OBLIGATION AND NECESSITY
SPECULATING ABOUT THE PRESENT
SPECULATING ABOUT THE PAST
LOST OPPORTUNITY
MIXED EXERCISES
100
Choose the right expression to complete the sentence according to its context.
Remember, you’re in a library, you ____ speak loudly.
a. should
b. mustn't
c. don't have to
b. mustn't
100
What’s the best way to complete the sentence?
I can’t remember what Jason does at university. He could study geography or…
1. he must study geology.
2. he may not study geology. 
3. he might study geology.
he might study geology.
100
Which sentence is NOT a correct sentence?
1. Erin must have missed the train.
2. Erin can have miss the train.
3. Erin may have missed the train.
Erin can have miss the train.
100
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
John __________ (call) Amy, but he didn’t have her number. (past willingness)
would've called
100
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right option.
Paul has finally got the job. He ____ be really pleased.
a. must
b. might
c. could
a. must
200
Choose the right expression to complete the sentence according to its context.
Children _______ be supervised by their parents at the zoo. There have been cases of kids getting lost.
a. should
b. have to
c. has to
b. have to
200
What’s the best way to complete the sentence?
‘Is that Mr Tanaka?’
‘No, that ____ be him. Mr Tanaka wears glasses.’
1. must 2. can’t 3. mustn’t
can’t
200
Complete the sentece with a modal verb and a verb so it has the same meaning as the first one.
It’s not possible that Joe went home without me!
Joe _______ home without me!
Joe can't have gone home without me!
200
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
You _______________(be) rude to him. He’s going to be really angry now. (past advice/regret/criticism)
shouldn't have been
200
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right option.
Mum ____ do the shopping. Dad has already done it.
a. has to
b. doesn’t have to
c. doesn’t has to
b. doesn’t have to
300
Choose the right expression to complete the sentence according to its context.
I don't think you ________ wear that , it's way too casual. This is your sister's wedding!
a. must
b. have to
c. should
c. should
300
Which sentence means:
Maybe talking to Ian will help you solve the problem.
1. Talking to Ian can’t help.
2. Talking to Ian must help.
3. Talking to Ian might help.
Talking to Ian might help.
300
Which sentence means:
Maybe John went to the shop.
1. John must have gone to the shop.
2. John may have gone to the shop.
3. John might not have gone to the shop.
John may have gone to the shop.
300
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
The race was really difficult. She _______ (win) because she’s not fit enough. (past possibility)
couldn't have won
300
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right option.
You ____ vacuum the carpet. Phil’s already cleaned the room.
a. can’t
b. don’t have to
c. mustn’t
b. don’t have to
400
Choose the right expression to complete the sentence according to its context.
You _______ stop when the traffic light is red. You will get a fine if you don't.
a. should
b. must
c. has to
b. must
400
Complete the sentence.
My passport ___ be in that drawer. I’ve already looked there three times.
1. may not 2. can’t 3. mustn’t
can’t
400
Which word can go in the space?
We ____ not have bought enough biscuits for everyone.
1. should 2. may 3. must
May
400
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
I __________ (come) to see you! I didn’t know you were ill. (past willingness)
would've come
400
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
They __________ (come) to have breakfast with us, but they went to bed too late the night before and did not feel like getting up early. (past willingness)
would've come
500
Choose the right expression to complete the sentence according to its context.
In this school, students ___________ wear uniforms, but they ___________ respect the property and equipment of the school and others.
a. should - must
b. don't have to - have to
c. shouldn't - should
b. don't have to - have to
500
Complete the sentece with a modal verb and a verb so it has the same meaning as the first one.
I’m sure that’s not Jack’s car. His car’s red.
That ______ Jack’s car. His car’s red.
That can't be Jack’s car. His car’s red.
500
Complete the sentece with a modal verb and a verb so it has the same meaning as the first one.
I’m pretty sure the burglar got in through the kitchen window.
The burglar ______ through the kitchen window.
The burglar must have gotten/got in through the kitchen window.
500
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
You ___________ (buy) some milk at the shops. We don’t have any milk. (past advice/regret/criticism)
should've bought
500
Complete the sentence according to its meaning with the right modal verb in its part form and the verb in brackets.
Andrew _________ (go) to Cambridge University, but he decided to travel instead. (past possibility)
could've gone