Modal verbs

Good luck 😊 (Modal verbs)

Choose the correct modal verbs.
1. - … swim when you were twelve?
- Yes, and once I even … to cross the river.
A) Can you, was able
B) Were you able, had
C) Could you, were able
D) Were you able to, hadn’t
E) Could you, had

2. You … stay here any longer if you … go.

A) needn’t, must
B) haven’t to, must
C) haven’t, must
D) have to, needn’t
E) must, have to

3. You … clear away the snow before you … get to the gate.

A) haven’t to, can
B) must, will be able to
C) needn’t, are able
D) mustn’t, will able to
E) must, can

4. - Why … to hurry?

- I was afraid I … be late.
A) have you, needn’t
B) had you, could
C) did you have, can
D) did you have, could
E) will you have, can

5. You … come at four, but you … be too late or all the cakes will be eaten.

A) can, haven’t to
B) needn’t, mustn’t
C) needn’t, ought
D) may, haven’t to
E) must, don’t have

6. Polly asked if … join our game.

A) she can
B) could she
C) she could
D) she will be able to
E) would she be able to

7. - … to send the telegram today?

- Yes, it … reach my uncle in the morning.
A) Have you, must
B) Will have you, has to
C) Had you, had to
D) Will you have, hasn’t to
E) Do you have, must

8. You … leave now. I … let you go.

A) needn’t, haven’t to
B) must, ought
C) had to, can’t
D) needn’t, can’t
E) mustn’t, haven’t to
9. - Mummy, … I wear my jeans?
- No, you … wear school uniform.
A) can, don’t have
B) may, must
C) may, haven’t to
D) must, haven’t to
E) must, needn’t

10. - Why … to help Henry?

- He … lift that heavy box.
A) did you have, hadn’t to
B) had you, couldn’t
C) have you, mustn’t
D) you had, wasn’t able to
E) did you have, couldn’t

11. Margaret asked if … go into Mr. Green’s garden.

A) might she
B) she might
C) she may
D) may she
E) she can

12. You … warn him about the danger. So you … hurry.

A) must, needn’t
B) will able to, must
C) can, haven’t to
D) must, have to
E) mustn’t, ought

13. - Why … to repeat everything once more?

- They … hear anything I said.
A) had you, couldn’t
B) you had, weren’t able to
C) did you have, couldn’t
D) will you have, could
E) did you have, could

14. Susan … go so far. She … go to the swimming pool near our school.

A) hasn’t to, must
B) mustn’t, will able to
C) needn’t, can
D) doesn’t have, can
E) needn’t, is able

15. To get good marks in the exams we … sit up late before exams, but one … study regularly.

A) needn’t, must
B) must, ought
C) can, hasn’t to
D) should, is able
E) has to, must

16. I … get out for two days, I … prepare the rules for the test.

A) mustn’t, will able
B) could, was able
C) hadn’t to, could
D) wasn’t able to, had to
E) might, oughtn’t
17. He … tell the truth, I see … it in his eyes.
A) needn’t, will able to
B) must, was able
C) wasn’t able, might
D) hadn’t to, could
E) couldn’t, could

18. The boy … cross the river alone, so I … help him.

A) needn’t, mustn’t
B) should, could
C) wasn’t able to, had to
D) was able to, had to
E) couldn’t, needn’t

19. Choose the correct modal verbs.

Parents ... buy books with large prints for little children, because they ... read such books more easily.
A) must, can B) mustn't, can
C) must, can't D) were able to, were able
E) had to, couldn't

20. Choose the correct modal verbs.

I'm afraid Nick ... come to your party. His mother has told me he ... go away on business immediately.
A) can't, has to
B) can't, mustn't
C) may, doesn't need
D) won't be able, have to
E) can, ought
21. Choose the correct variant.
When Diana went back to New York she was able to extend her visa. So she ... apply for a new one.
A) hadn't to
B) was able to
C) doesn't need
D) had to
E) didn't have to

22. Choose the correct variant.

Henry … to wait until the snow melts.
So will Robert.
A) won’t be able
B) will able
C) had
D) has
E) will have

23. Choose the correct variant.

My friends and I felt unprepared for the exam so we … to stay up late but they didn’t .
A) have B) had
C) hadn’t D) ought
E) were able

24. Choose the correct modal verbs.

I ... hand the letter to anybody. I ... hand it personally to Mrs. Norton.
A) can, need
B) can't, must
C) can't, don't need
D) shan't be able to, shall be able
E) must, ought to
25. Choose the correct variant.
The visitors ... feed the animals. Neither did we.
A) were able to B) didn’t have to
C) weren't able to D) could E) had to

26.Choose the correct sentences with a modal verb.

1. You don't need any tomatoes to make a salad.
2. You don't have any tomatoes to make a salad.
3. You needn't buy any tomatoes to make a salad.
4. You have to buy some tomatoes to make a salad.

20. Choose the correct variants.

... drive a car when you were fifteen?
1. Had you to 2. Could you
3. Were you able to 4. Did you have
28. Choose the correct variant.
Jane needn't ... .
1. rent a room
2. apply for a job
3. financial assistance
4. any permission

29. Choose the sentences with the modal verb.

1.She told me that she had a lot of work today.
2.I need your book any longer.
3.his work can be done at once.
4.I have to work very hard now.
5.Jack has got a large family.

30. Choose the correct variants.

The students who attend this college ... to take exams twice a year, don't they?
1. can 2. are able 3. need
4. ought 5. have 6. should