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MODAL
VERBS: PRESENT AND FUTURE
1
Underline the
correct word or phrase in each sentence.
1
There’s
someone at the door. It can /
must be
the postman.
2
Don’t
worry, you don’t have to /
mustn’t
pay now.
3
I
think you had better / would
better take
a pullover with you.
4
Jones could / must
be president if
Smith has to resign.
5
Sorry,
I can’t stay any longer. I have to /
might go.
6
It
was 5 o’clock an hour ago. Your watch can’t /
mustn’t
be right.
7
It’s
a school rule, all the pupils have to /
must wear
a uniform.
8
I
suppose that our team must /
should win,
but I’m not sure.
9
Let’s
tell Anna. She could / might
not know.
10
In my opinion, the government might /
should do
something about this.
2
Complete the second sentence
so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two
and five words, including the word given.
1
I
think you should give up smoking immediately,
had
I think
you ........................ smoking immediately.
2
I
expect we will get there by 5.00, if there isn’t too much
traffic,
should
We....................................................................
5.00, if there isn’t too much traffic.
3
Is it
necessary for me to bring my passport?
have
Do..............................................................................................................
my passport?
4
I am
sure that the cat is in the house somewhere,
be
The
cat.................................................................................
in the house somewhere.
5
An
aerial is not required with this radio,
have
You don’t
an aerial with this radio.
6
It is
very inconvenient if you can’t drive,
to
It’s very
inconvenient
if......................................................................................
drive.
7
I am
sure that John is not the thief,
be
John.......................................................................................................
the thief.
8
I am
certain that Norman will be late,
bound
Norman......................................................................................................................
late.
9
All
students should report to the main hall at 9.00.
are
All
students..........................................................................
to the main hall at 9.00.
10
I thought that you would know better!
ought
You.........................................................................................................................
better!
3
Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each
sentence.
1
We can’t be lost. It isn’t
allowed /1
don’t believe it.
2
Jane
is bound to be late. She always is / She
must be.
3
Late-comers
are to report to the main office. It’s a good idea / It’s
the rule.
4
You don’t have to stay unless it’s necessary / if you
don’t want to.
5
Astronauts
must feel afraid sometimes. They’re supposed to / It’s
only natural.
6
You can’t come in here. It isn’t allowed /1 don’t
believe it.
7
All
motorcyclists have to wear crash helmets. It’s a good idea /
It’s the rule.
8
I ought not to tell Jack. It’s
not a good idea / It’s the rule.
9
We should be there soon. I expect so / It’s absolutely
certain.
10
You’d better leave now. That’s my advice /
That’s an order!
4
Rewrite each sentence so that it
contains can, could, must, have to or
should (including negative forms).
1
I’m
sure that Helen feels really lonely.
Helen
must feel really
lonely...........................................................................................
2
You’re
not allowed to park here.
…....................................................................................................................................
3
It
would be a good idea if Harry took a holiday.
…....................................................................................................................................
4 I’m
sure that Brenda isn’t over thirty.
…...................................................................................................................................
5
Do I need a different driving
licence for a motorbike?
…....................................................................................................................................
6
What would you advise me to do?
…....................................................................................................................................
7
Mary knows how to stand on her
head.
…......................................................................................................................................
8
You needn’t come with me if you
don’t want to.
…....................................................................................................................................
9
It’s possible for anyone to
break into this house!
….....................................................................................................................................
10
The dentist will see you soon. I don’t think he’ll be long.
.........................................................................................................................................
5
Complete each sentence so that it contains might, might not, must,
mustn't, can or can't. More than one answer
may be possible.
1
Don’t stand up in the boat! You
might......
fall in the river!
2
Sue says she’s stuck in traffic and
she........................... be late.
3
You really.........................
start spending more time on your work.
4
Tell Peter he........... stay the night here if he wants to.
5
That’s a really stupid idea! You...........................
be serious, surely!
6
You................................... realize it, but this is
very important to me.
7
Don’t be silly. You.................... expect me to believe
you!
8
We’re not sure but we............. go to Prague for Christmas
this year.
9
Me learn to fly! You.....................be joking!
10
Bill cooked the lunch, so
you..................................... expect anything special!
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