Modal verbs – English Grammar Test for A2
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2 It isn’t necessary to bring food. → You ___ bring food.
3 It’s a good idea to take an umbrella. → You ___ take an umbrella.
4 It is forbidden to use mobile phones in class. → You ___ use mobile phones in class.
5 Perhaps she is at the library. → She ___ be at the library.
6 I know how to play the guitar. → I ___ play the guitar.
7 When he was young, he knew how to swim. → He ___ swim when he was young.
8 It’s possible it will rain tomorrow. → It ___ rain tomorrow.
9 It is important to study for the exam. → You ___ study for the exam.
10 It was not possible for me to go yesterday. → I ___ go yesterday.
11 It is necessary to respect your parents. → You ___ respect your parents.
12 It’s not necessary to call him now. → You ___ call him now.
13 I advise you to eat more fruit. → You ___ eat more fruit.
14 It is not allowed to park here. → You ___ park here.
15 I’m sure he is the new teacher. → He ___ be the new teacher.
16 Perhaps they are tired. → They ___ be tired.
17 It is necessary to stop at the red light. → You ___ stop at the red light.
18 It was not possible for us to meet them yesterday. → We ___ meet them yesterday.
19 It is a good idea to take notes in class. → You ___ take notes in class.
20 It is forbidden to smoke inside. → You ___ smoke inside.
21 I advise you to wear a coat. → You ___ wear a coat.
22 I was able to finish my homework yesterday. → I ___ finish my homework yesterday.
23 It is necessary to pay attention in class. → You ___ pay attention in class.
24 It is not necessary to buy a ticket. → You ___ buy a ticket.
25 I’m sure she is at work now. → She ___ be at work now.
26 Maybe he is in the park. → He ___ be in the park.
27 It’s a good idea to drink water every day. → You ___ drink water every day.
28 It is not allowed to enter without a pass. → You ___ enter without a pass.
29 It’s necessary for me to see the doctor today. → I ___ see the doctor today.
30 It wasn’t possible for him to come to the party. → He ___ come to the party.
Answer
1 must – Obligation.
2 don’t have to – Not necessary.
3 should – Advice.
4 mustn’t – Prohibition.
5 may – Possibility.
6 can – Ability.
7 could – Past ability.
8 might – Future possibility.
9 must – Obligation/necessity.
10 couldn’t – Past impossibility.
11 must – Obligation.
12 don’t have to – Not necessary.
13 should – Advice.
14 mustn’t – Prohibition.
15 must – Strong logical conclusion.
16 may – Possibility.
17 must – Strong rule.
18 couldn’t – Past impossibility.
19 should – Recommendation.
20 mustn’t – Prohibition.
21 should – Advice.
22 could – Past ability.
23 must – Necessity.
24 don’t have to – Not necessary.
25 must – Certainty.
26 might – Possibility.
27 should – Good habit advice.
28 mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
29 must – Necessity/obligation.
30 couldn’t – Past impossibility.