EXERCISES WITH MODAL VERBS
1.Complete the sentences with the suitable modal verb.
I ………….………..….. do my homework. My teacher always checks if we have done the exercises.
I …….……………………… get my hair cut. I don't like it so long.
We ………………..…..…… go home. My mother has told me to arrive at ten o'clock.
I ……………………..……. study hard. I want to pass the exam.
In Spain, children ……………………………… go to school until they're 16.
You ………………….………. phone every day, darling!
2. Complete the sentences with Must or Don’t have to.
MUSTN'T: STRONG PROHIBITION DON'T HAVE TO: IT'S NOT NECESSARY
You ………………………………… accept things from strangers!
When you go into a clothes shop, you …………………….………. to buy something. You can just look.
You ……………………………….……… steal things from shops.
Children …………………………..……… pay bills.
Children ……………………….…………. eat junk food every day.
Some millionaires ……………… get up very early.
3. Choose the right modal verb.
1. When Tom was 16, he was a fast runner. He ______ run 200 metres in 22 seconds.
a) Can b) Could c) Can’t d) Couldn’t
2. I'm afraid I ______ come to your party next Saturday.
a) Can b) Could c) Can’t d) Couldn’t
3. I'm not in a hurry. I've got plenty of time. I _______ wait.
a) Can b) Could c) Can’t d) Couldn’t
4. I was feeling terribly sick yesterday. I ________ eat anything.
a) Can b) Could c) Can’t d) Couldn’t
5. Can you speak loudly, please? I _______ hear you very well.
a) Can b) Could c) Can’t d) Couldn’t
6. "You look exhausted." "Yes, I _________ sleep last night.
a) Can b) Could c) Can’t d) Couldn’t
1. This is a very precious book. You ________ lose it.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
2. He will be having lessons for another two hours. We _________ visit him now.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
3. You _________ wash those carrots. They've already been washed.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
4. We _______ hurry. We've got plenty of time.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
5. We have enough milk in the fridge so we __________ buy some more.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
6. This is a very great novel. You _______ read it.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
7. Time is not on our side. We _________ hurry.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
8. 'What kind of car do you want to buy? Something flashy?' 'Well, it __________ be
flashy - that's not important.'
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
9. Tim gave me a mail to send. I ___________ remember to mail it.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
10. Mary gave me a letter to post. I __________ forget to mail it.
a) must b) mustn't c) needn't
4. Rewrite the sentences with : can, may, must or have to.
Is that all right if I borrow your pen? May/Can I borrow your pen?
Don't park your car on bends. It is illegal. You ....................................................................
Perhaps she will agree with it. Who knows? She .....................................................................
Our teacher asked us to tidy the classroom. We .....................................................................
I need your help. It's too much work for me. You ....................................................................
Look at that balloon. It's over there. ....................... see ........................................... ?
Don't worry about dinner. I'll make it. You ....................................................................
It is not necessary to be there. We .....................................................................
Why don't you stay with us? No problem! You ....................................................................
5. Match 1 - 10 to a - j.
1. It is a very good film. _____
2. He is not sure now. _____
3. She is so different. _____
4. It is the last train. _____
5. It's Sunday today. _____
6. This exhibition is not free of charge. _____
7. I'll prepare breakfast myself. _____
8. The coach leaves tonight and it takes twelve hours to get here. _____
9. Your address is the same. _____
10. We have plenty of time. _____
a You needn't get up early.
b You don't have to get up early.
c We can't miss it.
d We mustn't miss it.
e You can be her sister.
f You can't be her sister.
g I have to buy a ticket.
h I must buy a ticket.
i He may come tomorrow.
j He must come tomorrow
