must / can / might have 2,000
don’t like animals! followers. I’m not sure because it goes up
3 This report says I failed history. That might be every week.
right. I don’t study history. Chad: Wow! Two thousand people following you!
4 The phone’s ringing. It could be my sister or You (8) can’t / must / might be very
maybe my mum. proud.

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