MODALS

Un ejercicio para 2º BACHILLERATO.

(An exercise for Advanced students.)

Completa la frase utilizando un verbo modal.

(Cmplete the sentence using a modal verb.)

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1. I’m sure they haven’t called yet.

They ... have called yet.
1. ? mustn't
2. ? may not
3. ? can’t
2. When I was seven of age I didn’t know how to ride a bike.
When I was seven of age I ... ride a bike.
1. ? couldn’t
2. ? needn't
3. ? can't
3. Perhaps it will be sunny this afternoon.
It ... be sunny this afternoon.
1. ? might
2. ? may
3. ? must
4. He’ll go to the beach this weekend if the weather is good.
He ... go to the beach this weekend if the weather is good.
1. ? might
2. ? can
3. ? must
5. In some Spanish schools it’s compulsory to wear a uniform.
In some Spanish schools you ... wear a uniform.
1. ? have
2. ? can
3. ? must
6. I would have been able to finish the report if I had had more time.
I ... the report if I had had more time.
1. ? may have finished
2. ? could have finished
3. ? could finish
7. It’s not necessary for you to come early.
You ... come early.
1. ? needn’t
2. ? mustn't
3. ? don't have
8. I’d prefer not to go with her friends.
I ... not go with her friends.
1. ? 'd rather
2. ? 'd better
3. ? 'd like
9. It’s not necessary that you do your homework now.
You ... do your homework now.
1. ? don't need
2. ? don't have to
3. ? mustn't
10. Jim is a very good player.
Jim ... play very well.
1. ? can
2. ? must
3. ? may
rephrasing these sentences with a correct modal verb
1)

1I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.

2If I were you I would tell him the truth.

3It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.

4Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.

5It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.

6Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.

7I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.

8Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.

9I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.

10Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.

2)

To hold my breath for more than a minute is impossible for me.

I...

I'm sure that he is exhausted after such a long flight.

He...

The PC isn't working. I think it has been damaged during the move.
It...

I think you worry too much.

You...

It's not essential to be rich to be a success.

You...
I think the answer in the book is wrong.
The answer...

It was impossible to do the job if you didn't speak German fluently.

You...

Jim didn't hear the speaker. The crowd was shouting so loudly.
Jim...

The book is optional. We can read it if we want to.

We...

I'm sure it isn't true.

It...

3) rewrite these senteces using I´d better/ I´d rather expressions

We would prefer to eat in a restaurant rather than at home.

We...

You should put the milk in the fridge.

You...

Susan would prefer us not to meet in the cafeteria.

Susan...

They would prefer you to come in the afternoon.

They...

Bob shouldn't talk like that.

Bob...

She would prefer you to study in the morning rather than in the evening.
She...

Jim should go to the dentist immediately.

Jim...

He should rest a while.

He...

I would prefer to go to school by bus.

I...
They ought to look for their money here.
They...