Let's practice the different kinds of modals
for Level 3...
For each question, only one of the answer
choices is correct,
but there may be other possible answers not
shown.
A: I have a cold. B: You __ go to the store and get some cough medicine.
should
may
can
A: Brother, get out of bed! B: No! It’s Saturday, and I __ go to school today.
must not
have to
don't have to
Stop! That door is an emergency exit. You __ open it! An alarm will sound and the police will be called automatically.
must not
don't have to
couldn't
A: My sister just won a gold medal in the Winter Olympics! B: Wow! She __ be very happy!
can
must
would
Hey, __ you please open the door for me? My hands are full.
ought to
should
would
Sorry, I can’t go with you on Saturday. I __ work.
have to
had better
would
Are you going to the championship game in Chicago? You __ get your plane tickets and hotel reservations right away, or it will be too late!
can
had better
don't have to
A: Where’s Alice? She’s not in class. B: I don’t know. Maybe she’s still sleeping. Oh, she was coughing yesterday – she __ be sick.
could
can
should
A: Both of Wendy’s sisters left to start college last week, and she still has one more year of high school. B: Oh, she __ feel lonely without them around the house.
can
has to
must
A: Mom, __ I stay over at my best friend’s house this Friday night? B: Sure.
may
must
should
A: I __ like to leave early tomorrow so we don't miss our flight. B: Okay, that sounds like a good idea.
should
could
would
A: Look at that strange expression on that student’s face! B: Yeah, I see. Maybe he’s in pain. A: That’s possible. Or he __ be confused.
has to
might
can
Your knee looks swollen and you are having trouble walking. You __ go see a doctor today.
can
ought to
don't have to
Excuse me. I’m lost. __ you please give me directions to the train station?
