MODALS XI

Question 1

Which modal verb is used to express ability in the present?

Accepted Answer

Can

Question 2

You ___ finish your homework before you go out to play. It's a rule.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 3

She ___ speak three languages fluently. She's very talented.

Accepted Answer

can

Question 4

It looks like it ___ rain later, so you should take an umbrella.

Accepted Answer

might

Question 5

___ I borrow your pen, please?

Accepted Answer

May

Question 6

If I had more time, I ___ visit the museum.

Accepted Answer

could

Question 7

You ___ be quiet in the library.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 8

He ___ be very tired after running a marathon.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 9

We ___ wear a uniform to school every day.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 10

You ___ eat too much sugar. It's not good for your health.

Accepted Answer

should not

Question 11

She ___ have been late for the meeting because her car broke down.

Accepted Answer

could

Question 12

___ I have another cookie?

Accepted Answer

May

Question 13

They ___ be home by now; the train arrived an hour ago.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 14

You ___ study hard if you want to pass the exam.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 15

I'm not sure, but I ___ go to the party tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

might

Question 16

He ___ have forgotten about our appointment. He's usually very punctual.

Accepted Answer

may

Question 17

You ___ apologize for your behavior. It was unacceptable.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 18

If you feel sick, you ___ see a doctor.

Accepted Answer

should

Question 19

She ___ be a doctor; she's wearing a white coat.

Accepted Answer

must

Question 20

We ___ leave now if we want to catch the early train.

Accepted Answer

must