Modal verbs – English Grammar Test for A2
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2 When I was a child, I ___ swim fast.
3 You look sick. You ___ see a doctor.
4 He is so strong. He ___ carry this heavy bag.
5 You ___ touch the stove. It’s hot!
6 ___ I use your phone, please?
7 It’s raining. We ___ take an umbrella.
8 You ___ finish your homework before you go out.
9 Yesterday, I ___ not find my keys.
10 We have a lot of time. We ___ hurry.
11 If you want to stay healthy, you ___ eat vegetables.
12 You ___ park your car here. It’s forbidden.
13 He is very smart. He ___ solve this problem easily.
14 She is not sure, but she thinks it ___ snow tomorrow.
15 You ___ buy tickets in advance. It’s not necessary.
16 The lights are on. They ___ be at home.
17 You ___ wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike.
18 Sorry, I ___ not come to your party yesterday.
19 He ___ be tired. He worked all day.
20 You look hungry. You ___ eat something.
21 This secret is important. You ___ tell anyone.
22 I’m busy today, but I ___ help you tomorrow.
23 Students ___ wear uniforms in my school. It’s the rule.
24 She ___ play the piano when she was young.
25 Don’t worry. You ___ pay now. You can pay later.
26 You ___ make noise in the library.
27 He is only five years old, but he ___ read already.
28 You ___ speak loudly here. It’s a hospital.
29 I’m not sure, but he ___ be in the park now.
30 This exam is difficult, but I think you ___ pass it.
Answer
1 can – Present ability.
2 could – Past ability.
3 should – Advice.
4 can – Present ability.
5 mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
6 May – Asking permission.
7 should – Advice.
8 must – Obligation.
9 could – Past inability.
10 don’t have to – Not necessary.
11 should – Recommendation.
12 mustn’t – Prohibition.
13 can – Ability.
14 might – Possibility.
15 don’t have to – Not necessary.
16 must – Logical conclusion.
17 must – Obligation.
18 could – Past impossibility.
19 must – Logical deduction.
20 should – Advice.
21 mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
22 can – Future possibility.
23 must – School rule/obligation.
24 could – Past ability.
25 don’t have to – Not necessary.
26 mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
27 can – Present ability (surprising for age).
28 mustn’t – Prohibition.
29 may – Possibility.
30 should – Expectation.