Weekend Grammar – Modal Verbs (Mixed Practice)
A. Instructions: Complete the sentences using the correct modal verb and the correct form
of the verb in brackets.
1. You can't talk in the library. It’s strictly forbidden. (talk)
2. She looks exhausted. She must have slept very little last night. (sleep)
3. We had to finish the report yesterday because it was urgent. (finish)
4. I’m not sure where they are. They must be still at school. (be)
5. When I was younger, I couldn't stay out after 9 p.m. (stay)
6. You dont have to worry about the test, it isn’t very difficult. (worry)
7. He didn’t reply to my email. He might not have seen it. (see)
8. We didnt have to pay for the tickets because they were free. (pay)
9. She has a heavy coat on. It must be cold outside. (be)
10.You mustnt speak to your parents like that. It’s disrespectful. (speak)
11.I shouldve studied more carefully, now I regret it. (study)
12.He drives a very expensive car. He must earn a lot of money. (earn)
13.We must leave now if we want to catch the train. (leave)
14.She didn’t come to school today. She might be ill. (be)
15.You have to submit the form by Friday. That’s the rule. (submit)
16.They cant have forgotten the meeting; they are usually very punctual. (forget)
17.When I was at primary school, we had to wear uniforms every day. (wear)
18.You mustnt interrupt while the teacher is speaking. (interrupt)
19.The lights are off. They must have gone home already. (go)
20.I couldnt go to the meeting yesterday because I was sick. (go)
21.She shouldnt eat so much chocolate, it’s not good for her. (eat)
22.He might be telling the truth, I’m not completely sure. (tell)
23.We mustnt use phones during the exam. It’s against the rules. (use)
24.She got the highest mark in the class. She must have worked very hard. (work)
25.I shouldnt have watched that movie, it was really boring. (watch)
26.He looks confused. He might not have understood the instructions properly.
(understand)
27.You must finished your homework before watching TV. That’s your responsibility.
(finish)
28.They must have made so much noise last night, the neighbours were complaining.
(make)
29.She must have opened the door because it was locked when we arrived. (open)
30.We must have to hurry, there’s still plenty of time. (hurry)
B. Rewrite the Sentences Using a Modal Verb
Instructions:
Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
31. It was necessary for her to finish the report before Friday.
(have)
She had to finish the report before Friday.
32. I’m sure he didn’t understand the instructions.
(can’t)
He cant have understood the instructions.
33. It is possible that they forgot about the meeting.
(might)
They might have forgotten about the meeting.
34. It wasn’t necessary for us to wait so long.
(have)
We didnt have to wait so long.
35. It is a good idea for you to see a doctor.
(should)
You should see a doctor.