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Reset Answers Help I didnt feel very well yesterday. I couldnt eat anything. cannot couldnt mustnt
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Q2.

You could look at me when I am talking to you. could should would

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Q3.

I was using my pencil a minute ago. It can be here somewhere! can could must would
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Q4.

You really must not be late again. must not dont have to be
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Q5.

If you dont start working harder, you have to repeat the course next year. have to must will have to
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His parents spoil him. Hes always been allowed to do whatever he wants. been able been allowed
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Q7.

Phone her now. She must be home by now. has to be must be would be
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Q8.

You dont have to forget your sun cream. Its going to be very hot! dont have to mustnt neednt
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Q9.

I would be able to help you, but Im not sure yet. might would
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Q10.

Entrance to the museum was free. We neednt pay to get in. neednt didnt need to
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Q11.

Already as a child Mozart would play the piano beautifully. could should would

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Q12.

Which sign are you more likely to see at an airport: Bags must not be left unattended. can must may
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Q13. I really must try to get fit. may must would

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Q14. Am I allowed to take a photograph of you? Am I allowed to May I

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Q15.

Students are allowed to borrow up to 6 books at any time. are allowed to could
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Q16.

Whose is this bag? - I dont know, but it may belong to Yuta. could may should would
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Q17. May I go to the bathroom, please? May

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Must Would
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Q18. His excuse may be true, but I dont believe. can may
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Q19.

Its very important to be able to speak more than one language. can be able to
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Q20. I dont like having to get up early on a Sunday. being able to being allowed to Click the correct modal or modal form to fit the sentence. Note: In some questions more than one of the answer choices may be heard in current English. The answer shown as correct is the one that is expected in traditional grammar. Grammar note Number of questions: 40 Running Score: 0 / 0 having to
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Q21.

Could you speak French? - Only a few words, but my Russian is pretty good. Can Could
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Q22.

Could you help me move this table? (Both answers are possible. Choose the more polite request.) Can Could
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Q23. I could talk already before I was two years old. could should
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Q24. I could help you, but I dont want to. can could would
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Q25. Can you open the window, please. Can May

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Q26. I couldnt move the table. It was too heavy. couldnt mustnt shouldnt wouldnt
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Q27. You must not not put your feet on the cafeteria tables. must not do not have to
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Q28.

If you continue to practise so hard, you will be able to beat me before too long! can could will be able to
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Q29. Can you swim? (Both are possible. Which is better?) Are you able to
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Q30.

You mustnt eat so much chocolate. Its not good for you. dont have to mustnt shouldnt
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Q31.

Im afraid I cant play tennis tomorrow. Ive got a dentist appointment. cant couldnt would not be able to
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Q32.

You can come to the meeting if you want but you have to. have to dont have to mustnt
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Q33.

What do you want to do? - Well, we would have a picnic, but it looks like rain. can could should would
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Q34. Im so hungry I must eat a horse! can could must

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Q35. The test starts at 10.30. You mustnt be late. dont have to mustnt
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Q36. Why didnt you tell me? I was able to help you! could help could have helped was able to help would help
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Q37.

How did you do in the test? - Ok. It would have been worse! could be could have been might be would have been
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Q38.

He couldnt have broken the classroom window. He wasnt even in school today. couldnt have mustnt shouldnt have
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Q39. You cant be tired. Youve only just got out of bed! dont have to be cant be mustnt be
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She must be very pleased with herself. She got the best grades. has to must cannot
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