5. Модальные глаголы (The Modal Verbs)

1. My Spanish test was really difficult. I … answer any of the questions.

a) don’t b) can c) can’t d) couldn’t

2. If you want to be a good footballer, you … train every day.

a) had to b) don’t need to c) must d) might

3. Do you think … Amy some flowers? She has been very kind to me.

a) should I give b) I shall give c) I should give d) I shouldn’t give

4. I don’t want to know the end of the story. You … tell me!

a) don’t need to b) have to c) hadn’t to d) mustn’t

5. We … cook tonight. We’re going out to a restaurant.

a) mustn’t b) don’t have to c) hadn’t have to d) might not

6. People say you … drink at least two litres of water a day to be healthy.

a) should b) has to c) had to d) can

7. Karen told Martin she … go swimming.

a) wasn’t b) hadn’t c) can’t d) couldn’t

8. You … touch those wires. It is dangerous.

a) must b) mustn’t c) can d) may

9. When I was young, I … dance well.

a) mustn’t b) can’t c) may not d) couldn’t

10. He is ill. He … go to the hospital.

a) needn’t b) could c) has to d) have to

11. When she was a schoolgirl, she … run faster than anyone else in class.

a) can b) could c) may d) had

12. She … play the piano 5 years ago.

a) mustn’t b) may not c) couldn’t d) can’t

13. Look at that sign! You … not smoke here.

a) can b) might c) must d) need

14. I … not open the door. I’ve broken my key.

a) must b) can c) need d) should

15. I … read when I was four years old.

a) can b) must c) could d) may

16. She … play the piano very well.

a) could b) can c) may d) might

17. I think I’ll … help you tomorrow.

a) can b) could c) be able to d) may

18. He said that I … use his pen.

a) may b) can c) could d) might

19. He … to leave the classroom.

a) can b) was allowed c) could d) may

20. My husband … work late yesterday.

a) had to b) could c) may d) might

21. Nick, you … be at home in time!

a) may b) might c) must d) can

22. You … come so early every day.

a) might b) ought to c) needn’t d) can

23. Kate, you … stay in bed, if you are ill.

a) might b) should c) must d) need

24. He … help his parents.

a) ought to b) need c) may d) might

25. Your English is very poor. You … have read more English books.

a) can b) could c) should d) ought to

26. She … arrive today.

a) am to b) are to c) was to d) is to

27. The manager said I … report to him regularly.

a) am to b) is to c) were to d) was to

28. I … be at the University at ten today.

a) am to b) was to c) were to d) is to

29. My friends … meet at the supermarket the day before yesterday.

a) was to b) is to c) am to d) were to

30. … she speak Spanish fluently?

a) may b) could c) can d) might

31. You … take their car tomorrow, as yours was repaired yesterday.

a) need b) needn’t c) shouldn’t d) may

32. … I use your computer, please?

a) can b) might c) may d) could

33. You … take this calculator, I don’t need it.

a) may b) must c) could d) might

34. Something was wrong with the car: he … not start it.

a) may b) might c) can d) could

35. She asked me if she … use my mobile phone.

a) might b) may c) can d) could

36. … you tell me the nearest way to the city museum?

a) may b) might c) should d) could

37. Bob reads everything on the subject he … find in the rich university library.

a) could b) can c) may d) might

38. … you open the window, please?

a) may b) might c) could d) should

39. You … not talk during this exam.

a) can b) might c) may d) could

40. Children … not drink alcohol.

a) must b) could c) may d) can

41. … I leave the classroom for a while?

a) may b) might c) can d) should

42. You … not take my words seriously.

a) may b) might c) need d) can

43. My mother says that I … not go to the bakery today, as we have got enough bread at home.

a) must b) need c) may d) can

44. You’ll … come here again next week.

a) may b) can c) have to d) might

45. We … not take our food to the institute. We go to the canteen.

a) need b) may c) might d) could

46. You … not speak to the driver when the bus is moving. It’s dangerous.

a) can b) could c) might d) must

47. Help yourself to anything you want. You don’t … ask.

a) must b) have to c) may d) might

48. In boxing , you … not hit your opponent below the belt.

a) need b) must c) should d) can

49. My boss has told me and I … do it, though I don’t feel like doing it.

a) need b) could c) can d) have to

50. You … remember to brush your teeth.

a) can b) could c) must d) may

51. John! You … not say rude words like that!

a) must b) need c) might d) can

52. She … send a telegram, because it’s too late to send a letter.

a) have to b) has to c) could d) might

53. They decided that she … send them a telegram every tenth day.

a) has to b) was to c) were to d) have to

54. The meeting … begin at 5 o’clock. Don’t be late!

a) is to b) are to c) have to d) am to

55. If you want to loose weight, you … eat pasta, potatoes, white bread or white rice.

a) may not b) shouldn’t c) needn’t d) cannot

56. Stupid boy! You … play with matches.

a) couldn’t b) might not c) needn’t d) mustn’t

57. The weather forecast says this weekend will be fine. We … go on a picnic.

a) can b) could c) should d) have to

58. You … take life so seriously. Relax a bit.

a) may not b) shouldn’t c) mustn’t d) cannot

59. You … come if you don’t feel like it.

a) shouldn’t b) are not to c) is not to d) am not to

60. When will you … to come tomorrow?

a) can b) be able to c) could d) might

61. You … fight in class!

a) can’t b) couldn’t c) mustn’t d) needn’t

62. You … keep your room tidy.

a) must b) may c) might d) shouldn’t