MODAL VERBS EXERCISE FOR 9º

ACTIVITY

A. Circle the correct.

1. You must mustn't light fires in the forests.
2. You must mustn't do your homework
3. You must mustn't wash your face every morning.
4. You must mustn't drink cold water.
5. You must mustn't watch TV a lot.
6. You must mustn't eat in class.
7. You must mustn't be late for class.
8. You must mustn't listen to your teacher.
9. You must mustn't give place to old people.
10. You must mustn't be polite.
11. You must mustn't fasten your seat belt.
12. You must mustn't take notes during the lessons.
13. You must mustn't speak loudly in hospitals.

B. Write the correct modal for the following sentences. Use should, shouldn't, can, can't or couldn't.

1. It was very dark last night. I ________ see the man on the road.
2. He's not very strong. He _____ try to lift the box.
3. She's singing in the shower. I _____ hear her.
4. We must be home by ten o'clock. Perhaps we ______ go now.
5. Cigarettes are unhealthy. People ______ smoke them.
6. Your face is dirty. You ______ wash it.
7. That book doesn't belong to him. He _____ take it.
8. Emily's on a diet. She ______ eat that cake.
9. When I was young I _____ cook at all.
10. The speed limit is 50 km/hr in the city. You _____ slow down

C. Complete the sentences with modal verbs: CAN, MUST, MIGHT, SHOULD, MAY, COULD.

1. I ________ prepare dinner tomorrow night so bring some ice-cream.
2. I _________ write two essays for tomorrow morning.
3. She _______ understand the lesson if she pays attention.
4. Susan _______ drive slower to avoid accidents.
5. You _______ list your doubts in the paper.
6. He _______ earn a lot of money this month.
7. You ________ express yourself in English.
8. I _______ travel to London next week.
9. I think It _______ be easy to find a new job.
10. Peter ______ wash and repair his old bike.
11. If you touch the dog you ______ wash your hands.
12. They _________ watch the tv series on-line.
13. It wasn’t easy but I ______ pass the exam.
14. It _______ be hard working so many hours.
15. It ________ be possible to meet you at the restaurant.

D. Change the sentences to other ways.