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Modal Verbs

1. Choose the correct option.

She ... be very intelligent to win such a prize.

a) could

b) would

c) must

2. Choose the correct option.

... you like to participate in the surprise we are planning for Emma?

a) Could
b) Should
c) Would

3. Choose the correct option.

To be considered serious, newspapers... write the facts and not made up stories.

a) would
b) must
c) can

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4. Choose the correct option.

There are many endangered species which... be protected.

a) could
b) would
c) must

5. Choose the correct option.

Chemical waste ... be thrown into the rivers because that will contaminate the water.

a) mustnt
b) wouldnt
c) couldnt

6. Choose the correct option.

If I had the time, I ... participate in the recycling campaign that you are organising.

a) should
b) would
c) must
7. Rephrase the following sentences replacing the highlighted expression with a suitable modal
verb.

a) The environmental organizations are able to save many animals from extinction if they are
supported.
b) Everyone has the duty to save water because it is essential for our survival.

8. Rephrase the following sentences replacing the highlighted expression with a suitable modal
verb.

a) Illegal hunters have to be severely punished.

b) No one is able to save the planet alone.

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9. Rephrase the following sentences replacing the highlighted expression with a suitable modal
verb.

a) When we are at the supermarket its advisable to look for products with less packaging.
b) The environment has to be preserved.

10. Rephrase the following sentences replacing the highlighted expression with a suitable modal
verb.

a) The Greenpeace activists werent able to save the whales that were lying on the beach.
b) Hunters are forbidden to catch animals in danger of extinction.

11. Rephrase the following sentences replacing the highlighted expression for a suitable modal
verb.

a) He was advised not to buy products which harm the environment.

b) Factories arent allowed to throw their chemical waste into the rivers.

12. Decide if the following sentences are true [T] or false [F].

In these sentences, the modal verb must expresses obligation.

a) They must be engineers because they were inspecting the plant.

b) He must arrive early because hes grounded.
c) She must have a lot of money to buy a purse like that.
d) You must do your share for the sake of the planet.

13. Decide if the following sentences are true [T] or false [F].

The sentences express an invitation.

a) Could you bring me those books?

b) Would you like to come to the concert tonight?
c) Would you like to go to my house tomorrow?
d) I would stay home if I were you.

14. Decide if the following sentences are true [T] or false [F].

The sentences mean that something is impossible.

a) They cant practise at the park because its being repaired.

b) She mustnt travel by plane because shes nine months pregnant.
c) He couldnt attend that conference on global warming because he lost the train.
d) You shouldnt eat so much sugar because its bad for your health.

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15. Decide if the following sentences are true [T] or false [F].

Theres a deduction in the sentences.

a) The countryside is so peaceful. It must be nice to live there.

b) She must get to work on time or her boss will fire her.
c) He forgot my birthday. He must be busy.
d) They mustnt reveal personal information to strangers online.

16. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct options.

We a)____________ recycle in order to preserve our environment. Plastic b)____________ be

put in the yellow recycle bin. The planet c)______________ be preserved if everyone did their
part. Together we d)_____________ save our planet!

Options: must, would, should, can

17. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct options.

My friend is being bullied at school. I told her she a)________________ talk to her parents or
one of our teachers because they b)_______________ help her. She c)______________ ask
for help.

Options: must, should, can

18. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct options.

My brother asked me if I a)_______________ like to go to the cinema with him. I told him I
b)______________ because I had work to do that day. He told me I really c) _____________
to see that film because its great.

Options: have to, would, couldnt

19. Choose the correct option.

He said he help me with my project because hes very good at Science.

a) must
b) could
c) should

20. Choose the correct option.

She come to the concert because she had a fever.

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a) wouldnt
b) mustnt
c) couldnt

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Modal Verbs Answer Key

1. c)

2. c)

3. b)

4. c)

5. a)

6. b)

7.
a) The environmental organizations can save many animals from extinction if they are
supported.
b) Everyone must/has to save water because it is essential for our survival.

8.
a) Illegal hunters must be severely punished.
b) No one can save the planet alone.

9.
a) When we are at the supermarket we should look for products with less packaging.
b) The environment must be preserved.

10.
a) The Greenpeace activists couldnt save the whales that were lying on the beach.
b) Hunters mustnt catch animals in danger of extinction.

11.
a) He shouldnt buy products which harm the environment.
b) Factories mustnt throw their chemical waste into the rivers.

12. a) F; b) T; c) F; d) T.

13. a) F; b) T; c) T; d) F.

14. a) T; b) F; c) T; d) F.

15. a) T; b) F; c) T; d) F.

16. a) must/should; b) should/must; c) would; d) can

17. a) should/must; b) can; c) should/must

18. a) would; b) couldnt; c) have to

19. b)

20. c)

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