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Modal Verbs

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I hate that song! _____ I put something different on?

Can

10

When I was five, I _____ speak four languages.

could / was able to

15

You ____ give me back my camera. I'm not going to use it today.

needn't / don't have to

15

Brian's laptop is very old. I think he _____ buy a new one.

should / ought to

15

Marty ______ play the guitar better than anyone I know.

can / is able to

10

She was a gifted child and she ______ read when she was only three years old.

could / was able to

15

I will be abroad on holiday at the time of the general Election but I _____ vote by post.

will be able to

15

Did you know that Einstein ________ (not) speak fluently until he was nine?

couldn't / wasn't able to

15

They ______ go to the opera this evening, but they aren't sure yet.

might / may

20

Pamela isn't at home and I know she works a lot. She _____ be at work.

must

20

Teresa _____ like dancing very much. She hardly ever dances when I see her at the disco.

can't

20

_____ you close the door, please?

Can / Could / Would

10

When I'll be eighteen years old, I _______ drive.

will be able to

15

It's very cloudy. It ____ rain this afternoon.

might / may / could

15

Don't eat in class. It's forbidden. You _____ eat in class.

mustn't

10

You don't look well. I think you ____ go to the doctor.

should / ought to

15