Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for A1
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(a) must
(b) may
(c) can
2 Students ___ do their homework every day.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
3 You ___ not forget your passport.
(a) must
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t must
4 He ___ finish the test before 5 o’clock.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
5 We ___ be quiet in the library.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
6 You ___ look both ways before crossing the street.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
7 Drivers ___ stop at the red light.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
8 Children ___ not play with matches.
(a) mustn’t
(b) must
(c) don’t must
9 We ___ arrive at school before 8 a.m.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
10 You ___ tell the truth.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
11 They ___ wear a uniform at school.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
12 You ___ not be late for class.
(a) mustn’t
(b) must
(c) don’t must
13 Visitors ___ show their tickets at the entrance.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
14 Cyclists ___ wear helmets.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
15 We ___ respect our parents.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
16 Passengers ___ fasten their seat belts.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
17 You ___ wash your hands before eating.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
18 People ___ not drink and drive.
(a) mustn’t
(b) must
(c) don’t must
19 We ___ take care of our health.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
20 Soldiers ___ follow orders.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
21 You ___ pay attention in class.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
22 Teachers ___ check the students’ homework.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
23 You ___ not cheat in exams.
(a) mustn’t
(b) must
(c) don’t must
24 We ___ wear warm clothes in winter.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
25 You ___ stop when the teacher enters the room.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
26 Players ___ follow the rules of the game.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
27 We ___ be on time for the meeting.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
28 People ___ not smoke in hospitals.
(a) mustn’t
(b) must
(c) don’t must
29 You ___ do your best in the exam.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
30 Everybody ___ respect the law.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) are
Answer
1 (a) must – Strong obligation (law).
2 (a) must – Daily obligation.
3 (b) mustn’t – Negative obligation.
4 (a) must – He has to finish.
5 (a) must – Obligation in the library.
6 (a) must – Necessary for safety.
7 (a) must – Traffic rule.
8 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition.
9 (a) must – School rule.
10 (a) must – Strong necessity.
11 (a) must – School obligation.
12 (a) mustn’t – Not allowed.
13 (a) must – Ticket is required.
14 (a) must – Safety rule.
15 (a) must – Strong necessity/respect.
16 (a) must – Safety obligation.
17 (a) must – Hygiene necessity.
18 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition.
19 (a) must – Strong necessity.
20 (a) must – Military rule.
21 (a) must – Classroom obligation.
22 (a) must – Teachers’ duty.
23 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition in exams.
24 (a) must – Necessary in winter.
25 (a) must – Obligation.
26 (a) must – Game rule.
27 (a) must – Obligation.
28 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition in hospitals.
29 (a) must – Strong necessity.
30 (a) must – General obligation.