Modal Verbs– English Grammar Test for B2
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 You look tired. You ___ take a break.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) may
2 He ___ be at work; his car is still in the driveway.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) can’t
3 You ___ bring your ID to the exam; it’s compulsory.
(a) must
(b) may
(c) could
4 I’m not sure, but the meeting ___ be postponed.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) will
5 You ___ park here; it’s for staff only.
(a) shouldn’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t have to
6 You ___ tell anyone. It’s a secret!
(a) can’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t have to
7 She ___ speak Japanese when she was five.
(a) can
(b) could
(c) must
8 I ___ remember his name, but I think it starts with “J.”
(a) can
(b) must
(c) might
9 We ___ arrive before 6, or we’ll miss the train.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) could
10 You ___ finish it today; tomorrow is fine too.
(a) must
(b) don’t have to
(c) can’t
11 He hasn’t eaten all day; he ___ be hungry.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) can
12 It ___ have rained last night; the ground is wet.
(a) can
(b) should
(c) must
13 You ___ pay to get in; it’s free on Sundays.
(a) must
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
14 You ___ worry so much. Everything will be fine.
(a) shouldn’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t have to
15 It’s possible that she has already left.
(a) She must have left.
(b) She might have left.
(c) She should have left.
B. GAP-FILL SENTENCES
16 You ___ study if you want to pass the test.
17 I’m not sure, but it ___ snow tonight.
18 You ___ smoke here. It’s not allowed.
19 He ___ be our new teacher; everyone was congratulating him.
20 We ___ take a taxi; the bus service is closed.
21 You ___ have told me you were coming!
22 You ___ eat so much junk food if you want to stay healthy.
23 I ___ have left my phone at home; it’s not in my bag.
24 We ___ hurry or we’ll be late.
25 You ___ call me tomorrow if you need help.
26 I think you ___ apologize to her.
27 You ___ park here; it’s for disabled drivers only.
28 He ___ play the piano beautifully when he was a child.
29 You ___ worry; everything is under control.
30 I ___ have taken the wrong train. I don’t recognize this station.
C. ERROR CORRECTION
Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
31 You must to wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.
32 She can sings very well.
33 He should to study more if he wants to pass.
34 You mustn’t to smoke in the hospital.
35 They mights be at home now.
36 You needn’t to bring any food; we’ve got plenty.
37 He must gone out already.
38 She could helped you yesterday.
39 You don’t must tell anyone.
40 They must been tired after the long flight.
D. DIALOGUE COMPLETION
41
A: I can’t find my wallet.
B: You ___ have left it at the restaurant.
42
A: My head hurts.
B: You ___ take some medicine.
43
A: There’s someone at the door.
B: It ___ be the postman.
44
A: I’m not sure how to get to the station.
B: You ___ ask that man for directions.
45
A: May I borrow your car tonight?
B: Sorry, you ___; I need it for work.
46
A: The light is on in her office.
B: She ___ be working late again.
47
A: I missed the last train.
B: You ___ take a taxi instead.
48
A: I’m really cold.
B: You ___ wear a warmer coat next time.
49
A: I didn’t bring my ID card.
B: That’s okay, you ___ show it today.
50
A: The exam starts at 8 sharp.
B: We ___ be late!
E. SHORT READING
Read the passage and answer the questions.
When you travel abroad, you must have a valid passport. You should also check the visa requirements of your destination before booking your flight. At the airport, you must not leave your luggage unattended. You can bring small bottles of liquid, but they must be in clear plastic bags. If your flight is delayed, you may ask for assistance at the airline desk. Remember, airline staff can help you with almost any problem, but you should not be rude or impatient. Good manners can make your trip much smoother!
51 What must you have when traveling abroad?
(a) A valid passport
(b) A visa card
(c) A travel pillow
52 What should you check before booking?
(a) The flight time
(b) Visa requirements
(c) Airport food options
53 What must you not do at the airport?
(a) Leave luggage unattended
(b) Talk to staff
(c) Bring a suitcase
54 What can you bring on board?
(a) Large bottles
(b) Small liquids in clear bags
(c) No liquids at all
55 What may you do if your flight is delayed?
(a) Sleep in the terminal
(b) Ask for assistance
(c) Leave immediately
56 Who can help you with problems at the airport?
(a) Other passengers
(b) Airline staff
(c) Customs officers
57 What should you not do when speaking with staff?
(a) Be rude
(b) Be polite
(c) Be patient
58 What do good manners do according to the passage?
(a) Make travel smoother
(b) Help you get discounts
(c) Shorten the flight
59 Which modal verb expresses obligation in the text?
(a) can
(b) must
(c) may
60 Which modal verb shows possibility in the text?
(a) should
(b) may
(c) must
Answer
1 should – Giving advice; the speaker recommends a rest.
2 can’t – Logical deduction; if his car is there, he’s not at work.
3 must – Strong obligation; ID is required.
4 might – Expressing possibility.
5 mustn’t – Prohibition; parking is forbidden.
6 mustn’t – Strong prohibition; don’t tell anyone.
7 could – Past ability.
8 can – Expressing ability.
9 must – Necessity or strong obligation.
10 don’t have to – No necessity; not required today.
11 must – Logical deduction; he’s certainly hungry.
12 must – Past deduction; the wet ground shows it rained.
13 don’t have to – No obligation; free entry.
14 shouldn’t – Giving advice not to worry.
15 might have left – Possibility about the past.
16 must / should – Expressing necessity or advice to study.
17 might / could – Possibility about snowing.
18 mustn’t – Expressing prohibition.
19 must – Logical deduction; new teacher.
20 have to – External obligation (no bus service).
21 should – Regret; you ought to have told me.
22 shouldn’t – Advice about health.
23 must – Logical deduction about forgetting.
24 must / have to – Necessity or urgency.
25 can / may – Permission or polite offer.
26 should – Advice.
27 mustn’t / can’t – Prohibition.
28 could – Past ability.
29 don’t have to / needn’t – Lack of necessity.
30 must – Logical deduction about mistake.
31 must wear – “Must” + base verb (no “to”).
32 can sing – Modal + base verb.
33 should study – “Should” never takes “to.”
34 mustn’t smoke – “Mustn’t” + base verb.
35 might – Correct form; “mights” is wrong.
36 needn’t bring – “Needn’t” + base verb (no “to”).
37 must have gone – Past deduction: “must have + past participle.”
38 could have helped – Past possibility.
39 don’t have to – “Don’t must” is incorrect in English.
40 must have been – Deduction about the past.
41 must – Logical conclusion; he likely left it there.
42 should – Advice; medicine is recommended.
43 might / must – Logical assumption about the postman.
44 should / could – Suggestion to ask for help.
45 can’t / mustn’t – Denial of permission.
46 must – Deduction; light is on.
47 could / should – Suggestion or option.
48 should – Advice.
49 don’t have to / needn’t – Lack of necessity.
50 mustn’t / can’t – Expressing strong obligation not to be late.
51 a valid passport – Required for travel.
52 visa requirements – Must check before booking.
53 leave luggage unattended – Prohibited action.
54 small liquids in clear bags – Allowed item.
55 ask for assistance – Option if flight delayed.
56 airline staff – Those who can help.
57 be rude – Not acceptable behavior.
58 make travel smoother – Effect of good manners.
59 must – Shows obligation in the passage.
60 may – Expresses possibility in the text.