CHOOSE THE CORRECT VERB
VERB FOR THE SITUATION
WHAT WAS HAPPENING?
FIND THE MISTAKE
MODALS IN CONTEXT
100

People are asked to ___ waste to reduce pollution.

Recycle

100

Your eyes react automatically to strong light.

blink

100

“They ___ (play) tennis when it started to rain.”

were playing

100

My legs are aching because I run too much.

I ran too much

100

It’s a rule: wear a helmet when cycling.

must / have to

200

The engineer finally ___ a solution to the technical problem.

Solved / Found
200

After running 5 km, your legs hurt.

ache

200

“She ___ (finish) her homework before dinner.”

finished

200

He was cut his finger while cooking.

He cut his finger

200

It’s advice, not an obligation.

should / ought to

300

She ___ her old bike because it was broken.

Fixed

300

Smoke enters your throat and you can’t stop.

cough

300

“We ___ (wait) for the bus for 20 minutes.”

were waiting

300

She burnt herself because she touching the pan.

she was touching

300

It’s forbidden to ride without a helmet.

mustn’t

400

This artist ___ a completely new style last year.

invented

400

You hurt your hand with hot oil.
 

burn

400

“He ___ (work) when the phone rang.”

was working

400

We recycled glass when the accident happened.

were recycling

400

It’s necessary to book tickets before Friday.

must / have to

500

The company continuously ___ machines that save energy.

creates / designs

500

After being ill, you feel healthy again.

recover

500

“They ___ (ask) the teacher after the lesson ended.”

asked

500

He recovered very fast because he was rest.

he rested

500

Give advice to a friend who feels ill.

should / ought to