modals and modals perfect | Ejercicios de Inglés

1. May/might/could – must – can’t

1. I think she will know what to do. She …........... know what to do

2. I’m sure Eddie speaks three foreign languages. Eddie … speak thre foreign languages

3. I’m certain they left an hour ago. They … have left an hour ago

4. I guess you are angry with me now. You … be angry with me now

5. I’m positive Stephanie doesn’t like turkey. Stephanie … like turkey

6. I suppose our neighbours are having a barbecue tonight. Our neighbours .. be having a barbecue tonight

7. I’m sure Chris lied to you. Chris … have lied to you.

8. I’m sure they were plotting against us. They … have been plotting against us.

9. I’m certain her parents are working overtime today. Her parents .. be working overtime today

10. I think Tessa is pregnant. Tessa … be pregnant

11. I’m sure the police didn’t identify the burglar. The police … have identified the burglar

12. I guess Elle has three children. Elle … have three children

13. I’m sure Max isn’t allergic to pollen. Max … be allergic to pollen

14. I’m sure he didn’t make the dinner. He … have made the dinner

15. I suppose the government will raise the taxes. The government … raise the taxes

3 -Write the above sentences in future tenses when possible or use an equivalent modal

Use “must, have to or need to “ in the correct form to fill the spaces in the

following sentences.

1 You ……………………….. ring the bell; I have a key.

2 Notice in cinema: Exit doors ………………………… be locked during performances.

3 You ………………………. drink this: it is poison.

4 We……………………….. drive fast; we have plenty of time.

5 You …………………….. drive fast; there is a speed limit here.

6 Candidates …………………….. bring books into the examination room.

7 You ……………….. write to him for he will be here tomorrow.

8 We ………………………. make any noise or we'll wake the baby.

9 You ………………………. bring an umbrella. It isn't going to rain.

10 You …………………… do all the exercise. Ten sentences will be enough.

4- -Exercise Complete the sentences with:

can’t; might; couldn’t; must;

1. I _________________ have gone to Oxford University but I preferred Harvard.

2. They ______________have bought a house here 20 years ago but chose not to.

3. Our new manager is Sophie. I ______________ believe that! She's terrible.

4. Carol

_____________

go to the studio.

5. I _______________swim, because I’m afraid of water.

6 This answer _____________ be correct.

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May/might/could – must – can’t
I think she will know what to do. She …........... know what to do
I’m sure Eddie speaks three foreign languages. Eddie … speak thre foreign languages
I’m certain they left an hour ago. They … have left an hour ago
I guess you are angry with me now. You … be angry with me now
I’m positive Stephanie doesn’t like turkey. Stephanie … like turkey
I suppose our neighbours are having a barbecue tonight. Our neighbours .. be having a barbecue tonight
I’m sure Chris lied to you. Chris … have lied to you.
I’m sure they were plotting against us. They … have been plotting against us.
I’m certain her parents are working overtime today. Her parents .. be working overtime today
I think Tessa is pregnant. Tessa … be pregnant
I’m sure the police didn’t identify the burglar. The police … have identified the burglar
I guess Elle has three children. Elle … have three children
I’m sure Max isn’t allergic to pollen. Max … be allergic to pollen
I’m sure he didn’t make the dinner. He … have made the dinner
I suppose the government will raise the taxes. The government … raise the taxes 3 -Write the above sentences in future tenses when possible or use an equivalent modal

Use “must, have to or need to “ in the correct form to fill the spaces in the

following sentences.

1 You ……………………….. ring the bell; I have a key.

2 Notice in cinema: Exit doors ………………………… be locked during performances.

3 You ………………………. drink this: it is poison.

4 We……………………….. drive fast; we have plenty of time.

5 You …………………….. drive fast; there is a speed limit here.

6 Candidates …………………….. bring books into the examination room.

7 You ……………….. write to him for he will be here tomorrow.

8 We ………………………. make any noise or we'll wake the baby.

9 You ………………………. bring an umbrella. It isn't going to rain.

10 You …………………… do all the exercise. Ten sentences will be enough.

4- - Exercise Complete the sentences with: can’t; might; couldn’t; must;

1. I _________________ have gone to Oxford University but I preferred Harvard.

2. They ______________have bought a house here 20 years ago but chose not to.

3. Our new manager is Sophie. I ______________ believe that! She's terrible.

4. Carol _____________ go to the studio.

5. I _______________swim, because I’m afraid of water.

6 This answer _____________ be correct.

5. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable MODAL VERB:

1. I can hear footsteps in the flat upstairs, so there _____ someone there. a) must be b) might be c) can’t be

2. Mike ______________ driving to London tomorrow. He can’t drive. a) might be b) can’t be c) must be

3. You _______________ keep out of that room. It’s private. a) might b) could c) must

6. Complete the sentences with a modal form of the verbs below. There may be more than

one answer. - invite ■ think ■ offer ■ see ■ find ■ leave ■ be ■ try

1. This cake is delicious. You ................................. some.

2. It was a mistake not to help them. We at least ................................. to help.

3. Mary’s marks are quite good, but they ................................. better.

4. We’re not going to take the car so we ................................. a place to park.

5. I was standing on my head when he arrived; he ................................. I was crazy.

6. Kim has forgotten her glasses and she ................................. without them.

7. I’m not sure but I ................................. my books at your house.

8. You ................................. her to the party yesterday. She doesn’t get along with

John.

