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Modal Verbs Practice Exercises

The document contains two grammar exercises involving the use of modal verbs. The first exercise provides 11 sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct modal verb. The second exercise provides 9 sentences to be rephrased using must, mustn't, have to, or don't have to.

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Modal Verbs Practice Exercises

The document contains two grammar exercises involving the use of modal verbs. The first exercise provides 11 sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct modal verb. The second exercise provides 9 sentences to be rephrased using must, mustn't, have to, or don't have to.

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Choose the correct answer.

1. Ruth has got clever ideas. Mike should/must/doesnt have to ask her for help with his project.
2. Fred is very rich. He could / can / has to buy almost anything he wants.
3. Theres a terrible storm outside. You have to/dont have to/mustnt go out. Its dangerous.
4. You can / should / could write when you were three years old.
5. I cant find my wallet, so I cant / must / shouldnt go to the bank to get some money.
6. You mustnt /must/ dont have to use your phone in class.
7. You should / dont have to / have to use your phone in emergencies.
8. You cant / mustnt / dont have to go to the grocery. I have already gone.
9. You have to/ mustnt /dont have to call me and Ill know you are safe.
10. Drivers oughtnt to / dont have to / mustnt talk on their phones while they are diving.
11. She looks tired. She can / has to / should take some days off.
12. You must / mustnt / have to get your mobile phone wet. That will damage it.
13. Could / should / can most people in your country read and write today?
14. We can/ must / ought to wear a helmet when we ride a motorbike.
15. You have to/ mustnt / dont have to sleep on the sofa. We have an extra room

Complete the sentences with a modal verb from this list, without using the
same one twice: can, could, may, might, should, must, shall, will, would
1. Children ___________ go to school.
2. Before you make a decision, you___________ speak to a specialist.
3. I___________ ride a horse, I love horse riding.
4. Lets go,___________ we?
5. Jake___________ speak some English before the training.
6. ___________ I please speak to Mrs. Sanders?
7. I promise I___________ buy you a new phone.
8. He___________ join us later, he is not sure.
9. If I were you, I ___________ take this opportunity

Rephrase the following sentences.


Use must, mustnt, have to, dont
have to.
1 It isnt necessary for you to take me home.
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2 You arent allowed to enter this room.
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3 You are obliged to write a report every week.
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4 It is necessary for you to wear a uniform at school.
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5 It is necessary for Jane to find a better job.
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6 I am obliged to tell you the truth about what happened.
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7 It isnt necessary for Kate to buy me a present.
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8 They arent allowed to pick flowers from the garden.
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