When the teacher asked me for the answer, I just ___________ my shoulders. I really didn’t know what she was talking about.
shrugged
Graham (must / can / may) __________________________________ (win) the match he played this afternoon. If he hadn’t won, he wouldn’t be looking so pleased with himself.
must have won
Sylvia (can / should / may) __________________________________ (tell) us that she was going away. It was really bad of her to let us down in this way.
should have told
3Peter ___________ at me because he wasn’t happy with my decision.
frowned
Harry should stop ___________ his fingernails every time he feels a bit nervous.
biting
I was so happy to hear the news, I ___________ .
grinned
You (weren’t supposed to / didn’t need to / mustn’t) __________________________________ (tell) Andy about the birthday party when you did. His sister wanted it to be a surprise.
weren't supposed to
We both agreed with Joy’s plan so we ___________ her a thumbs up.
gave
Which modal verb can not be used? I have no idea where the dog has gone. He could / might / must be hitchhiking to Australia for all I know!
must
Which modal verb can not be used in this sentence? With a bit of luck, we can / may / might be able to reach the campsite before nightfall.
can
What is American English word of "motorway"
highway
What is American English word of "trainers"
sneakers
Jack sat down, ___________ his legs, and started reading a book. He knew he had a long wait.
crossed
My dad always ___________ his arms when he’s fed up with waiting for us. He doesn’t say anything, but he looks impatient.
folded
We aren’t supposed to / needn’t leave the school grounds at break time, but a lot of students go out to buy sweets at the shop across the road.
aren't supposed to
Sue (ought to / have to / need to) __________________________________ (send) her aunt a card. It was rude of her to forget.
ought to have
Josh took out a tissue and ___________ loudly into it. Then he wiped his nose.
sneezed
Which modal verb can not be used? That might not / can’t / must not be Louisa’s guidebook. Hers is new, I think, and that looks a bit old. I’d ask her just to check.
must not
You have to / should use this key to open the door. It’s the only one that will work.
should
What is American English word of "head teacher"
principal
Harry has already left. I think he (might / must / should) __________________________________ (catch) the nine o’clock train, but I’m not sure.
might have caught
According to safety regulations at the safari park, visitors mustn’t / needn’t leave their car windows open at any time.
mustn't
This path must / can / should lead back to the hotel. It’s the only route there is.
can
Students ought not to / needn’t leave their bags in the corridor because they may cause an accident.
ought not to
William (can’t / needn’t / shouldn’t) __________________________________ (know) about the trip. If he had known, he would have definitely come with us.
can't have known
Which modal verb can not be used? The bus for Corinth must / might / could be about to leave, but since I don’t have the timetable, I can’t know for sure.
must
You (can / might / must) __________________________________ (give) me a lift! Didn’t you see me on the side of the road?
might have given
You don’t have to / mustn’t wear hiking boots during the walk. It isn’t far and the paths are good. Wear trainers if you prefer.
don't have to
We’re flying to the USA on Sunday. Do you think I must / should exchange euros for dollars before we go?
should
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