English Modals Practice Exercises
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modals, modal perfects
1. Complete these sentences with can, may, will or must (positive or negative).
a. Most birds can fly.
b. Most animals cant fly.
c. We may be a bit late this evening, Im not sure.
d. If you go to Scotland for a holiday, you probably wont spend all your time sunbathing.
e. Secretary wanted - Must speak good English.
f. If you speak your own language in England, most people wont understand you.
g. If you speak English in Canada, most people will understand you.
h. We dont know if we can go on holiday this year. We may not have enough money.
i. I dont know if I can help you.
j. A professional pianist must practise for several hours every day.
2. Complete these sentences with will, might, cant or must.
a. Next Monday will be my 30th birthday.
b. I might go to Spain next week, but Im not sure yet.
c. Isnt that J oan over there? No, it cant be her J oans much taller than that.
d. Theres somebody at the door. Do you think it will be the postman?
e. Ive been travelling since four oclock. You must be tired.
f. We havent made definite plans for our holiday yet. We might go to Greece or Italy, or we
will even stay at home.
g. This must be J ohns coat. Theres a letter addressed to him in the pocket.
h. Im getting married next week. You cant mean it! I do.
3. Complete the following sentences with a form of have to or should. Sometimes the verb forms
are negative.
a. Your hairs too long. I think you should get it cut.
b. You smell, and youve got a cough. You dont have to smoke.
c. Im going to bed. I must be up early tomorrow.
d. Id like to meet your boyfriend. You should invite him round.
e. I have to tell my parents where I am, and then they dont worry.
f. You dont have to come with me if you dont want to. Ill go on my own.
g. If you need some help with your homework, you should go to the library.
h. If youve got a ticket, you dont have to queue. You can go straight in.
i. You shouldnt tell lies. Its naughty.
j. George works too much. I think he should take it easy.
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4. Make each sentence uncertain by using the word given in brackets.
a. I think itll snow tonight. (may). I think it may snow.
b. He is driving there. (might) He might be driving there.
c. They are lost. (could) They could be lost.
d. She has a cold. (might) She might have a cold.
e. J ohn knows the answer. (may) J ohn may know the answer.
f. Theyll get here by then. (might) They might get here by then.
g. Shell lose her job. (could) She could lose her job.
h. Ill tell you tomorrow. (may) I may tell you tomorrow.
i. He has one already. (might) He might have one already.
j. She wont like it. (might) She might not like it.
k. Youll break it. (may) You may break it.
l. Ill see you later. (may) I may see you later.
m. Theyll lose. (could) They could lose.
n. I wont be back. (may) I may not be back.
o. Youll hurt yourself. (could) You could hurt yourself.
5. Rewrite each sentence without changing the meaning, beginning as given.
a. He cant be here yet.
I dont think he is here yet.
b. He might not know the answer.
Perhaps he doesnt know the answer.
c. Theres a chance that Ill win the competition.
I may win the competition.
d. Im sure the baker is the murderer.
The baker must be the murderer.
e. Do you think he has it with him?
Could he have it with him?
f. If you ask him nicely, perhaps hell agree.
He may agree if you ask him nicely.
6. Choose the most suitable expression in each sentence.
a. I cant understand this form; must I / do I have to write my age here?
b. You cant smoke here; it says you dont have to / mustnt.
c. After all these lessons, you have to / should know the answer!
d. Sorry I cant come; I should / need to go to the doctors.
e. You dont need to / mustnt take an umbrella; the sun has come out.
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f. If we leave now we have to / should be there before 6.
g. This is not good enough! You really have to / must be more careful!
h. Im afraid we must / have to land at Gatwick Airport because of fog.
i. Danger! You should / must not remove the safety cover during operation.
j. Well, I have to / should leave, but Ill stay longer.
k. Thats all right, you shouldnt / dont have to be here till 8.
l. The houses must / have to be small because of danger from earthquakes.
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