B1 Modal Verbs MOD003
Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.
MAY – MIGHT – CAN – CAN’T – SHOULD – SHOULDN’T – MUST – HAVE TO – HAS TO -
NEEDN’T – MUSTN’T – DON’T HAVE TO – DOESN’T HAVE TO
1. ___________________ I use your pen, please?
2. You really ___________________ see that new documentary. It’s fantastic.
3. You ___________________ write 30 sentences for homework because you have
misbehaved.
4. You ___________________ to write 300 lines. 30 will be enough.
5. Please, excuse me but I really ___________________ go now.
6. John, you ___________________ speak so quickly. Nobody can understand you!
7. We ___________________ watch TV tonight. We haven’t decided yet.
8. If you’ve got such a bad cough, you ___________________ smoke.
9. I am happy to inform you that I ___________________ come to work next week.
10. You ___________________ make so much noise. The baby is sleeping in the next room.
11. She ___________________ work hard because she’s a single parent and has little money.
12. You ___________________ go now. The train leaves in an hour, so you’ve still got some
time left.
13. According to the weather report it ___________________ rain this afternoon.
14. He ___________________ speak Italian fluently because he spent 5 years there.
15. That __________________ be John over there. He said he would be in America this week.
16. You ___________________ take the test seriously, even if you already have enough good
grades to pass.
17. I ___________________ go out tonight, but I don’t think so. I feel too tired.
18. ___________________ Mary come with us?
19. You ___________________ speak French. I can speak English quite well.
20. You ___________________ take an ID card with you if you enter the stadium. Otherwise
you won’t get in.
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1. May / Can I use your pen, please?
2. You really must/have to/ should see that new documentary. It’s fantastic.
3. You must / have to write 30 sentences for homework because you have
misbehaved.
4. You needn’t / don’t have to write 300 lines. 30 will be enough.
5. Please, excuse me but I really have to / must go now.
6. John, you mustn’t speak so quickly. Nobody can understand you!
7. We might/ may watch TV tonight. We haven’t decided yet.
8. If you’ve got such a bad cough, you shouldn’t / mustn’t smoke.
9. I am happy to inform you that I can come to work next week.
10. You mustn’t make so much noise. The baby is sleeping in the next room.
11. She must/ has to work hard because she’s a single parent and has little money.
12. You needn’t/ don’t have to go now. The train leaves in an hour, so you’ve still got
some time left.
13. According to the weather report it might / may rain this afternoon.
14. He can speak Italian fluently because he spent 5 years there.
15. That can’t be John over there. He said he would be in America this week.
16. You should take the test seriously, even if you already have enough good grades to
pass.
17. I might/may go out tonight, but I don’t think so. I feel too tired.
18. Can Mary come with us?
19. You needn’t/ don’t have to speak French. I can speak English quite well.
20. You must/ have to take an ID card with you if you enter the stadium. Otherwise you
won’t get in.
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B1 Modal Verbs MOD004
Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.
CAN – CAN’T - COULDN’T – COULD HAVE - HAD TO – MIGHT - MUST - MUSTN’T -
NEEDN’T – SHOULD HAVE - WOULD
1. It’s quite warm outside so you __________________ put on a coat.
2. You __________________ go home now. You __________________ finish writing those
emails. They can wait until tomorrow.
3. He __________________ gone to the doctor when he started feeling ill. Now it’s going to
take longer for him to recover,
4. According to the weather report it __________________ rain today, but I’m not so sure
about it.
5. My mother gave me an important letter to post, so I ________________ forget to post it.
6. You __________________ come if you don’t want to.
7. Children __________________ play with matches.
8. That _________________ be Harry. He said he was going to Paris. What’s he doing here?
9. We will have to take a taxi to the airport, otherwise we __________________ miss our
plane.
10. I __________________ like to go to the cinema with you this weekend. How about it?
11. When I went to Spain for the first time, I __________________ speak a word of Spanish.
12. This jewellery is very valuable. My grandmother gave it to me. You __________________
look after it carefully and __________________ lose it.
13. She felt ill and __________________ leave the office earlier.
14. You __________________ be very thirsty. I’ll bring you something to drink right away.
15. You should buy a lottery ticket this weekend. You __________________ win up to 3
million dollars.
16. You __________________ informed me about the flight delay.
17. __________________ you pass me the sugar, please?
