Modal Verbs– English Grammar Test for B2
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (1–15)
1 You look exhausted. You ___ get some rest.
(a) should
(b) might
(c) mustn’t
2 The lights are off; they ___ be at home.
(a) must
(b) can’t
(c) might
3 You ___ finish this report today; the deadline is next week.
(a) don’t have to
(b) must
(c) can’t
4 That bag looks expensive. It ___ cost a fortune.
(a) should
(b) must
(c) can
5 You ___ use your phone during the exam.
(a) can
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t have to
6 I’m not sure, but she ___ be his sister. They look alike.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) can’t
7 When I was young, I ___ run faster than anyone in my class.
(a) could
(b) must
(c) should
8 It’s dangerous here. You ___ walk alone at night.
(a) shouldn’t
(b) must
(c) don’t have to
9 You ___ tell him the truth immediately.
(a) can
(b) might
(c) should
10 He hasn’t eaten since morning; he ___ be starving.
(a) can’t
(b) must
(c) may
11 You ___ park here. It’s for customers only.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) can
12 You ___ worry; everything will be okay.
(a) must
(b) don’t have to
(c) might
13 The ground is wet; it ___ have rained last night.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
14 You ___ smoke here. It’s a hospital.
(a) can
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t have to
15 It’s possible that they’ll arrive early.
(a) They must arrive early.
(b) They might arrive early.
(c) They should arrive early.
B. GAP-FILL SENTENCES (16–30)
Complete each sentence with an appropriate modal verb.
16 You ___ study harder if you want to pass.
17 He looks very pale; he ___ be sick.
18 We ___ hurry or we’ll miss the flight.
19 I’m not sure, but it ___ snow tonight.
20 You ___ park in front of the gate; it’s forbidden.
21 You ___ take some medicine for that cough.
22 They ___ have finished by now; it’s quite late.
23 You ___ have called me; I was waiting for you.
24 Students ___ bring calculators to the exam.
25 You ___ eat so much sugar; it’s bad for your health.
26 You ___ leave your bag unattended.
27 I ___ speak Spanish when I was younger.
28 You ___ go if you don’t feel well.
29 She ___ be joking! That story can’t be true.
30 You ___ worry so much; things will work out fine.
C. ERROR CORRECTION (31–40)
Each sentence has one mistake. Find and correct it.
31 You must to finish your homework before going out.
32 She can sings very beautifully.
33 He should to study more if he wants to pass.
34 You mustn’t to drive without a license.
35 They mights be at the party.
36 You needn’t to bring your passport today.
37 He must gone to work already.
38 She could helped you, but she didn’t.
39 You don’t must tell anyone.
40 They must been very tired after the trip.
D. DIALOGUE COMPLETION (41–50)
Choose or write the correct modal to complete each conversation.
41
A: I can’t find my keys.
B: You ___ have left them in the kitchen.
42
A: I feel so tired.
B: You ___ go to bed early tonight.
43
A: There’s someone at the door.
B: It ___ be the delivery man.
44
A: I’m not sure which bus to take.
B: You ___ ask the driver.
45
A: May I use your phone?
B: Sorry, you ___; I’m on a call.
46
A: I missed the last train.
B: You ___ take a taxi instead.
47
A: I have a terrible headache.
B: You ___ take some rest.
48
A: It’s snowing heavily.
B: You ___ drive carefully.
49
A: I didn’t bring my ID card.
B: That’s okay, you ___ show it today.
50
A: The exam starts at 9.
B: We ___ be late!
E. READING COMPREHENSION (51–60)
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Passage: “Staying Safe Online”
In today’s digital world, we must protect our personal information. You should never share your passwords with anyone, not even friends. When you use public Wi-Fi, you must not access bank accounts or private messages because hackers could steal your data.
You can improve your security by updating your software regularly. Every user ought to check their privacy settings and should use strong passwords that include numbers and symbols. Parents should remind their children to be careful online, as kids might trust strangers too easily.
If you receive a suspicious email, you must not click on any links. Instead, you should delete it immediately. Remember, protecting your information is something you have to do every day. Being careless can cause serious problems, but being cautious will keep you safe.
51 What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) How to play games online.
(b) How to stay safe on the internet.
(c) How to create a website.
52 What must you never share with anyone?
(a) Your email address.
(b) Your password.
(c) Your photos.
53 What must you not do when using public Wi-Fi?
(a) Access bank accounts.
(b) Watch videos.
(c) Check the weather.
54 What can improve your online security?
(a) Ignoring updates.
(b) Updating software regularly.
(c) Turning off Wi-Fi.
55 What should passwords include?
(a) Only letters.
(b) Numbers and symbols.
(c) Simple words.
56 What should parents do?
(a) Let children use the internet freely.
(b) Remind children to be careful online.
(c) Block all websites.
57 What should you do with suspicious emails?
(a) Open and read them.
(b) Reply to them.
(c) Delete them.
58 What can cause serious problems?
(a) Being careless.
(b) Being polite.
(c) Being cautious.
59 What modal verb expresses obligation in the passage?
(a) must
(b) can
(c) might
60 What modal verb shows possibility?
(a) must
(b) might
(c) will
Answer
1 should – Advice to rest.
2 can’t – Logical deduction (lights off → not home).
3 don’t have to – Lack of necessity.
4 must – Logical deduction (expensive bag).
5 mustn’t – Prohibition.
6 might – Possibility.
7 could – Past ability.
8 shouldn’t – Warning.
9 should – Advice.
10 must – Deduction.
11 mustn’t – Prohibition.
12 don’t have to – No necessity.
13 must – Logical deduction (wet ground).
14 mustn’t – Rule.
15 might arrive early – Possibility.
16 must / should – Necessity or advice.
17 must – Logical deduction.
18 must / have to – Necessity.
19 might / could – Possibility.
20 mustn’t – Prohibition.
21 should – Advice.
22 must – Logical deduction.
23 should – Regret.
24 may / can – Permission.
25 shouldn’t – Advice.
26 mustn’t – Prohibition.
27 could – Past ability.
28 don’t have to – Optional action.
29 must – Strong assumption.
30 shouldn’t / don’t have to – Advice.
31 must wear – “Must” + base verb.
32 can sing – Modal + base form.
33 should study – “Should” never takes “to.”
34 mustn’t drive – “Mustn’t” + base form.
35 might – “Mights” incorrect.
36 needn’t bring – No “to.”
37 must have gone – Past deduction.
38 could have helped – Past possibility.
39 don’t have to – Correct for “no obligation.”
40 must have been – Deduction about the past.
41 must – Deduction; likely left there.
42 should – Advice.
43 might – Possibility.
44 should / could – Suggestion.
45 can’t – Denying permission.
46 should / could – Alternative suggestion.
47 should – Advice to rest.
48 must / should – Obligation or advice.
49 don’t have to / needn’t – Not necessary.
50 mustn’t / can’t – Expressing obligation not to be late.
51 (b) – Staying safe online.
52 (b) – Passwords.
53 (a) – No banking on public Wi-Fi.
54 (b) – Updating software improves safety.
55 (b) – Strong passwords = numbers & symbols.
56 (b) – Parents remind kids.
57 (c) – Delete suspicious emails.
58 (a) – Being careless leads to danger.
59 (a) – “Must” = obligation.
60 (b) – “Might” = possibility.