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Modals Modal Perfects

This document contains grammar exercises focusing on the use of modal verbs. There are 6 sections with multiple choice questions, sentence completions, rewrites, and transformations using modals and modal perfects. The exercises cover common uses of modals like possibility, permission, necessity and obligation.

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Modals Modal Perfects

This document contains grammar exercises focusing on the use of modal verbs. There are 6 sections with multiple choice questions, sentence completions, rewrites, and transformations using modals and modal perfects. The exercises cover common uses of modals like possibility, permission, necessity and obligation.

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Grammar

1 Choose the correct answer.


1. I’m so tired that I can’t / must not / should not think clearly.
2. Jean’s ahead of all the other runners – it looks like she should / must / might win the race!
3. Alex has to / can / might be at the meeting tonight. He’s giving a speech.
4. Charlotte doesn’t have to / shouldn’t / can’t tease her sister. It hurts her feelings.
5. Mike should / may / must be happy. He can’t stop smiling!

2 Complete the sentences with a suitable modal. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Brenda’s crazy – she ……………………… pay £300 for a ticket for that concert! I hope she doesn’t.
2. I ……………………… hear the music because so many fans were screaming.
3. Even though we’re sitting at the back, we ……………………… see the stage well.
4. Take these earplugs – you ……………………… need them!
5. You ……………………… arrive early to get a good seat.
6. Everyone ……………………… show a ticket to get in.
7. You ……………………… take anything valuable to the concert.
8. Mum, ……………………… I have some money to buy a T-shirt?

3 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in bold with a suitable modal. Make any necessary changes.
1. You aren’t allowed to smoke in this building.
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2. It’s necessary to have a passport in order to leave the country.
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3. It’s a good idea for people to eat a balanced diet.
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4. Jeff is obligated to take care of his little brother tonight.
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5. Helen isn’t able to come to the concert with us tonight.
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4 Rewrite the sentences with a modal or a modal perfect. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. I’m having difficulty breathing.
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2. It wasn’t necessary for you to bring a gift.
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3. There’s a chance of snow tomorrow.
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4. It’s too bad that Jean didn’t study for the test.
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5. Special clothes are not required to be worn for the dance class.

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5 Rewrite the sentences with a modal o modal perfect. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. There’s no need for us to have daily rehearsals.
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2. I’m sure he was disappointed when he missed the concert.
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3. Terry knows how to play five musical instruments.
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4. There’s a possibility that the tickets will be sold out.
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5. It’s necessary that everyone arrive on time.
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6. I don’t know if I’ll be able to meet you tonight.
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6 Complete the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences. Use a modal or a modal perfect.
1. You are required to show ID in order to get in.
You ....................................................................................................... .
2. There’s a chance that the shop is still open.
The shop ............................................................................................... .
3. It’s possible that someone found your missing key.
Someone .............................................................................................. .
4. I‘m sure they saw us.
They ...................................................................................................... .
5. Is it necessary to complain all the time?
Do ........................................................................................................ ?

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