1.
Fill in the blanks with the correct modal:
a. You _______ (must/may) wear a helmet while riding a bike. It’s the law.
b. She _______ (can’t/couldn’t) have finished the project so quickly. It seems impossible!
c. We _______ (should/ought to) review the report before the meeting.
d. They _______ (might/must) have forgotten about the appointment.
2. Correct the errors in these sentences:
a. He cans drive to the office today.
b. We might to go shopping later.
c. You had better not to tell anyone about this.
d. She may be able go for the hike tomorrow.
3. Rewrite these sentences using a different modal or phrasal modal:
a. I can help you with your homework.
b. We must submit the forms by 5 PM.
c. They cannot attend the concert.
d. You should check your email regularly.
4. Match the modal with its function:
a. Can –
b. Should –
c. Must –
d. Might –
Functions:
1. Expressing necessity
2. Giving advice
3. Expressing possibility
4. Showing ability
5. Choose the most appropriate response to the question:
Question: Can I borrow your book?
a. No, you may not.
b. Sure, here you go!
c. I could think about it.
d. You must return it later.
6. Rewrite these sentences in the past:
a. She must attend the seminar.
b. They can play the piano well.
c. You should study for the exam.
7. Choose the correct modal for degrees of certainty:
a. She _______ (must/might/can’t) be at home; her car is in the driveway.
b. He _______ (can’t/couldn’t/may not) have stolen the money. He wasn’t even there!
c. It _______ (might/must/can) rain tomorrow. Bring an umbrella.
8. Complete the sentences using “would you mind”:
a. _______ opening the window?
b. _______ if I borrowed your phone for a minute?
c. _______ repeating the instructions, please?
9. Identify the register (formal/informal) and revise if needed:
a. You gotta see this movie; it’s awesome!
b. May I use your restroom?
c. She hafta finish the project before Friday.
d. Could you pass me the salt, please?
10. Translate the situations into sentences using modals:
a. Giving strong advice to a friend about studying.
b. Asking politely for permission to leave early.
c. Stating an obligation to attend a meeting.
d. Expressing a possibility of being late due to traffic.