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Modal Verbs Exercises

This document provides examples of how to use modal verbs correctly in sentences. It includes exercises to complete sentences with modal verbs like should, must, can, have to. It also has exercises where the reader circles the correct modal verb in sentences and matches sentence beginnings to endings. The answers to the exercises are provided. The document aims to help readers properly use modal verbs like should, must, can, have to in their writing.

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Modal Verbs Exercises

This document provides examples of how to use modal verbs correctly in sentences. It includes exercises to complete sentences with modal verbs like should, must, can, have to. It also has exercises where the reader circles the correct modal verb in sentences and matches sentence beginnings to endings. The answers to the exercises are provided. The document aims to help readers properly use modal verbs like should, must, can, have to in their writing.

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MODAL VERBS

1. Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb: should / ought to / can / have to /
mustnt / dont have to/ could
1 You ______________ smoke in public places.
2 We ______________ learn Chinese in our school.
3 You ______________ wear a crash helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
4 You ______________ eat a healthy diet.
5 I ______________ study hard all weekend.
6 You ______________ respect other peoples opinions.
7 She ______________ always sing really well.
8 ______________ you leave us alone now?
3. Circle the correct option.
1 Im not sure where Jane is. She could / must be at the office.
2 Sally has to / doesnt have to pass all her exams because she wants to go to university.
3 You ought to / can check you have all the ingredients before you start making the cake.
4 The letter should / couldnt arrive tomorrow. It was sent by express delivery.
5 You mustnt / have to book the tickets soon, otherwise theyll be sold out!
6 You dont have to / mustnt smoke at a petrol station. You cant / could cause an explosion.
7 That painting is obviously a forgery. It mustnt / cant be by Van Gogh.
8 That doesnt have to / cant be right! The answers must / can be wrong.

4. Match the sentence beginnings (1-4) with the endings (a-d).


1. 1 You have to watch

a that programme if you dont want to.

2 You must watch

b that programme youll love it!

3 You mustnt watch

c too much TV. Its bad for you.

4 You dont have to watch

d a lot of TV if you want to become a TV critic.

2. 1 You have to buy

a any more books or youll spend all your money.

2 You must buy

b the new book by Dan Brown. Its incredible.

3 You mustnt buy

c the books you can get them from the library.

4 You dont have to buy

d all the books before the course starts. Its a


university regulation.

5. Choose the correct modal verb.


1 A John! Your rooms filthy! You absolutely must / should / can clean it now.
B You love giving orders! You ought to / can / must be in the army.
2 A What are you doing here? You have to / must / should be in your maths class.
B I dont have to / mustnt / shouldnt go to class if I dont want to.
A You mustnt / dont have to / couldnt miss class or youll never pass your exam.
3 A What documents do I have to / must I / can I get if I want to work in Australia?
B No idea. Maybe you should / must / have to ask Pete. He lived there for a while.
4 A Can I / Must I / Should I have another coffee please? I couldnt / mustnt / shouldnt order
before because you were too busy.
B Im sorry but the restaurants closed. Can / should / must you leave now please?
6. Rewrite these sentences in your notebook using an appropriate modal verb.
1 Last year, I didnt know how to use Power Point. ______________________________________
2 Is it necessary for me to have a passport? ______________________________________
3 I suggest that you try the shop round the corner. ______________________________________
4 Its my personal obligation to speak to her. ______________________________________
5 Would you mind helping me with these bags? ______________________________________
6 Youre not allowed to eat in class! ______________________________________

ANSWERS
1. Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb:
1 mustnt; 2 dont have to; 3 have to; 4 should / ought to; 5 have to; 6 should / ought to; 7 could;
8 Can

3. Circle the correct option 1 could; 2 has to; 3 ought to; 4 should; 5 have to; 6 mustnt / could; 7
cant; 8 cant / must
4. Match the sentence beginnings (1-4) with the endings (a-d).
4.1 1d; 2b; 3c; 4a

4.2 1d; 2b; 3a; 4c

5. Choose the correct modal verb


1 must / ought to
2 should / dont have to / mustnt
3 do I have to / should
4 Can I / couldnt / Can

6. Rewrite these sentences in your notebook using an appropriate modal verb.


1 Last year, I couldnt / was unable to use PowerPoint
2 Do I have to / Do I need to have a passport?
3 You should try the shop round the corner.
4 I must speak to her.
5 Could you help me with these bags?
6 You mustnt eat in class!

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