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modals, modal perfects
1. Complete these sentences with can, may, will or must (positive or negative).
a. Most birds can fly.
fly.
b. Most animals
be a bit late this evening, Im not sure.
c. We
spend all your
d. If you go to Scotland for a holiday, you probably
time sunbathing.
speak good English.
e. Secretary wanted -
f. If you speak your own language in England, most people
understand you.
g. If you speak English in Canada, most people
understand you.
have enough money.
h. We dont know if we can go on holiday this year. We
help you.
i. I dont know if I
practise for several hours every day.
j. A professional pianist
2. Complete these sentences with will, might, cant or must.
a. Next Monday will be my 30th birthday.
go to Spain next week, but Im not sure yet.
b. I
be her Joans much taller than that.
c. Isnt that Joan over there? No, it
d. Theres somebody at the door. Do you think it
be the postman?
e. Ive been travelling since four oclock. You
be tired.
go to Greece or
f. We havent made definite plans for our holiday yet. We
even stay at home.
Italy, or we
g. This
be Johns coat. Theres a letter addressed to him in the pocket.
mean it! I do.
h. Im getting married next week. You
3. Complete the following sentences with a form of have to or should. Sometimes the verb forms
are negative.
a. Your hairs too long. I think you should get it cut.
smoke.
b. You smell, and youve got a cough. You
be up early tomorrow.
c. Im going to bed. I
invite him round.
d. Id like to meet your boyfriend. You
tell my parents where I am, and then they dont worry.
e. I
f. You
come with me if you dont want to. Ill go on my own.
g. If you need some help with your homework, you
h. If youve got a ticket, you
i. You
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go to the library.
queue. You can go straight in.
tell lies. Its naughty.
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j. George works too much. I think he
take it easy.
4. Make each sentence uncertain by using the word given in brackets.
a. I think itll snow tonight. (may) I think it may snow.
b. He is driving there. (might)
c. They are lost. (could)
d. She has a cold. (might)
e. John knows the answer. (may)
f. Theyll get here by then. (might)
g. Shell lose her job. (could)
h. Ill tell you tomorrow. (may)
i. He has one already. (might)
j. She wont like it. (might)
k. Youll break it. (may)
l. Ill see you later. (may)
m. Theyll lose. (could)
n. I wont be back. (may)
o. Youll hurt yourself. (could)
5. Rewrite each sentence without changing the meaning, beginning as given.
a. He cant be here yet.
I dont think he is here yet.
b. He might not know the answer.
Perhaps he
c. Theres a chance that Ill win the competition.
I may
d. Im sure the baker is the murderer.
The baker
e. Do you think he has it with him?
Could
f. If you ask him nicely, perhaps hell agree.
He may
6. Choose the most suitable expression in each sentence.
a. I cant understand this form; must I / do I have to write my age here?
b. You cant smoke here; it says you dont have to / mustnt.
c. After all these lessons, you have to / should know the answer!
d. Sorry I cant come; I should / need to go to the doctors.
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e. You dont need to / mustnt take an umbrella; the sun has come out.
f. If we leave now we have to / should be there before 6.
g. This is not good enough! You really have to / must be more careful!
h. Im afraid we must / have to land at Gatwick Airport because of fog.
i. Danger! You should / must not remove the safety cover during operation.
j. Well, I have to / should leave, but Ill stay longer.
k. Thats all right, you shouldnt / dont have to be here till 8.
l. The houses must / have to be small because of danger from earthquakes.
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