18. You __________________ smoke in public places or restaurants. It’s against the law.
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1. It’s quite warm outside so you needn’t put on a coat.
2. You can go home now. You needn’t finish writing those emails. They can wait until
tomorrow.
3. He should have gone to the doctor when he started feeling ill. Now it’s going to take
longer for him to recover,
4. According to the weather report it might rain today, but I’m not so sure about it.
5. My mother gave me an important letter to post, so I mustn’t forget to post it.
6. You needn’t come if you don’t want to.
7. Children mustn’t play with matches.
8. That can’t be Harry. He said he was going to Paris. What’s he doing here?
9. We will have to take a taxi to the airport, otherwise we might miss our plane.
10. I would like to go to the cinema with you this weekend. How about it?
11. When I went to Spain for the first time, I couldn’t speak a word of Spanish.
12. This jewellery is very valuable. My grandmother gave it to me. You must look after it
carefully and mustn’t lose it.
13. She felt ill and had to leave the office earlier.
14. You must be very thirsty. I’ll bring you something to drink right away.
15. You should buy a lottery ticket this weekend. You might/can win up to 3 million
dollars.
16. You could have informed me about the flight delay.
17. Can you pass me the sugar, please?
18. You mustn’t smoke in public places or restaurants. It’s against the law.
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B1 Modal Verbs MOD005
Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.
CAN - CAN’T – COULD – DON’T NEED - MAY - MIGHT – MIGHT NOT - MUST – MUST
HAVE – MUSTN’T - NEEDN’T – NEEDN’T HAVE - SHOULD - WILL
1. We _____________________ be able to win, but I don’t think we have a good chance.
2. That _____________________ be John. He said he was going to travel to Australia.
3. When I was younger, I _____________________ sing very well.
4. I think you _____________________ relax more. You have been working too much lately.
5. I _____________________ ask you to help me later.
6. She _____________________ left the house quietly. I didn’t hear her.
7. You _____________________ to go shopping this weekend. We’ve got everything at
home.
8. You _____________________ go in without a ticket. All seats are reserved.
9. All passengers ____________________ put on their seatbelts during take-off and landing.
10. At what age _____________________ you get a driving licence in your country?
11. You _____________________ watered the plants. Dad has already done it.
12. In the US, young men _____________________ join the army. It’s voluntary.
13. I promise I _____________________ stop smoking.
14. Mom, _____________________ you pass me the sugar please?
15. If you want to be a teacher, you _____________________ attend a teacher’s training
college.
16. They _____________________ taken the wrong train. Otherwise, they would be here by
now.
17. He’s not picking up the phone. He _____________________ be home yet.
18. You _____________________ have taken my advice and gone to the doctor. Your cold is
not going to get better if you wait.
19. You _____________________ park in a no-parking area. It’s forbidden.
20. I _____________________ go to the cinema to watch a movie, but I’m not sure.
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1. We might/may be able to win, but I don’t think we have a good chance.
2. That can’t be John. He said he was going to travel to Australia.
3. When I was younger, I could sing very well.
4. I think you should relax more. You have been working too much lately.
5. I may/might ask you to help me later.
6. She must have left the house quietly. I didn’t hear her.
7. You don’t need to go shopping this weekend. We’ve got everything at home.
8. You can’t go in without a ticket. All seats are reserved.
9. All passengers must put on their seatbelts during take-off and landing.
10. At what age can you get a driving licence in your country?
11. You needn’t have watered the plants. Dad has already done it.
12. In the US, young men needn’t join the army. It’s voluntary.
13. I promise I will stop smoking.
14. Mom, could/can you pass me the sugar please?
15. If you want to be a teacher, you must attend a teacher’s training college.
16. They must have taken the wrong train. Otherwise, they would be here by now.
17. He’s not picking up the phone. He might not be home yet.
18. You should have taken my advice and gone to the doctor. Your cold is not going to
get better if you wait.
19. You mustn’t/can’t park in a no-parking area. It’s forbidden.
20. I might/may go to the cinema to watch a movie, but I’m not sure.
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B1 Modal Verbs MOD006
Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.
