Complete using verbs in ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

brackets. Can/ can’t

1.- Can you ski? ……………..
1.- Henry is coming today. We
……... (go) to the cinema 2.- Can you speak French? ……..
together. 3.- Can you cook? ……………….
2.- The shops are open this 4.- Can you swim) ………………..
afternoon so you …….. (buy)
something for your dad. 5.- Can you juggle? ………………

3.- Penguins ………… (fly) 6.-Can you surf? ……………….

4.- Thomas is very young so he 7.-Can you skate? ………………

………. (walk) but he ……… (cry)
8.- Can you dance? …………….
loudly.
9.-Can you play golf? ………….
5.- My dog …….. (run)very fast.
10.- Can you fly? ………………..
6.- Sonia ……. (help) you. She is
very friendly.

CORRECT THESE SENTENCES Complete the dialogue

1.- Maggie cans translate that sentence
Anne: What ……..we do?
2.- Robert cycle no can /well
Paul: We …… play tennis or we
3.- Yolanda use a computer cant.
…….. go for a walk.
4.- Fiona and you don’t understand it.
Anne: Sorry, but I have pain in my leg
5.-I do drive my red car. so I …….. play or walk.

6.-Clowns can make you laugh. Paul: We …….. play card or watch

7.- Peter don’t use a mobile phone. television.

8.-Some singers does sing very well. Anne: Good idea! Great!!

9.-Alice can go to the party. She is ill.

10.- William cans dive in the sea.

11.-Tom don’t do karate.

M006 MODAL VERBS

Fill in the blanks using MUST, MUSTN’T, DON’T HAVE TO, SHOULD, SHOULDN’T, MIGHT, CAN,
CAN’T !

1. Rose and Ted _________________ be good players. They have won hundreds of cups !
2. You _________________ pay to use the library. It’s free.
3. I’m not sure where my wife is at the moment. She _________________ be at her dance
class.
4. Jerry _________________ be working today. He never works on Sundays.
5. You _________________ be 18 to see that film.
6. You _________________ hear this story. It’s very funny.
7. Dad _________________ go and see a doctor. His cough is getting worse all the time.
8. You don’t have to shout. I _________________ hear you very well.
9. It _________________ be him. I saw him a week ago, and he didn’t look like that.
10. You look pretty tired. I think you _________________ go to bed early tonight.
11. Let me look. I _________________ be able to help you.
12. “Children, you _________________ cross the street if the lights are red !”
13. You _________________ sit so near the TV. It’s bad for your eyes.
14. I’m sorry but I _________________ give you a lift because my car is broken.
15. I _________________ stop and talk to you now. I have to get to the library.
16. You really _________________ go to the Louvre if you’re in Paris. It’s wonderful.
17. You _________________ come to the party if you don’t feel well.
18. I don’t know where Kelly is. She _________________ be at her sister’s .
19. You have passed all your tests. You _________________ be very pleased with yourself.
20. You _________________ smoke in your car, especially if there are children sitting in the
back.
21. You _________________ work this evening. I can do the tasks for you.
22. John doesn’t need a calculator. He _________________ do sums in his head.
23. Passengers _________________ open the door when the train is moving.
24. It _________________ rain today. It’s getting cloudy already.
25. I _________________ pay for the tickets because I got them from Sam for free.
 Must -to express obligation
Children must go to school (it’s the law)
You have to do your homework tonight (the teacher says)

Have to – to express necessity for personal reasons.

I have to do my homework every day
Need – is used to express necessity
You need to buy some food, the fridge is empty

Mustn’t - to express prohibition

He mustn’t arrive late for work.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

a) It’s raining. You ……to take an umbrella with you.

1.-need 2.- mustn’t 3.- must
b) She …….. pay me the money.
1.- must 2.-have to 3.- has
c) Look! It’s getting late. I …….. go home now.
1.- need 2.- must 3.- have
d) Children ………. obey their parents and teachers.
1.- mustn’t 2.- have 3.- have to
e) We ……… to get to school early tomorrow.
1.- have 2.- must 3.- mustn’t
f) George …….. to pay his electricity bill today.
1.- must 2.- has 3.- mustn’t
g) We ……… to buy any vegetables today.
1.- have 2.-don’t have 3.- must
h) That boy …….. walk in the puddles.
1.- mustn’t 2.- need 3.- don’t have to
i) My uncle ……… to walk the dog twice a day.
1.- have 2.- must 3.- has
j) We ……… walk on the grass. It’s forbidden.
1.- must 2.- mustn’t 3.- have
k) You …….. brush your teeth after eating.
1.- has to 2.- mustn’t 3.- must
l) Leonardo ……… finish the exercises.
1.- have to 2.- has to 3.- need
m) My grandmother ……..take this medicine in the morning.
1.- need to 2.- needs to 3.- have to
n) I ……….. park my car here. I may get fined.
1.- must 2.- have 3.- mustn’t
 REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING
must/have to/ need
1.- It’s obligatory to pay before you go in.

