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Modals and Semi-Modals Test PDF

1. The document contains sentences with blanks that need to be filled in with the correct modal verb. 2. It tests knowledge of modal verbs like "must", "should", "need", "can", and others in different contexts like obligations, permissions, possibilities and necessities. 3. The sentences cover a range of topics from giving advice to making deductions to expressing abilities or lack thereof. Filling in the blanks with the right modal verb is necessary to complete the sentences correctly.

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Modals and Semi-Modals Test PDF

1. The document contains sentences with blanks that need to be filled in with the correct modal verb. 2. It tests knowledge of modal verbs like "must", "should", "need", "can", and others in different contexts like obligations, permissions, possibilities and necessities. 3. The sentences cover a range of topics from giving advice to making deductions to expressing abilities or lack thereof. Filling in the blanks with the right modal verb is necessary to complete the sentences correctly.

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Click on all the possible correct answers to complete each sentence.

The computer seems to be getting very hot. Perhaps you *


switch it off.
had better to
ought to
should
must
7
I think there * far fewer advertisements on television.
ought to be
should be
had better be
shall be
6
ever needs find out
ever needs to find out
If we keep quiet about the jewels, no-one * that they have
gone.
ever need find out
ever need to find out
5
You * be a member to play at the squash club.
mustn't
don't need to
needn't
needn't to
4
We * more maths teachers if we are to improve standards in
our schools.
need to train
need train
need training
must train
3
Cars * enter the yellow box at junctions unless the way ahead is
clear.
don't have to
needn't
mustn't to
mustn't
2
You * a musical instrument yourself to enjoy listening to music.
needn't play
don't need play
needn't to play
don't have to play
1
Test from units Modals and semi-modals
I went straight in to see the bank manager. I * wait at all.
didn't have to
hadn't got to
mustn't
don't have to
15
B: They * new houses on it.
must be building
must have to build
must be going to build
must have built

A: Workmen have been surveying the field across the road this
week.
14
When John found a spider in the house, he * pick it up and put
it outside.
would
will
won't
wouldn't
13
I * three spoons of sugar in coffee, but now I've cut down to
one.
will have
would have
used to have
had
12
I * to Plymouth three times last month to see Natasha.
would drive
used to drive
drove
drive
11
My grandfather * me to be an actor. He didn't think it was a
proper job.
wouldn't want
wouldn't have wanted
would have wanted
won't want
10
B: Thanks, I'd love to. When * to arrive?
ought I to aim
ought I aim
I should aim
should I aim

A: Why don't you come over and see us this evening? 9
You * on a boat along the river when you're in Prague. It's a
good way to see the city.
should go
ought to have gone
should have gone
ought to go
8
Test from units Modals and semi-modals
During the period of military rule, people * be imprisoned for
years without trial.
may
could
might
can
23
It is thought that the skill of growing corn * southern New
Mexico around 1200 BC.
may have been reaching
may be reaching
may reach
may have reached
22
In the house where I was brought up I * the ocean through my
bedroom window.
could just see
can just see
was just able see
was just able to see
21
She was still seriously ill when she * leave the hospital.
was allowed to
could
couldn't
can
20
He was held hostage for three weeks but eventually * when his
captors were asleep.
could escape
can't escape
can escape
was able to escape
19
We haven't had rain for nearly a year, but the drought * last
forever.
couldn't
isn't able to
can't
isn't able
18
Until a bridge was built here, people * 20 miles upstream to
cross the river safely.
must be walking
must have to walk
must have walked
must have had to walk
17
People * accept that they can't have better public services
without paying higher taxes.
have to
have got to
must to
must
16
Test from units Modals and semi-modals

Click on all the possible correct answers to complete each sentence. The computer seems to be getting very hot. Perhaps you
I went straight in to see the bank manager. I * wait at all. didn't have to hadn't got to mustn't don't have to 15
During the period of military rule, people * be imprisoned for years without trial. may could might can 23 It is t

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