CAN’T - COULD – MIGHT - MUST - MUSTN’T – NEED – NEEDN’T - SHOULD –
WILL - WOULD
1. You _______________ touch that dog. It looks dangerous!
2. You _______________ to feed the cat at least twice a day.
3. The bus _______________ be here by now. That’s what the schedule says.
4. When I was six, I _______________ play violin but I haven’t practiced since then so I
_______________ play anymore.
5. Judith _______________ go to school on Saturdays. She has a five-day week.
6. I _______________ rather stay at home than go out and have dinner in a restaurant.
7. My fingernails _______________ cutting. They’re so long.
8. She _______________ study harder if she wants to pass the exam.
9. I’m tired. I _______________ go to bed early tonight.
10. You’ve just had a huge breakfast. You _______________ be hungry anymore.
11. Do you _______________ to pay taxes as a resident of a foreign country?
12. You _______________ wear a uniform to the ceremony. It’s not necessary.
13. Passengers _______________ speak to the driver when he’s on duty.
14. Ask Henry. He _______________ know the answer but I’m not sure.
15. When I was younger I _______________ climb to the top of the mountain without being
out of breath.
16. I _______________ have gone to the doctor, but it got better after a few days.
17. If you speak to her, she _______________ probably tell you the truth.
18. The company boss _______________ be extremely rich if he owns several sports cars.
19. I _______________ have got up so early, but it was a sunny day and I was planning a lot.
20. Jack didn’t _______________ to explain the situation. Everyone know what was
happening.
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1. You mustn’t touch that dog. It looks dangerous!
2. You need to feed the cat at least twice a day.
3. The bus should/must be here by now. That’s what the schedule says.
4. When I was six, I could play violin but I haven’t practiced since then so I can’t play
anymore.
5. Judith needn’t go to school on Saturdays. She has a five-day week.
6. I would rather stay at home than go out and have dinner in a restaurant.
7. My fingernails need cutting. They’re so long.
8. She must study harder if she wants to pass the exam.
9. I’m tired. I must/should go to bed early tonight.
10. You’ve just had a huge breakfast. You can’t be hungry anymore.
11. Do you need to pay taxes as a resident of a foreign country?
12. You needn’t wear a uniform to the ceremony. It’s not necessary.
13. Passengers mustn’t speak to the driver when he’s on duty.
14. Ask Henry. He might/could know the answer but I’m not sure.
15. When I was younger I could/would climb to the top of the mountain without being
out of breath.
16. I should/would have gone to the doctor, but it got better after a few days.
17. If you speak to her, she will probably tell you the truth.
18. The company boss must be extremely rich if he owns several sports cars.
19. I needn’t have got up so early, but it was a sunny day and I was planning a lot.
20. Jack didn’t need to explain the situation. Everyone know what was happening.
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B1 Modal Verbs MOD007
Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.
CAN'T - CAN'T HAVE – COULD - DON'T NEED TO - MIGHT - MIGHT NOT -
MUST - MUST HAVE – MUSTN'T – SHOULD - SHOULDN'T
1. That pizza was gigantic. I'm sure Mary _______________________ eaten it all.
2. Nobody was able to tell the police who that man was, so he _____________________ be
someone from here.
3. Be careful when you walk across that old wooden bridge. It ____________________ be very
safe.
4. I see you haven't finished your homework yet. It ______________ be very difficult, then.
5. You ______________ touch the oven. It's very hot and you _______________ hurt yourself.
6. They are putting the suspect into the police car. The police ___________________ arrested
him.
7. I don't know where he is. Take a look in the garage. He ___________________ be there.
8. You ___________________ do any more training today. You look so tried. Take a break!
9. I can't see very well but that ___________________ be Claire over there. At least, she looks
like Claire.
10. Everyone scored over 95% in the first test, so it ___________________ been so difficult.
11. You ___________________ drive me to the airport. I can take the bus.
12. You ___________________ always wear suitable clothes when you go skiing.
13. Pupils ___________________ go out between the various parts of the exam. It's against the
school rules.
14. Danny ___________________ swim when he was four. Now he's part of the town's
swimming team.
15. You ___________________ buy any food. The fridge is full.
16. John _______________ taken a wrong turn somewhere. Otherwise, he'd be here by now.
17. There are signs all over the area, so you _____________ have any trouble getting there.
18. This _______________ be the house they advertised in the newspaper. It's much too big.
19. Mike ___________________ left the house. His cell phone is still here, and he never leaves
without it.
20. Leaving the house today without an umbrella ___________________ be such a good idea. It
looks like it's going to rain in the afternoon.