You………………………………………………………………

2.- It’s forbidden to smoke in the classrooms.

You …………………………………………………………..

3.- It’s not necessary to buy all the books on the list.

You ……………………………………………………………

4.- It’s forbidden to use dictionaries in the exam.

You………………………………………………………….

5.- It’s necessary to wear formal clothes

You …………………………………………………………
 Modal Verb Practice (elementary)

Complete the sentences. Use CAN, CAN’T, COULD, COULDN’T

1. I was short of money last week. I __________ buy that disk.

2. I am afraid, I __________ come to your party.
3. When my father was a schoolboy, he was a good runner. He
__________ run very fast.
4. My great grandmother was very clever. She __________ speak three
foreign languages.
5. Denys __________ swim quite well now. But last summer he
__________ swim at all.
6. His uncle __________ ride a horse when he was seven.
7. My grandfather loved music very much. He __________ play the piano and the guitar very
well.
8. Something was wrong with my alarm clock. I __________ wake u pin time.
9. Max is in a hurry. He __________ wait for us.
10. They talked quite loudly. I __________ hear everything they said.

Fill in the sentences. Use CAN, CAN’T, MUST, MUSTN’T, SHOULD, SHOULDN’T

1. A woman __________ become the President of Ukraine.

2. We __________ find life on another planet.
3. People __________ live on the Moon.
4. People __________live in the Antarctica.
5. We __________ play hockey in summer.
6. Sharks __________ be dangerous.
7. Doctors __________ find a cure for cancer.
8. Parents __________ understand their children perfectly.
9. We __________ read at the table when we eat.
10. We __________ take bread with a fork.
11. We __________ watch TV a lot.
12. The youngsters __________ say „No” to drugs.
13. People __________ smoke.
14. Teachers __________ give more freedom to the youngsters.
15. Schoolchildren __________ have their own timetables.
16. Kids __________ see horror films after midnight.
17. We __________ quarrel with our friends.
18. Pupils __________ talk at the lessons.
19. Students __________ cheat during their tests and exams.
Choose the best option

1. She __________ play the guitar rather well. (may/must/can)

2. This baby __________ walk yet. (mustn’t/can’t/couldn’t)
3. You __________ be at two places at once.
(mustn’t/must/can’t/can)
4. You __________ teach an old dog new tricks. (must/can/can’t)
5. Tortoises __________ run fast. (may not/mustn’t/can/can’t)
6. The ostrich __________ kill a person with one kick.
(may/can/must)
7. I __________ help you if you want. (must/can/may)
8. You __________ finis hall the work yesterday. (could/may/can)
9. I __________ sleep well yesterday. (can’t/mustn’t/couldn’t)
10. Pupils __________ be late for classes. (can/may/must/mustn’t)
11. We __________ boil drinking water because of germs. (can/may/must)
12. He __________ inform you about it. (must/can’may)
13. We __________ show these photos to her. (must/mustn’t/can/can’t)
14. Granny is sleeping. You __________ make a noise. (must/can’t/mustn’t)
15. We __________ cross the street when the light is red. (must/may/can/mustn’t)
16. People __________ take care of nature. (can/may/must/should)
17. __________ I go out? (can/may/must)
18. People __________ live on the Moon. (must/may/can/can’t)
19. Children __________ go to bed late. (can/shouldn’t/may)
20. Max __________ take my umbrella. (must/can/may)

4)Find these verbs and then ask your schoolmate. Start like this: Can you...............
FLY, COUNT, PLAY GOLF, DRAW, SING, WRITE, READ, SWIM, RIDE A BIKE, DANCE, SKI

L I S I N G C N A D
F E S B I C W I S K
L N K J V D R A W H
O O I I T R I S I O
G V R Z B W T U M T
Y Y R U J A E C N D
A U Y L F Y E U C E
L L E T L G O D O B
P D D A N C E L I T
R E A D A W N C Z R
 can could have to will may ought to

must mustn’t need needn’t should would rather

would might used to be used to get used to had better

Uses
1. to ask for something politely : Decide which of the
modal verbs in the box
2. to offer to do something:
below correspond to
3. to express a strong advice:
the different uses.
4. absence of obligation: Sometimes more than
5. to express preferences: one modal is possible.
6. to express obligation:
7. to be accustomed to doing something:
8. to give advice:
9. to express possibility:
10. to express future predictions:
11. to become accustomed to doing something:
12. to express necessity:
13. to express habits or routines in the past:
14. to express prohibition:

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentences.

