Упражнения на закрепление модальных глагол

Упражнения на закрепление модальных глагол.

Exercise 1

Choose the correct modal ( can, might, etc) in Jane’s letter.

Hi Susan,

Thanks for your message. I (may, can) see you are very busy at the moment, so perhaps it (can, might)

be better to meet another weekend. Also, I( couldn’t, mightn’t) go out until later because my little

brother will be here with me and I ( can’t, may not) leave him alone at home.

It’s a pity we ( can’t , may not) see each other more often. You are my best friend and I know I ( might,

can) always talk to you about anything. (Could, May) you phone me in the next few days? I’ve got some

interesting news and I (mightn’t, can’t) wait to tell you about it.

All the best,

Jane

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences using must, mustn’t, have to or don’t have to.

1. It’s still early. We………….. home yet.

2. You hands are dirty. You …….. wash them.

3. It’s a secret. You …… tell her what I said.

4. The club is free. You…… pay to get in.

5. You can’t get married. You …… be 18.

6. No, I can’t wait. You ….. decide now.

Exercise 3

Complete the dialogues with the correct modal verbs.

1. A: Do you think Den and John are at the café?

B: They can/ may be there, but I’m not sure.

2. A: Do you like going to the swimming pool?

B: No, I can’t/ mightn’t swim.

3. A: I’ve got a headache.

B: I think you must/ should take an aspirin.

4. A: Could/Might you run for an hour without stopping?

B: No, I’d be too tired after 30 minutes.

5. A: Are the buses to the city centre expensive?

B: No, you mustn’t/ don’t have to pay if you’re under 16.

6. A: The weather isn’t looking very good now.

B: No, I think it can/ might rain later.

7. A: What do I need to go to the USA?

B: You should/ have to take your passport.