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1. That pizza was gigantic. I'm sure Mary can't have eaten it all.
2. Nobody was able to tell the police who that man was, so he can't be someone from
here.
3. Be careful when you walk across that old wooden bridge. It might not be very safe.
4. I see you haven't finished your homework yet. It must be very difficult, then.
5. You mustn't/shouldn't touch the oven. It's very hot and you might hurt yourself.
6. They are putting the suspect into the police car. The police must have arrested him.
7. I don't know where he is. Take a look in the garage. He might be there.
8. You shouldn't do any more training today. You look so tried. Take a break!
9. I can't see very well but that must be Claire over there. At least, she looks like Claire.
10. Everyone scored over 95% in the first test, so it can't have been so difficult.
11. You don't need to drive me to the airport. I can take the bus.
12. You should always wear suitable clothes when you go skiing.
13. Pupils must not go out between the various parts of the exam. It's against the
school rules.
14. Danny could swim when he was four. Now he's part of the town's swimming team.
15. You don't need to buy any food. The fridge is full.
16. John must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. Otherwise, he'd be here by now.
17. There are signs all over the area, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting there.
18. This can't be the house they advertised in the newspaper. It's much too big.
19. Mike can't have left the house. His cell phone is still here, and he never leaves
without it.
20. Leaving the house today without an umbrella might not be such a good idea. It
looks like it's going to rain in the afternoon.
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B1 Modal Verbs MOD008
Complete the sentences with a modal verb from the box below. Sometimes more
than one answer is possible.
CAN - CAN'T – CAN'T HAVE - COULD – COULD HAVE - DON'T HAVE – HAD
BETTER – MIGHT - MUST – MUST HAVE - MUSTN'T – NEED - OUGHT –
SHOULDN'T
1. You ___________________ be exhausted after your long trip. Come in and have a drink.
2. John ___________________ taken your car keys. He hasn't even left the house.
3. I won't go out this afternoon because the weather forecast is not very good, and I
___________________ get wet.
4. You ___________________ to apply for the job yet. You can do it later this week.
5. I ___________________ left my wallet in the car. I can't find it anywhere.
6. That ___________________ be Jake. It's impossible. He said he was going to Spain.
7. You ___________________ step into the headmaster's office without permission.
8. Tell your sister she ___________________ stay the night here if she wants to.
9. You have already drunken a glass of wine. You ___________________ not drive. Let me.
10. You ___________________ see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when you go to Paris.
11. I ___________________ to take orders from you. You're not my boss!
12. When I was younger, I ___________________ run very fast.
13. Your cold is getting worse and you have a runny nose. You ___________________ to see
the doctor.
14. My husband is preparing dinner. He's not a good cook so you ___________________
expect anything special.
15. Don't leave your window open at night. Someone ___________________ climb in.
16. Brenda ___________________ be over thirty. She graduated a year after me and I'm only
26.
17. You ___________________ to come with me. I can manage on my own.
18. She ___________________ got lost. Otherwise she'd be here by now.
19. You must be more careful. You ___________________ been killed crossing the street
without looking.
20. I didn't ___________________ to buy more groceries. We already had enough.
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1. You must be exhausted after your long trip. Come in and have a drink.
2. John can't have taken your car keys. He hasn't even left the house.
3. I won't go out this afternoon because the weather forecast is not very good, and I could
get wet.
4. You don't have to apply for the job yet. You can do it later this week.
5. I must have left my wallet in the car. I can't find it anywhere.
6. That can't be Jake. It's impossible. He said he was going to Spain.
7. You mustn't/can't step into the headmaster's office without permission.
8. Tell your sister she can stay the night here if she wants to.
9. You have already drunken a glass of wine. You had better not drive. Let me.
10. You must see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when you go to Paris.
11. I don't have to take orders from you. You're not my boss!
12. When I was younger, I could run very fast.
13. Your cold is getting worse and you have a runny nose. You ought to see the doctor.
14. My husband is preparing dinner. He's not a good cook so you shouldn't expect
anything special.
15. Don't leave your window open at night. Someone might/ could climb in.
16. Brenda can't be over thirty. She graduated a year after me and I'm only 26.
17. You don't have to come with me. I can manage on my own.
18. She must have got lost. Otherwise she'd be here by now.
19. You must be more careful. You could have been killed crossing the street without
looking.
20. I didn't need to buy more groceries. We already had enough.
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