MODAL VERBS - EASIER

Q1.

I didnt feel very well yesterday. I couldnt eat anything.

cannot
couldnt
mustnt

Q2.

You should look at me when I am talking to you.

could
should
would

Q3.

I was using my pencil a minute ago. It must be here

somewhere!
can
could
must
would

Q4.

You really must not be late again.

must not
dont have to be

Q5.

If you dont start working harder, you will have to repeat the
course next year.
have to
must
will have to

Q6.

His parents spoil him. Hes always been allowed to do

whatever he wants.
been able
been allowed

Q7.

Phone her now. She must be home by now.

has to be
must be
would be

Q8.

You mustnt forget your sun cream. Its going to be very hot!
dont have to
mustnt
neednt

Q9.

I might be able to help you, but Im not sure yet.

might
would

Q10.

Entrance to the museum was free. We didnt need to pay to

get in.
neednt
didnt need to

Q11.

Already as a child Mozart could play the piano beautifully.

could
should
would

Q12.

Which sign are you more likely to see at an

airport: Bags must not be left unattended.
can
must
may

Q13.

I really must try to get fit.

may
must
would

Q14.

May I take a photograph of you?

Am I allowed to
May I

Q15.

Students are allowed to borrow up to 6 books at any time.

are allowed to
could

Q16.

Whose is this bag? - I dont know, but it may belong to Yuta.

could
may
should
would

Q17.

May I go to the bathroom, please?

May
Must
Would

Q18.

His excuse may be true, but I dont believe.

can
may

Q19.

Its very important to be able to speak more than one

language.
can
be able to

Q20.

I dont like having to get up early on a Sunday.

being able to
being allowed to
having to

Q21.

Can you speak French? - Only a few words, but my Russian

is pretty good.
Can
Could

Q22.

Could you help me move this table? (Both answers are

possible. Choose the more polite request.)
Can
Could

Q23.

I could talk already before I was two years old.

could
should
would

Q24.

I could help you, but I dont want to.

can
could
would

Q25.

Can you open the window, please.

Can
May

Q26.

I couldnt move the table. It was too heavy.

couldnt
mustnt
shouldnt
wouldnt

Q27.

You must not not put your feet on the cafeteria tables.
must not
do not have to

Q28.

If you continue to practise so hard, you will be able to beat

me before too long!
can
could
will be able to

Q29.

Can you swim? (Both are possible. Which is better?)

Are you able to
Can

Q30.

You shouldnt eat so much chocolate. Its not good for you.
dont have to
mustnt
shouldnt

Q31.

Im afraid I cant play tennis tomorrow. Ive got a dentist

appointment.
cant
couldnt
would not be able to

Q32.

You can come to the meeting if you want but you dont have
to.
have to
dont have to
mustnt

Q33.

What do you want to do? - Well, we could have a picnic, but

it looks like rain.
can
could
should
would

Q34.

Im so hungry I could eat a horse!

can
could
must
should

Q35.

The test starts at 10.30. You mustnt be late.

dont have to
mustnt

Q36.

Why didnt you tell me? I could have helped you!

could help
could have helped
was able to help
would help

Q37.

How did you do in the test? - Ok. It could have been worse!
could be
could have been
might be
would have been

Q38.

He couldnt have broken the classroom window. He wasnt

even in school today.
couldnt have
mustnt
shouldnt have

Q39.

You cant be tired. Youve only just got out of bed!

dont have to be
cant be
mustnt be

Q40.

She must be very pleased with herself. She got the best
grades.
has to
must
cannot