Модальные глаголы

Tasks on the theme

(Modal verbs)

Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate form of the verbs.

1. Jack has got a headache. He….sleep well recently.

   1. can’t

   2. couldn’t

   3. hasn’t been able to

2. I….sleep for hours when I was a little girl.

   1. could

   2. was able to

   3. can

3. Tom….play tennis well, but he….play a game yesterday because he was ill.

   1. could, couldn’t

   2. can, was able

   3. can, couldn’t

4. It’s a bit stuffy in the room. ….open the window?

   1. could

   2. are…able to

   3. will…be able to

5. Jane was so tired yesterday that she….wash up.

   1. couldn’t

   2. was able to

   3. was unable to

6. If you go to London you….see its beautiful places of interest with your own eyes.

   1. will have to

   2. won’t be able to

   3. will be able to

7. Peter lost his job last year and he…find another one yet.

   1. can’t

   2. was unable to

   3. hasn’t been able to

8. Jenny…make such a serious mistake in the dictation yesterday. Her spelling is always wonderful.

   1. could

   2. couldn’t

   3. was unable to

9. Where is Kate? – She ….be staying at home with her little sister, she phoned me an hour ago.

   1. might

   2. can’t

   3. must

10. I didn’t want to be late for the meeting. We…meet at 5 sharp.

    1. were to

    2. had to

    3. could

11. If you want to get thinner you…eat too much chocolate and cakes you…take enough exercise.

    1. shouldn’t, should

    2. mustn’t, must

    3. needn’t, need

12. You …take an umbrella today. The sun is shining.

    1. needn’t

    2. mustn’t

    3. can’t

Keys:

1. c

2. a

3. c

4. a

5. c

6. c

7. c

8. b

9. c

10. a

11. a

12. a