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Grammar for the 9 th grade


Modals and Semi-Modals

Part 1: CAN / COULD / BE ABLE TO


1. Complete the sentences. Use can / can't/ could / couldn't. There may be more
than one correct answer.

1. Eyal: Yoni, _____________ you please help me with my homework? It's too hard and I
_____________ do anything by myself.
Yoni: Of course, I _____________. Wait, I'll be with you in a minute.

2. Most kids_____________ understand how to use a smartphone at a very early age. It's
different for old people. For example, they_____________ get accustomed to the "touch"
screens. They prefer to use keyboards. I bought a smartphone to my own grandmother last
month but she_____________ figure out how to use it.

3. Tom: Teacher, _____________ anyone go to the kiosk, please? I woke up too late this
morning and I prepare sand_____________ wiches. I'm hungry.
Teacher: No, you _____________ go now. You know that you _____________
buy food from the kiosk only during the breaks. Wait till 10 0'clock!

2. Choose the correct answer.


1. This boy is a genius. He can / could / couldn't already read at the age of two.
2. I won't / can't / couldn't be able to come to the trip next weekend
3. The movie didn't have subtitles. We can't / weren't / couldn't understand everything.

4. Maya's closet is too messy. She isn't / can / can't find her favorite shirt.
5. A cheetah can / is able / will be able run very fast.
6. I'm sorry. I don't think the doctor couldn't / will be able / won't be able to see you
today.
7. The music is too loud. I 'm not / can / can't hear you.
8. When can / are / able the parents meet the principal?
9. What kind of music is this guitarist can / could / able to play?
10. How can / could / able to this student get better grades from now on?

3. Rewrite the sentences. Use can I could I be able to in the correct tense. There
may be more than one correct answer.

1. Will you manage to get to the airport on time?

2. Tamar was exhausted, but she succeeded in running the complete marathon.

3. Only my father knows how to make such delicious pancakes.

4. How did the police managed to arrest the murderer?

5. The mechanic doesn't know how to fix this problem with my car.

6. Bob didn't study last night but he hopes he will succeed in answering all the questions
in the test.

7. I wanted to bring a cheese cake to the party, but I didn't manage to find time to bake
one.

8. John and Lucy want to go to the show too, but they won't succeed in finding tickets.
9. There's a bad smell in my bathroom. I don't know how to get rid of it.

10. The teacher hopes he will manage to check the tests by tomorrow.

Part 2: MUST / HAVE TO / MUSTN'T


4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of have to and the verb in
brackets.

1. It's only nine o'clock. Why________ you _______________ (leave) so early?

2. Sandy went to sleep late last night because she _______________ (finish) her
homework.

3. Can I talk to you? I _______________ (show) you something important.


4. ___________Shelly_______________ (take care) of her young brother yesterday?

5. In Israel, most students _______________ (wear) a uniform at school.


6. Tomer_______________ (wake up) at 7 tomorrow because it's his turn to walk
the dog.

7. You _______________ (not tell) me your secret if you don't want too.

8. Sarah _______________ (tidy) the living room now. Her parents are coming soon.

9. Oren _______________ (not wash) the car today. His father will take it to the car
wash.
10. Harry is really hurt. _____________ you _______________ (use) that tone when you
talked to him?

5. Rewrite the sentences using mustn't.


1. You're not allowed to smoke in public spaces.

You
2. It's against the law to ride an electric bike under the age of 16.
You
3. In this game, it's against the rules to take more than four cards at once.
In this game, you
4. It's against the rules to wear flip flops at school.
Students

5. People aren't allowed to use the elevator in case of fire.


People
6. It's against the law to throw garbage on the street.

You

7. You're not allowed to stand in a plane when at takeoff or landing.


Passengers

8. In soccer, it's against the rules to touch the ball with your hand if you're not the
goalkeeper.
In soccer, a player
9. It's against the law to drive without a license.
You
10. It's against the rules to feed animals in a zoo.
Visitors
Part 3: MAY / MIGHT / SHOULD
6. Complete the dialogs with the correct form of may / may not and the
underlined verb.
1. Eli wants permission from his father to take his car.

Eli: Dad, ___________ I _______________ I your car? I'm afraid that if I go by bus, I
_______________ 2 get to the movie on time.

Dad: 0K, Eli. You _______________ 3 my car. Just drive carefully. It _______________ 4

rain tonight.

2. Rita wants permission from her mother to go out with her friends.

Rita: Mom, _______I _______________ 5 and meet my friends?

Mom: No, you_______________ 6. You _______________ 7 only after you finish your work.
3. Alon wants permission from the teacher to use his phone.

Alon: ___________ I _______________ 8 my phone, please? I finished my classwork.


Teacher: No, you _______________ 9. You know students _______________ 10 their
phone in class.

7. Rewrite the sentences using may / might in the positive or negative form.

1. I can't find my wallet in my bag. Maybe it's in my office.

2. There is a possibility we will travel to New York this summer.

3. I'm busy now but there's a chance we'll speak later.

4. David is late. It's possible that he's stuck in a traffic jam.

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5. It's too early. There's a chance the mall won't open before ten o'clock.

6. My parents love animals. There's a possibility we will adopt a pet soon.

7. Gary is very angry. Maybe he won't listen to me.

8. Tell these people what they should do. Use should and phrases from the bank.

8. Rewrite the sentences using should / shouldn't.


1. It will be hot on the beach. You'd better wear a hat.

2. This cake is too sweet. I suggest you add less sugar next time.

3. This girl has a bad influence (ny9un) on you. I suggest you stop seeing her.

4. It will be a surprise. It's a good idea not to tell anybody about the party.

5. The taxi will be here in five minutes. You'd better put on your shoes.

Part 4: MIXED
9. Circle the correct answer.
1. The dishwasher didn't work. So, we mustn't / had to / has to wash the
dishes by
ourselves.
2. You shouldn't / couldn't / must watch this movie. It's really bad.

3. Don't call your grandmother now. She is able to / can / might be sleeping.
4. Must / Should / Could you give me the answer to this question, please?
5. Mrs. Smith was able to / should / may dance tango when she was young.

6. I may / was able to / had to talk to you last night. Where were you?
7. I don't think Oliver will can / have to / be able to translate this email. He
doesn't
know Italian at all.
8. This piano is too heavy. I can / can't / ought move it by myself.
9. It doesn't matter if this audition didn't go well. You have / should / able to try
again
another time.

10. Many babies has to / have to / are able to walk before they are one year old.
1 1. Linda's feet hurt. She won't be able / can't / should go hiking today.
12. This is a violent (‫ )אלים‬game. Children can / doesn't have to / shouldn't play
it.

11. Complete the sentences. Use modals and semi-modals

1. During the school vacation, I

2. When I was younger, I

3. Next year, I

4. My best friend

5. Teachers

6. Drivers

7. Students

8. Some animals

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