Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for B1
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2 Perhaps she is at home now. → She ___ be at home now.
3 It’s not necessary for you to bring your passport. → You ___ bring your passport.
4 I advise you to see a doctor. → You ___ see a doctor.
5 Smoking is not allowed here. → You ___ smoke here.
6 I’m sure he is tired. → He ___ be tired.
7 It’s possible that they will come. → They ___ come.
8 It was not possible for me to attend the party yesterday. → I ___ attend the party yesterday.
9 It’s against the law to park here. → You ___ park here.
10 It’s a good idea to eat more vegetables. → You ___ eat more vegetables.
11 I advise you not to stay up late. → You ___ stay up late.
12 It’s possible that she is his sister. → She ___ be his sister.
13 It’s very important not to forget this rule. → You ___ forget this rule.
14 In the past, I was able to run very fast. → I ___ run very fast.
15 I advise you to drink more water. → You ___ drink more water.
16 It’s not necessary for us to buy tickets in advance. → We ___ buy tickets in advance.
17 It’s possible that they are late. → They ___ be late.
18 I’m certain this is the right answer. → This ___ be the right answer.
19 Maybe she will call you tonight. → She ___ call you tonight.
20 I think it’s a good idea to take an umbrella. → You ___ take an umbrella.
21 It’s against the law to drive without a license. → You ___ drive without a license.
22 It’s possible for me to help you. → I ___ help you.
23 It’s not necessary to wash the car today. → You ___ wash the car today.
24 I advise you to check your answers again. → You ___ check your answers again.
25 I’m sure she is a teacher. → She ___ be a teacher.
26 It’s impossible for him to lift that box alone. → He ___ lift that box alone.
27 It’s a good idea to take some rest. → You ___ take some rest.
28 Perhaps it will snow tomorrow. → It ___ snow tomorrow.
29 It’s very important not to cheat in exams. → Students ___ cheat in exams.
30 I was allowed to watch TV late when I was young. → I ___ watch TV late when I was young.
Answer
1 must – Strong necessity/obligation.
2 might – Possibility.
3 don’t have to – Lack of necessity.
4 should – Advice.
5 mustn’t – Prohibition.
6 must – Logical deduction.
7 may/might – Possibility.
8 couldn’t – Past impossibility.
9 can’t / mustn’t – Legal prohibition.
10 should – Advice.
11 shouldn’t – Negative advice.
12 could / might – Possibility.
13 mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
14 could – Past ability.
15 should – Advice.
16 don’t have to – No necessity.
17 may / might – Possibility.
18 must – Logical certainty.
19 may / might – Possibility.
20 should – Advice.
21 mustn’t – Legal prohibition.
22 can – Ability/offer.
23 needn’t – No necessity.
24 should – Advice.
25 must – Logical deduction.
26 can’t – Impossibility.
27 should – Advice.
28 might – Future possibility.
29 mustn’t – Strong rule/prohibition.
30 could – Past permission.