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Modals and semi modals, Ejercicios de Inglés

Modals and semi modals practice.

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Modal Verbs Test (B1+)
Part 1 Choose the correct modal verb
Choose the best answer.
1. You ______ wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.
a) might
b) must
c) could
2. When I was younger, I ______ run 10 km without stopping.
a) could
b) may
c) should
3. Excuse me, ______ you help me with this box?
a) must
b) could
c) ought to
4. We ______ finish the report today because the deadline is tomorrow.
a) have to
b) might
c) needn't
5. You ______ park here. It's forbidden.
a) don't have to
b) can't
c) mustn't
6. She ______ be at home. Her car is in the driveway.
a) must
b) may
c) could
7. You ______ bring any food. I've already prepared everything.
a) mustn't
b) don't have to
c) ought to
8. It ______ rain later, so take an umbrella.
a) might
b) must
c) have to
9. I ______ speak Japanese fluently, but I'm learning.
a) can't
b) shouldn't
c) needn't
10. We ______ solve the problem after several hours of work.
a) may
b) were able to
c) ought to
11. Students ______ use their phones during the exam.
a) mustn't
b) don't have to
c) could
12. You look tired. You ______ get some rest.
a) should
b) mustn't
c) can't
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Modal Verbs Test (B1+)

Part 1 – Choose the correct modal verb

Choose the best answer.

  1. You ______ wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. a) might b) must c) could
  2. When I was younger, I ______ run 10 km without stopping. a) could b) may c) should
  3. Excuse me, ______ you help me with this box? a) must b) could c) ought to
  4. We ______ finish the report today because the deadline is tomorrow. a) have to b) might c) needn't
  5. You ______ park here. It's forbidden. a) don't have to b) can't c) mustn't
  6. She ______ be at home. Her car is in the driveway. a) must b) may c) could
  7. You ______ bring any food. I've already prepared everything. a) mustn't b) don't have to c) ought to
  8. It ______ rain later, so take an umbrella. a) might b) must c) have to
  9. I ______ speak Japanese fluently, but I'm learning. a) can't b) shouldn't c) needn't
  10. We ______ solve the problem after several hours of work. a) may b) were able to c) ought to

11. Students ______ use their phones during the exam.

a) mustn't

b) don't have to

c) could

12. You look tired. You ______ get some rest.

a) should

b) mustn't c) can't

  1. ______ I borrow your pen, please? a) Must b) May c) Ought to
  2. She ______ come to the party, but she isn't sure yet. a) should b) might c) must
  3. They ______ finish the project because the client cancelled it. a) needn't b) must c) have to
  4. He ______ lift the sofa by himself when he was younger. a) could b) may c) must
  5. We ______ leave now or we'll miss the train. a) have to b) might c) could
  6. That ______ be John's coat. He's on holiday. a) must b) can't c) should
  7. You ______ apologize for being honest. a) don't have to b) must c) can't
  8. ______ I open the window? a) May b) Must c) Ought to Part 2 – Complete the sentences Use an appropriate modal or semi-modal.
  9. You __________ study more if you want to pass the exam.
  10. I __________ swim when I was five years old.
  11. We __________ leave now; the movie starts in ten minutes.
  12. It __________ snow tomorrow, according to the forecast.
  13. Students __________ cheat during tests.
  14. __________ you please repeat that?
  15. You __________ bring your own laptop; the company will provide one.
  16. She __________ be the new manager; everyone is talking about it.
  17. They __________ finish the race despite the bad weather.
  18. He __________ play the piano very well, but now he rarely practices. Part 3 – Identify the function Write the function of the modal verb. Functions:AbilityInabilityAdvicePermission/Request

ENGLISH EXAM: MODAL & SEMI-MODAL VERBS

(LEVEL B1+)

EXERCISE 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences and the text below by writing the most appropriate modal or semi-modal verb. Pay close attention to the verb tenses (past, present, future) indicated by the context.

  1. I've been practicing every day, so I hope I will _______________ speak conversational French by the time my trip starts next month.
  2. The museum is completely free on Sundays, so you _______________ pay an entrance fee if you go then.
  3. When the fire alarm went off, the visibility was terrible, but thankfully everyone _______________ escape the building safely.
  4. You look absolutely exhausted after that long shift. In my opinion, you _______________ take the rest of the evening off.
  5. Yesterday's storm was so violent that the pilots _______________ land the plane at the local airport; they had to divert to another city.
  6. Look at those historical documents! They are extremely fragile, so you _______________ touch them under any circumstances. Complete the paragraph: "If you want to apply for the international scholarship, you (7) _______________ submit your application before the deadline; late entries are never accepted. Right now, the committee is reviewing the profiles, so they (8) _______________ call you for an interview anytime this week, although nothing is certain yet. You (9) _______________ worry about translating your documents yourself because the university provides a free translation service for all candidates. Finally, remember that you (10) _______________ be fully registered in a university program to qualify; if you aren't registered, it is absolutely impossible to receive the funds."

EXERCISE 2: Identify the Function

Read the sentences below. Identify and write the exact letter ( a - l ) and the function that the underlined modal/semi- modal verb fulfills in that context. Functions Reference List:a. Ability (present, future)  b. Inability (present, future)  c. Ability (past)  d. Inability (past)  e. Advice and suggestions  f. Permission and requests  g. Necessity and obligation  h. Prohibition  i. Lack of obligation or necessity  j. Certainty  k. Impossibility  l. Possibility

  1. "You ought to spend more time revising your vocabulary notes if you want a higher score."

Function: ____________________________________________

  1. "She has lived in New York for ten years, so she must know the subway system perfectly." Function: ____________________________________________
  2. "The dynamic duo wasn't able to solve the final puzzle of the escape room before the time ran out." Function: ____________________________________________
  3. "We needn't buy any more milk; the fridge is already completely full." Function: ____________________________________________
  4. "That story can't be true! It goes completely against all known scientific laws." Function: ____________________________________________
  5. " May I use your telephone for a quick emergency call, please?" Function: ____________________________________________
  6. "Unfortunately, I am not able to attend the videoconference tomorrow due to a scheduling clash." Function: ____________________________________________
  7. "Be careful when walking through that old forest path; there could be wild animals hidden in the bushes." Function: ____________________________________________