Modals Worksheet - Answer Key

Part A: Multiple Choice Answers

Q1. This dress suits her style. She C. will  Strong obligation/rule
definitely like it!
Q12. You C. need not visit them, just make a
 Certainty/prediction about future phone call.

Q2. When Juan was two, he B. could already  Lack of necessity

speak very well.
Q13. All members D. should attend the meeting
 Past ability as per the notice.

Q3. She D. might visit her grandparents' house  Expected obligation

during holidays.
Q14. There A. used to be a famous shop here.
 Possibility
 Past habit/state that no longer exists
Q4. B. May I talk to the manager?
Q15. There has been a landslide. You B. must be
 Formal permission careful while driving there.

Q5. During peak hours, it A. can take more than  Strong necessity due to circumstances
two hours.
Q16. I C. could have won the tournament.
 General possibility
 Past possibility that didn't happen
Q6. How C. could she do that to us!
Q17. You A. must not speak in the library.
 Expression of disbelief/shock
 Strong prohibition
Q7. If I get the required assistance, I C. might
Q18. "We C. will definitely look into the
pass the exam in the first attempt.
matter", the officer affirmed.
 Possibility (conditional)
 Promise/determination about future
Q8. The audience D. must settle before the action
doors are closed.
Q19. It's time we B. should leave.
 Strong obligation/necessity
 Advisability/suggestion
Q9. We C. should always respect our elders.
Q20. We are A. supposed to wait in the lobby
 Moral obligation/advice until the receptionist calls again.

Q10. C. Should we save money for the party?  Expected obligation/arrangement

 Asking for advice/suggestion Q21. Oh! I D. would have loved to go with you
all.
Q11. All students B. must obey the school
regulations.  Past conditional preference
Q22. B. Can you pass me the salt and pepper?  Necessity

 Polite request for action Q32. He A. used to be shy during his college
days.
Q23. I C. will make sure that he performs better.
 Past habit/characteristic
 Promise/determination
Q33. B. Would you like to accompany us on the
Q24. D. Could you be a little polite?
tour?
 Polite request for behavior change
 Polite invitation
Q25. He is the chief guest. He A. ought to be
Q34. We C. should have given an identity card
there.
to them.
 Moral expectation
 Past obligation that wasn't fulfilled
Q26. B. May I borrow some money from your
Q35. I am unable to find my phone. I C. might
father?
have lost it on the way back.
 Formal permission
 Possibility about past event
Q27. He seems dangerous. We C. should not
Q36. You A. should always inform your parents
talk to him.
of your whereabouts.
 Advice against action
 Moral advice
Q28. We A. must reach by 7 PM before the
Q37. Don't you B. dare lie to me!
ceremony starts.
 Challenge/warning
 Strong necessity
Q38. You C. must visit the doctor before the
Q29. That restaurant serves the best sushi. You
condition worsens.
D. should definitely try!
 Strong advice/necessity
 Strong recommendation
Q39. You B. will be informed about the results
Q30. It has started raining. I B. should have
soon.
carried my umbrella.
 Future certainty/promise
 Past obligation/regret
Q40. A. Shall I make an announcement?
Q31. The road seems uneven, you C. need to
slow down.  Offering to do something

Part B: Letter Completion

Dear Deep,

I was delighted to know that you are building a new house. As a friend, I (a) would like to offer a word of
advice that (b) can/will largely solve your water problems in future years. You (c) should build in a water
harvesting system in your house. This (d) can be done by digging a percolation tank near your house.
Drains from the roof (e) can/will carry the rainwater to the tank. This (f) will help to recharge
groundwater.

Yours sincerely,
Sneh

Part C: Sentence Completion

1. He should not/cannot go out as it is raining.

2. The meeting will start just now. They should/must be present.

3. They had to start early as it was getting dark.

4. You should/must not pluck flowers from the garden.

5. She should not stay up late. She is unwell.

6. We ought/need to spend our money carefully.

7. Should/Will you go there?

8. Come what may, I will finish it by today.

9. They should not/must not abuse the beggars.

10. We should/must look after our aged parents.