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Modals Review Exercises for ESL Learners

The document contains a collection of sentences using various modal verbs such as may, might, must, can, shall, will, would, should, need to discuss possibilities and necessities. The sentences provide examples of how modal verbs are used to discuss different levels of certainty, permission, obligation, necessity and speculation.

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Modals Review Exercises for ESL Learners

The document contains a collection of sentences using various modal verbs such as may, might, must, can, shall, will, would, should, need to discuss possibilities and necessities. The sentences provide examples of how modal verbs are used to discuss different levels of certainty, permission, obligation, necessity and speculation.

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MODALS- REVIEW EXERCISES

I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.

If I were you I would tell him the truth.

It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.

Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.

It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.

Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.

I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.

Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.

I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.

Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.

Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.

It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.

It wasn't necessary for him to behave like that.


MODALS- REVIEW EXERCISES

You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbbiden.

It's quite possible that they went away last weekend.

I'm sure Ann didn't send that letter.

It was a mistake not to accept his offer. I wish I had.

It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts.

I don't think Ann robbed the money. It's impossible.

Why don't we go on a camping trip?

Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure.

It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.

It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.

It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them.

If I were you I'd do some more exercises.

Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.


MODALS- REVIEW EXERCISES

It was a mistake to take the car. If only I hadn't!

I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!

It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.

It's possible that they move to Australia.

I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.

Perhaps he hired a vannette.

You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.

If I were you I wouldn't trust John.

I'm sure she didn't take the key.

Perhaps I'll start a new career.

It was not necessary for you to tell Jan what really happened.

I regret selling the house.

It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.

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