1. We are not completely sure but Cindy _______ 8. I ___________ rather you checked my exercise
come back tomorrow. before giving it to the teacher.
a. needn’t b. may c. ought a. would b. should c. ought to
2. When I was a child, in the summer afternoons 9. ____________ I use your mobile phone? It’s an
we ____________ play in the street with boys emergency.
and girls from the neighbourhood. a. Must b. May c. Won’t
a. won’t b. must c. would 10. In many schools of England students ________
3. ___________ I have some more wine, please? wear uniforms. It is compulsory.
a. Could b. Needn’t c. Would a. should b. must c. may
4. I ____________ believe my eyes. Is George the 11. Sara’s daughter ___________ write perfectly
one who is standing over there? when she was seven.
a. won’t b. mustn’t c. can’t a. might b. could c. mustn’t
5. They ___________ be the richest person in the 12. I ___________ let you know when I have more
village. He’s just bought two luxurious cars. information about the matter.
a. may not b. ought c. must a. would b. will c. can’t
6. He __________ have studied more for the final 13. The worst __________ have happened, but
exam and spend less time playing with the fortunately everybody came back safe and
computer. sound.
a. would b. should c. have to a. ought to b. might c. can’t
7. My bedroom _________ redecorating. I’m tired 14. The problem was so difficult that even the
of the old furniture. teacher ____________ solve it.
a. has to b. may c. needs a. may b. needed c. couldn’t
1. Steven ... play the drums 8. This is dangerous. They ... 15. ... you drive a tractor?
really well. sit down. No, because I’m 16!
a) can’t a) can a) Can
b) can b) should b) Must
c) must c) mustn’t c) Should

2. You ... be quiet because 9. Sam ... protect his skin 16. He ... make you an amazing
dad is taking a nap. with some sun cream. tattoo now.
a) can’t a) should a) can
b) must b) must b) must
c) shouldn’t c) can c) shouldn’t

3. Arthur ... go shopping. His 10. My sister Amanda ... bake 17. You ... take your umbrella
fridge is empty! delicious biscuits. in trip to London.
a) can a) can a) can
b) must b) must b) must
c) shouldn’t c) should c) should

4. Tim ... eat two ice creams. 11. Your cousin ... surf very 18. Drivers ... stop because
It’s not a good idea. well. And you? the kids are crossing.
a) mustn’t a) can a) can
b) can’t b) must b) must
c) shouldn’t c) should c) should

5. You ... eat much fast food 12. Remember that you ... 19. Ben, you ... drive if you
every day. take a selfie in class. are drunk. It’s illegal!
a) can’t a) can’t a) can’t
b) mustn’t b) mustn’t b) mustn’t
c) shouldn’t c) shouldn’t c) shouldn’t

6. You ... be afraid, Peter. 13. Sheila ... play the bassoon 20. My neighbour ... be on a
at all! diet. She’s too fat!
a) can’t a) can’t a) can
b) mustn’t b) mustn’t b) must
c) shouldn’t c) shouldn’t c) should

7. Wow! Nadia ... speak eight 14. Freddy .... sleep. He has a 21. You ... see well, Samuel.
languages. very important exam. Wear your glasses!
a) can a) can’t a) can
b) must b) mustn’t b) can’t
c) should c) shouldn’t c) should
Complete the sentences with can or can’t and the correct verb in the list. Lucy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Then match them to the pictures. baseball. She’s in
I like swimming a
the school team.
lot but I _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _.

I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ but
I’m sure I will
My brother _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ learn next winter.
a car. He passed his
driving test last month.
I________
delicious butter
cakes.
Tony _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ . He’s
afraid of I________
falling down. equations yet. I’m not
very good at maths.

I have a baby
brother. He _ _ _ Mark _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a
_ _ _ _ _ yet. horse. In fact he’s a
great horseman.

I________
Suzie _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
beautiful pictures. I
because she’s broken
want to be an
her leg.
artist.

