Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for B1
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A. Multiple Choice (10)
1 You ___ show your passport at the airport.
(a) must
(b) may
(c) should
2 Children ___ play with matches. It’s dangerous.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) might
3 He looks very tired. He ___ be ill.
(a) should
(b) must
(c) could
4 Tomorrow is Sunday, so you ___ go to school.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
5 ___ I open the window?
(a) May
(b) Must
(c) Shouldn’t
6 When she was young, she ___ swim very well.
(a) could
(b) must
(c) should
7 You ___ eat more fruit. It’s good for you.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) may
8 He ___ be at the office now; his car is in the parking lot.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) can’t
9 You ___ bring your homework tomorrow. It’s necessary.
(a) must
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
10 Students ___ be quiet in the exam room.
(a) may
(b) must
(c) can
B. Gap-fill (10)
11 You ___ (not smoke) here. It’s forbidden.
12 She ___ (study) harder if she wants to pass.
13 We ___ (not bring) food into the library.
14 He ___ (be) at home now. I saw his car outside.
15 I ___ (carry) your bag if you want.
16 They ___ (be) in class before 9 o’clock.
17 You ___ (not worry). Everything is fine.
18 She ___ (not talk) during the test.
19 When I was a child, I ___ (ride) a bike easily.
20 We ___ (not stay) late unless we want to.
C. Error Correction (10)
21 He musts go to the bank today.
22 You doesn’t should eat so much chocolate.
23 They can to play football after school.
24 We mustn’t to speak in the library.
25 She shoulds work harder.
26 I am can help you with this problem.
27 They doesn’t must wear uniforms.
28 He may comes to the meeting.
29 We should to drink more water.
30 She can sings very well.
D. Dialogue Completion (10)
31
A: It’s raining heavily.
B: You ___ take an umbrella.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may
32
A: Where’s Tom?
B: He ___ be in his office.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) can’t
33
A: I can’t open this jar.
B: I ___ help you.
(a) should
(b) must
(c) can
34
A: The teacher is very strict.
B: We ___ be late for class.
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
35
A: Why is she absent today?
B: She ___ be ill.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
36
A: I feel nervous about the exam.
B: Don’t worry. You ___ do fine.
(a) mustn’t
(b) should
(c) might
37
A: Excuse me, ___ you tell me the time?
(a) Could
(b) Must
(c) Should
38
A: The sign says “No parking.”
B: We ___ park here.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
39
A: The bus is leaving soon.
B: We ___ hurry.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) might
40
A: It’s a secret. You ___ tell anyone.
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
E. Sentence Transformation (10)
41 It is necessary to wear a helmet. → You ___ wear a helmet.
42 It’s forbidden to smoke here. → You ___ smoke here.
43 Perhaps she is in the garden. → She ___ be in the garden.
44 It’s not necessary to bring money. → You ___ bring money.
45 I advise you to see a doctor. → You ___ see a doctor.
46 I’m sure he is the new teacher. → He ___ be the new teacher.
47 In the past, I was able to play the guitar. → I ___ play the guitar.
48 It’s a good idea to drink more water. → You ___ drink more water.
49 It’s impossible for him to be 60. → He ___ be 60.
50 I was allowed to stay up late when I was young. → I ___ stay up late when I was young.
F. Short Reading Comprehension (10)
At Mountain High School, students must be in class by 8:15 a.m. They mustn’t use their phones in lessons, but they can use them during breaks. Students should respect their teachers and each other. They don’t have to stay after school unless they join a club. On snowy days, students may wait inside the hall before classes begin. Teachers say that learning must be enjoyable, and school life should also be fun.
51 By what time must students be in class?
(a) 8:00
(b) 8:15
(c) 8:30
52 When can students use their phones?
(a) in lessons
(b) during breaks
(c) never
53 What should students do?
(a) respect their teachers and each other
(b) stay after school
(c) use their phones
54 Do students have to stay after school every day?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Sometimes
55 When may students wait in the hall?
(a) on rainy days
(b) on snowy days
(c) every day
56 What must learning be?
(a) difficult
(b) enjoyable
(c) boring
57 The modal in “must be in class” shows:
(a) prohibition
(b) obligation
(c) advice
58 The modal in “mustn’t use their phones” shows:
(a) prohibition
(b) necessity
(c) ability
59 The modal in “may wait in the hall” shows:
(a) permission
(b) obligation
(c) advice
60 The modal in “should also be fun” shows:
(a) advice/recommendation
(b) prohibition
(c) necessity
Answer
1 (a) must – Strong obligation.
2 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition.
3 (b) must – Logical deduction.
4 (b) don’t have to – No necessity.
5 (a) May – Polite permission.
6 (a) could – Past ability.
7 (b) should – Advice.
8 (a) must – Deduction.
9 (a) must – Obligation.
10 (b) must – Obligation in exam room.
11 mustn’t smoke – Prohibition.
12 should study – Advice.
13 mustn’t bring – Rule.
14 must be – Deduction.
15 can carry – Offer/ability.
16 must be – Obligation.
17 needn’t worry – No necessity.
18 mustn’t talk – Prohibition.
19 could ride – Past ability.
20 don’t have to stay – No necessity.
21 must – Modal has no -s.
22 shouldn’t – Correct negative advice.
23 can – No “to” after can.
24 mustn’t speak – No “to” after mustn’t.
25 should – Modal has no -s.
26 can – Modals not used with “am.”
27 don’t have to – Correct form.
28 may come – Base form after may.
29 should – No “to” after should.
30 can sing – Base form after modal.
31 (a) should – Advice.
32 (a) must – Deduction.
33 (c) can – Offer/ability.
34 (a) mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
35 (b) might – Possibility.
36 (b) should – Encouragement.
37 (a) Could – Polite request.
38 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition.
39 (a) must – Necessity.
40 (a) mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
41 must – Obligation.
42 mustn’t – Prohibition.
43 might – Possibility.
44 don’t have to – Lack of necessity.
45 should – Advice.
46 must – Logical deduction.
47 could – Past ability.
48 should – Advice.
49 can’t – Logical impossibility.
50 could – Past permission.
51 (b) 8:15 – From passage.
52 (b) during breaks – From passage.
53 (a) respect teachers/each other – From passage.
54 (b) No – “don’t have to stay.”
55 (b) on snowy days – From passage.
56 (b) enjoyable – From passage.
57 (b) obligation – “must be.”
58 (a) prohibition – “mustn’t use.”
59 (a) permission – “may wait.”
60 (a) advice/recommendation – “should also be fun.”