Modal Verbs Tables + Activities

 

1. Rewrite these sentences using the modals or semi-modals in brackets.

 1. It is against the law to drive without a licence. (mustn’t)
2. Perhaps Sarah lends Simon some money. (may)
3. It is sometimes very hot here in the summer. (can)
4. Would you like me to bring you some magazines? (shall)
5. It isn't necessary to be over 18 to get married. (needn’t)
6. It is important for me to pass the exam. (must)
7. It will not be necessary for you to come tomorrow. (have to)
 8. Perhaps it will rain tonight. (may)
9. It is against the law to drive without a seat belt. (mustn’t)
10. There's a small possibility that he comes on a motorbike. (might)

2. Complete the sentences with one of the two choices.
 1. You really ___________ watch tv this much. (shall / shouldn‟t)
2. She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. (must / could)
3. Speak up, I ___________ hear you! (can‟t / couldn‟t)
4. I ___________ hear a word he said. (can‟t / couldn‟t)
5. Andrew ___________ call his wife urgently. (must / shouldn‟t)
6. Thank you for calling Zee Company, how ___________ I help you? (can‟t / may)
 7. If I go to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. (will / would)
 8. If I went to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. (will / would)
9. It ___________ happen, but it is very unlikely. (shall / could)
10. Emma ___________ go out tonight, her parents said no. (can‟t / may) 

3.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use a modal perfect from the options below:

-might have forgotten / may have forgotten
-couldn’t have known 
- must have left
-needn’t have been / shouldn’t have been             
-should have called / ought to have called
-could have driven 

1. Nobody told her anything about the argument. She .......................................  about it. 

2. We arrived too early. We .......................................  in such a hurry. 

3. She ....................................... the office because her coat and bag aren’t here. 

4. I .......................................  to work, but the weather was so nice that I decided to walk. 

5. It’s possible that I .......................................  to tell Joe about the meeting. 

6. You ....................................... her on her birthday. She never forgets to call you.