Rosie _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
bake beautifully. She’s a Dave _ _ _ _ _ _
do chorister. _ _ _ football
drive like a
paint professional.
play x 2
read
I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ yet so
ride
my mum always
roller-skate I_______ a
reads me a story
scuba dive cartwheel. I’m a
before I go to bed.
sing very sporty
ski person.
solve
walk x 2
Introduction to Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs are auxiliary verbs. They are used with other verbs to express ability,
permission, obligation, possibility, giving advice, offering, inviting …

MODALS PRACTICE

CAN Complete the sentences with the correct modal:

Can is used to express ability.
1. Before you step into the street, you
He can swim very well. ____ look right and left for traffic.
I can’t play this game. It’s too complicated. a. can c would
b. must d shouldn’t
2. You _____ ride your bike on the pavement.
CAN – MAY
a. can’t c. wouldn’t
Can and May are used to ask for or give
b. can d. may
permission. May is also used to express
possibility . 3. You ______ be listening to music while you’re pedalling.
a. can c. must
May I leave earlier today? b. shouldn’t d. may
No, you may not leave earlier today. 4. You _____ keep your ears open for cars.
You can’t drive my car because you’re 16. a. should c. wouldn’t
I may go away for a few weeks.
b. must d. may
5.………………. you ride a bike safely? I’m not sure.
MUST a. Can c. Must
b. Shouldn’t d. May
Must is used to express obligation, 6.If you ride safely, I ____ let you ride your bike by
You must stop when the lights are red. yourself.
ride a. would c. shouldn’t
Must is also used to express prohibition, b. may d. should
You mustn’t cross the road now.
7. When you ride a bike, you ____ signal before
turns and lane changes.
a.shouldn’t c. must
SHOULD – SHOULDN’T b. would d. mustn’t
8. You ______ forget to put on a helmet.
Should is used to give advice or to tell people
a. mustn’t b. should
something is/ isn’t a good thing to do
b. wouldn’t c. can
You’re coughing a lot. You should stop 9. ______ you use the front and rear brakes well?
smoking. a. Should c. Can
You shouldn’t ride your bicycle at night b. Must d. Would
without lights. It’s dangerous. 10. ________you like to ride my bike now?
a. Can c. Should
b. Would d. May
WOULD
11. I I were you, I _____ buy a new bicycle. Yours is too old!
Would is used to offer something or invite,
Would you like a cup of coffee? a. would c. wouldn’t
b. should d. must
Would is also used in conditional sentences. 12. Carol ____ win the first prize. She’s been training a lot!
a. shouldn’t c. may
If I had enough time, I would do that. b. would d. can’t AAlexa
 Remember, you’re Don’t forget to take
____ wear
in a library, you an umbrella. It ____
jewellery to school?
____ speak loudly. rain later.

a) don’t have to a) might a) may she

b) mustn’t b) can b) does she have to
c) are allowed to c) should c) is she allowed to

I was using my mobile You ____ be

Betty ____ be ill. I’ve We ____ chew gum
a minute ago. It ____ hungry. You’ve just
just seen her. in class.
be somewhere here. eaten lunch.

a) can a) must a) should a) have to

b) can’t b) have to b) may b) can’t
c) has to c) could c) aren’t allowed to c) is she allowed to

You ____ make Students ____ I’ve just bought a Mr. Black ____ be
pancakes. I’ve borrow up to four lottery ticket. I ____ away this weekend,
already made some. books at a time. become rich soon. but we’re not sure.

a) mustn’t a) are allowed to a) must a) might

b) have to b) must b) could b) has to
c) don’t have to c) can’t c) am allowed to c) must

Paul has finally got Don’t ride so fast. Mum ____ do the ____ bring our own
the job. He ____ be You ____ have an shopping. Dad has music to the school
really pleased. accident. already done it. disco?

a) must a) have to a) has to a) We are allowed to

b) is allowed to b) may b) doesn’t have to b) Are we allowed to
c) could c) are allowed to c) doesn’t has to c) Is he allowed to

Stella can’t find her I ____ take any Larry ____ be at You ____ vacuum the
car keys. They ____ electronic devices home. His car is carpet. Phil’s already
be in her bag. on school trips. outside. cleaned the room.

a) are allowed to a) am not allowed to a) may a) can’t

b) don’t have to b) am allowed to b) mustn’t b) don’t have to
c) could c) have to c) must c) mustn’t

He ____ speak Spanish ‘Whose pen is it?’ ‘I’m ‘Where can I find She’s got plenty of
fluently. He’s been not sure. It ____ be Luke?’ ‘He ____ be in time, so she ____
there for only a week. Sandra’s.’ the garden.’ hurry.

a) can’t a) has to a) is allowed to a) doesn’t have to

b) can b) must b) may b) don’t have to
c) could c) might c) doesn’t have to c) has to
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