MODAL VERBS - EXERCISES

1. Rewrite the sentences. Use modal verbs.

1. It is possible for him to be late.
He.
2. It is advisable for young people to practise sports.
Young people.
3. It's not necessary for you to wear a uniform.
You
4. Im sure Lucy hasnt reached the station yet.
Lucy .
5. Our worrying so much was a waste of time.
We
2. Choose the correct option.
1. You don't look well. Yousee a doctor. (Advice)
A. are to
B. could
C. need to
D. should
2. lending me your CD player for a couple of days? (Request)
A. Can you
B. Could you
C. Would you
D.
Would you mind
3. Whose book is this? I am not sure. It be Ann's. (Possibility)
A. might
B. must
C. should
D. would
4. She home yesterday because her little son was sick. (Necessity)
A. could have
C. must have
D. should
stayed
stayed
have
B. had to stay
stayed
5. Youleave work at 3:30 today. (Permission)
A. can
B. could
C. might
D. will
6. Though he was ill and weak, heget out of the burning building. (Ability)
A. could
B. might
C. should
D. was able to
7. The windows look clean. You
wash them. (Absence of necessity)
A. can't
B. don't have
C. mustn't
to
D. are not to
8. Youdisturb him during his work! (Prohibition)
A. could not
B. don't have
C. must not
to
D. should not
9. Whose car is this? It be Anton's. I think I saw him driving a red car like this one. (Strong
probability)
A. might
B. could
C. must
D. would
10. I don't believe it. It be true. (Impossibility)
A. can't
B. mustn't
C. shouldn't
D. wouldn't
3. Underline the correct option.
1. They can/may be on holiday, but I'm not sure.
2. You can/could be right, but I'd still like to check.
3. Can/May you turn it down a bit please?
4. It's OK- you may/might go when you've finished.
5. Ask any questions now as you may/could not talk during the test.
6. You can't/might not smoke in the cinema.
7. From the way he speaks, he can/could be from London.
8. It's impossible- they can't/mustn't have finished it already!
9. The weather can/may be better tomorrow.
10. Can/May you speak Japanese?
4. Rewrite the sentences, include the word in bold.
1. Is it necessary for me to bring my passport?
have Do ..my passport?
2. I am sure that John is not the thief.
be
John.... the thief.
3. I thought that you would know better!
ought You. better!
4. I am sure that the cat is in the house somewhere.
be
The cat .in the house somewhere

5. I expect we will get there by 5.00, if there isn't too much traffic.
should
We. 5.00, if there isn't too much traffic.