Modals of Obligation
There are plenty of tomatoes in the refrigerator. You (not) _______ to buy any.
Don't Have/Need
I ______ hold my breath for two minutes underwater.
Can
Teacher: You can read this book on your own for pleasure.
The teacher said we could read the book for pleasure.
He's coming to our offices tomorrow. If I (see) _________________ him, I'll give him the message.
See
What you (do) _______ right now?
What are you doing right now?
This is a hospital. You (not) ________ smoke in here.
Shouldn't/Mustn't
______ you stand on your head?
Can
I can swim really fast.
He said that he could swim really fast.
We (move) __________________ if we had the money. Unfortunately new houses are very expensive in this area.
Would move
I (be) _________ a student for twelve years
I have been a student for twelve years.
The test is tomorrow. You ________ study.
Should/Must/Need/Have to
When I was a child living in France, I ________ speak French fluently.
Could
Two people: There is an accident on the highway.
They said that there was an accident on the highway.
If I (be) _________________ a millionaire, I'd still work so that I didn't get bored
Were
Jason (walk) _________ in the park late last night when he was surprised by a ghost.
Jason was walking....
It is imperative that you understand this concept. You _______ to listen carefully and take notes.
Must/Have to
When the two gentlemen were younger, they _______ run marathons, but now they're too old.
Could
I am going to London tomorrow.
He said that he was going to London the following day.
If I (tell) _________________ you a secret, will you promise not to tell anyone?
Tell
I (read) _______ the newspaper every morning while I drink coffee.
I read...
You look extremely tired. In my opinion, you _______ sleep.
Should/Need to
What _________ been done differently? We had no idea that things would turn out this way...
Could've
I sorry, I cannot come to the meeting today. I am busy.
She said that she was sorry that she couldn't come to meeting because she was busy.
If he causes any more problems, I (fire) _________________ him.
Will fire
We (carry) ________ several boxes of books up the stairs for old Mr. Jenkins because he (ask) _______ us to help him.
Carried...asked...