7-Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below. (You may need to add a

modal or modal perfect.) -wait ■ say ■ listen ■ pass ■ start ■ try ■ lock ■ shout

1. Jim was upset that you turned down his marriage proposal. Do you ever

regret ......................... “no”?

2. By the time we got to the theatre, the play ......................... , so we missed the

opening act.

3. ………………………..to music relax me.

4. She looks happy. I’m not sure, but she ......................... her driving test.

5. That desk is very heavy. You ......................... to move it by yourself.

6. Don’t forget ......................... the door when you go out.

7. It’s no use ……………………………at Jimmy. He won’t listen to anyone.

8. They were angry because they………………………………………for us for over two

hours until we arrived.

8-REPHRASINGS

It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.
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.
Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.
It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.
You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbidden. 8. It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts. 9 .Rewrite the following sentences using the modal or the modal perfect form of the verb in brackets. You may need to form the negative.
He didn't have to come so early; nobody is here yet. (need) ------------------------------------------------------------
Is it possible that he spoke to her this morning? (could) -----------------------------------------------------------------
Perhaps they're working outside in the garden. (may) -------------------------------------------------------------------
She intended to go to the cinema if she had had the time. (would) ---------------------------------------------------
I'm sure she isn't ill; she was fine when I saw her last night. (can)-----------------------------------------------------
You were wrong to shout at your brother. (should)-------------------------------------------------------------------------
It's been impossible for me to find the time to write. (be able)-----------------------------------------------------------
The pupils in this school are required to wear a uniform. (have)--------------------------------------------------------

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Use “must, have to or need to “ in the correct form to fill the spaces in the

following sentences.

1 You ……………………….. ring the bell; I have a key.

2 Notice in cinema: Exit doors ………………………… be locked during performances.

3 You ………………………. drink this: it is poison.

4 We……………………….. drive fast; we have plenty of time.

5 You …………………….. drive fast; there is a speed limit here.

6 Candidates …………………….. bring books into the examination room.

7 You ……………….. write to him for he will be here tomorrow.

8 We ………………………. make any noise or we'll wake the baby.

9 You ………………………. bring an umbrella. It isn't going to rain.

10 You …………………… do all the exercise. Ten sentences will be enough.

4- - Exercise Complete the sentences with: can’t; might; couldn’t; must;

1. I _________________ have gone to Oxford University but I preferred Harvard.

2. They ______________have bought a house here 20 years ago but chose not to.

3. Our new manager is Sophie. I ______________ believe that! She's terrible.

5. I _______________swim, because I’m afraid of water.

6 This answer _____________ be correct.

5. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable MODAL VERB:

1. I can hear footsteps in the flat upstairs, so there _____ someone there. a) must be b) might be c) can’t be

2. Mike ______________ driving to London tomorrow. He can’t drive. a) might be b) can’t be c) must be

3. You _______________ keep out of that room. It’s private. a) might b) could c) must

6. Complete the sentences with a modal form of the verbs below. There may be more than

one answer. - invite ■ think ■ offer ■ see ■ find ■ leave ■ be ■ try

1. This cake is delicious. You ................................. some.

2. It was a mistake not to help them. We at least ................................. to help.

3. Mary’s marks are quite good, but they ................................. better.

4. We’re not going to take the car so we ................................. a place to park.

5. I was standing on my head when he arrived; he ................................. I was crazy.

6. Kim has forgotten her glasses and she ................................. without them.

7. I’m not sure but I ................................. my books at your house.

8. You ................................. her to the party yesterday. She doesn’t get along with

John.

7-Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below. (You may need to add a

modal or modal perfect.) -wait ■ say ■ listen ■ pass ■ start ■ try ■ lock ■ shout

1. Jim was upset that you turned down his marriage proposal. Do you ever

regret ......................... “no”?

2. By the time we got to the theatre, the play ......................... , so we missed the

opening act.

3. ………………………..to music relax me.

4. She looks happy. I’m not sure, but she ......................... her driving test.

5. That desk is very heavy. You ......................... to move it by yourself.

6. Don’t forget ......................... the door when you go out.

7. It’s no use ……………………………at Jimmy. He won’t listen to anyone.

8. They were angry because they………………………………………for us for over two

hours until we arrived.

8-REPHRASINGS