1 Match the modal verbs in bold to their
meaning (a-e).
1 You should study hard to do well at school.
2 You don’t have to come if you don’t feel like it.
3 You mustn’t feed the animals at the zoo.
4 I might go to the theatre tonight.
5 Can I borrow your phone for a minute, please?
a It’s not necessary.
b It’s possible.
c It’s forbidden.
d It’s a good idea.
e Is it OK?
(5 x 4 = 20)
2 Underline the correct item.
1 Could/Might I have a glass of water please?
2 You have to/can tidy your room before you go
out Elaine!
3 You mustn’t/can’t throw litter on the pavement.
4 Jim could/should learn some manners.
Whenever he arrives late, he never apologises!
5 Ian doesn’t need/needn’t a computer for his
job.
(5 x 4 = 20)
3 Fill in with: don’t need to, could, must, shall,
should.
1 I’m sorry sir, but you …………………….. switch
off your phone during take-off and landing.
2 …………………….. we go shopping this
afternoon? I need to buy a new dress!
3 I really think you …………………….. tell her the
truth.
4 You …………………….. cook today as we are
going out for dinner.
5 Sally …………………….. play the piano very well
when she was a music student.
(5 x 4 = 20)
4 Rephrase the sentences using modal
verbs.
1 Perhaps Brian will continue with his studies
once he finishes high school.
............................................................................
2 Would you like me to cook dinner tonight?
............................................................................
3 It’s forbidden to ride your bike on the platform.
............................................................................
4 It’s necessary for George to wear a uniform to
work.
............................................................................
5 I advise you to exercise more and eat healthier
foods.
............................................................................
(5 x 4 = 20)
5 Complete the second sentence so that
it means the same as the first. Use up
to three words.
1 It isn’t necessary to have the meeting tomorrow.
We can arrange it for next week.
We ..................................... to have the meeting
tomorrow. We can arrange it for next week.
2 I’m certain Fibonacci’s is an amazing restaurant
because it got really good reviews.
Fibonacci’s .........................................................
an amazing restaurant because it got really good
reviews.
3 I’m sure it’s not a good film because everyone I
know told me so.
It .........................................................................
a good film because everyone I know told me so.
4 It’s possible that she is working for a travel
agency at the moment.
She .....................................................................
working for a travel agency at the moment.
5 It’s likely Mia will return to Austria once her
contract finishes.
Mia .....................................................................
return to Austria once her contract finishes.