Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for A1

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A: It’s very late.
B: You ___ go to bed now.
(a) should
(b) can
(c) may

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A: The teacher says we ___ wear our uniforms.
B: Yes, it’s a school rule.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) should

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A: My bag is so heavy.
B: I ___ carry it for you.
(a) could
(b) must
(c) have to

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A: ___ I sit here, please?
B: Yes, of course.
(a) Can
(b) Must
(c) Should

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A: I feel sick.
B: You ___ see a doctor.
(a) should
(b) may
(c) mustn’t

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A: The light is red.
B: We ___ stop the car.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may

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A: I don’t know the way.
B: You ___ ask that policeman.
(a) could
(b) mustn’t
(c) have to

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A: I’m very thirsty.
B: You ___ drink some water.
(a) should
(b) may
(c) mustn’t

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A: This sign says “No Smoking.”
B: That means we ___ smoke here.
(a) mustn’t
(b) can
(c) should

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A: I’m cold.
B: You ___ wear a jacket.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

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A: I’m busy now.
B: No problem. I ___ call you later.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) should

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A: This homework is very difficult.
B: You ___ ask the teacher for help.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

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A: I’m hungry.
B: You ___ eat something.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) could

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A: I can’t carry all these bags.
B: Don’t worry. I ___ help you.
(a) can
(b) mustn’t
(c) should

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A: ___ I borrow your dictionary?
B: Sure, here you are.
(a) May
(b) Must
(c) Should

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A: My phone is dead.
B: You ___ use mine.
(a) can
(b) mustn’t
(c) should

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A: I don’t feel well today.
B: You ___ not go to school. Stay in bed.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

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A: I want to be healthy.
B: Then you ___ eat more fruit.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

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A: ___ you open the window, please?
B: Of course.
(a) Could
(b) Must
(c) Should

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A: We have a test tomorrow.
B: We ___ study tonight.
(a) must
(b) may
(c) can

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A: It’s dangerous to cross here.
B: We ___ use the zebra crossing.
(a) should
(b) may
(c) mustn’t

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A: ___ I leave early today?
B: Yes, but don’t forget your homework.
(a) May
(b) Must
(c) Should

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A: My little brother is crying.
B: You ___ help him.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

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A: I have a headache.
B: You ___ not play on the computer so long.
(a) shouldn’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

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A: Look at those clouds!
B: It ___ rain soon.
(a) may
(b) must
(c) can’t

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A: I can’t find my book.
B: You ___ ask Anna. She had it yesterday.
(a) could
(b) mustn’t
(c) may not

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A: This exercise is easy.
B: We ___ finish it quickly.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) should

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A: It’s your birthday today!
B: We ___ have a party!
(a) should
(b) must
(c) can

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A: Excuse me, ___ you tell me the time?
B: Sure, it’s 8 o’clock.
(a) Could
(b) Must
(c) Should