Modals exercises

Look at these examples to see how must, might, may, could and can't can be used. That must be the main entrance. I can see people queuing to get in. I've lost my keys. They might be at work or they could be in the car. You can't be bored already! You've only been here five minutes. Try this exercise to test your grammar. Grammar test 1 Read the explanation to learn more. Grammar explanation We can use modal verbs for deduction – guessing if something is true using the available information. The modal verb we choose shows how certain we are about the possibility. This page focuses on making deductions about the present or future. must We use must when we feel sure that something is true or it's the only realistic possibility. This must be her house. I can see her car in the garage. He must live near here because he always walks to work. Come inside and get warm. You must be freezing out there! might, may, could We use might, may or could to say that we think something is possible but we're not sure. She's not here yet. She might be stuck in traffic. He's not answering. He could be in class. We regret to inform you that some services may be delayed due to the bad weather. They all have the same meaning, but may is more formal than might and could. can't We use can't when we feel sure that something is not possible. It can't be far now. We've been driving for hours. She can't know about the complaint. She's promoted him to team leader. It can't be easy for him, looking after ...

• They are able to speak English well. They can speak English well. They may speak English well. They must speak English well. • Steve is not allowed to stay out late. Steve may not stay out late. Steve might not stay out late. Steve need not stay out late. • Do I have to clean the kitchen? Can I clean the kitchen?. Must I clean the kitchen? Should I clean the kitchen? • Are you able to drive a tractor? Can you drive a tractor? Must you drive a tractor? Should you drive a tractor? • We are not allowed to swim when the red flag is flying. We must not swim when the red flag is flying. We need not swim when the red flag is flying. We should not swim when the red flag is flying. • She is not able to read Chinese. She cannot read Chinese. She may not read Chinese. She need not read Chinese. • Do you think we are allowed to park here? Do you think we may park here? Do you think we must park here? Do you think we need park here? • You don't have to do this exercise. You must not do this exercise. You need not do this exercise. You should not do this exercise. • We have to stop when the traffic lights are red. We can stop when the traffic lights are red. We may stop when the traffic lights are red. We must stop when the traffic lights are red. • Am I allowed to ask a question? May I ask a question? Must I ask a question? Should I ask a question?

Look at these examples to see how can, can't, must, mustn't, have to and don’t have to are used. You can put your shoes and coat over there. You can't leave your bike there. I must call the electrician and get that light fixed. You mustn't worry about me. I'll be fine. You have to have a licence to drive a car. You don't have to have a licence to cycle on the roads. Try this exercise to test your grammar. Grammar test 1 Read the explanation to learn more. Grammar explanation We often use verbs with modal meanings to talk about permission and obligation. Permission can We often use can to ask for and give permission. Can I sit here? You can use my car if you like. Can I make a suggestion? could We also use could to ask for permission (but not to give it). Could is more formal and polite than can. Could I ask you something? Could I interrupt? Could I borrow your pen for a moment, please? may May is the most formal way to ask for and give permission. May I see your passport, please? Customers may request a refund within a period of 30 days. These pages may be photocopied for classroom use. Prohibition We use can't and mustn't to show that something is prohibited – it is not allowed. can't We use can't to talk about something that is against the rules, particularly when we didn't make the rules. What does this sign say? Oh, we can't park here. You can't take photos in the museum. They're really strict about it. Sorry, we can't sell knives to under-18s. must not/ mustn't We use...

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The forms of be– Exercises • 1825 am, are, is, was, were, will be– Exercise • 1813 am, are, is– Exercise • 1819 be in the will-future – Exercise • 1317 am, are, is– Exercise • 1319 am, are, is– Exercise • 1811 am, are, is– Exercise • 1815 am, are, is– Exercise • 1817 be in the will-future – Exercise • 1339 am, are, is– Exercise 1 • 1341 am, are, is– Exercise 2 • 1719 be– (am, are, is)– Exercise 1 • 1721 be– (am, are, is)– Exercise 2 • 1717 be (am, are, is) in a text – Exercise • 1827 was, wasn't, were, weren't– Simple Past – Exercise • 1777 was not or were not– Simple Past – Exercise • 1775 was or were– Simple Past – Exercise can, cannot, can't– Exercises • 1733 can or can't– Exercise • 1793 can, could, to be able to– Exercise • 1735 can in sentences – What animals can do– Exercise • 1737 can in sentences, questions and negations – Exercise • 1321 can– Exercise • 1323 can, can't– word order – Click Exercise • 1343 can, can't– Exercise do, does– Exercises • 1749 do, does– Questions – Exercise 1 • 1751 do, does– Questions – Exercise 2 • 1763 don't have to, doesn't have to– Exercise • 1747 do (do, don't, does, doesn't) in the Simple Present – Exercise 1 • 1781 do (do, don't, does, doesn't) in the Simple Present – Exercise 2 • 1795 do (do, don't, does, doesn't, did, didn't, done)– Exercise 3 have, has, have got, has got, have to, has to– Exercises • 1753 have got or has got– Exercise • 1755 have got or has got in questions – Exercise • 1765 have to, has to– Exercise • 1757 hav...

1. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He be exhausted after such a long flight. He prefer to stay in tonight and get some rest. 2. If you want to get a better feeling for how the city is laid out, you walk downtown and explore the waterfront. 3. Hiking the trail to the peak be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic weather changes. You research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent. 4. When you have a small child in the house, you leave small objects lying around. Such objects be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death. 5. Dave: you hold your breath for more than a minute? Nathan: No, I can't. 6. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It have cost a fortune. 7. Please make sure to water my plants while I am gone. If they don't get enough water, they die. 8. I speak Arabic fluently when I was a child and we lived in Egypt. But after we moved back to Canada, I had very little exposure to the language and forgot almost everything I knew as a child. Now, I just say a few things in the language. 9. The book is optional. My professor said we read it if we needed extra credit. But we read it if we don't want to. 10. Leo: Where is the spatula? It be in this drawer but it's not here. Nancy: I just did a load of dishes last night and they're still in the dish washer. It be in there. That's the only other place it be. 11. You take your umbrella along with you today. The weatherman on the news said there's a storm north of here and ...