Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for B1

2 You are at school. The rule says students ___ use their phones in class.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t

3 You are feeling sick. Your friend says: “You ___ see a doctor.”
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) could

4 You are in a library. The notice says: “You ___ be quiet.”
(a) must
(b) might
(c) may

5 You are at a museum. The guide says: “You ___ touch the paintings.”
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to

6 You are talking about tomorrow’s meeting. “We ___ be late. The boss is strict.”
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to

7 You are hungry. Your friend says: “You ___ eat something.”
(a) should
(b) might
(c) mustn’t

8 You are not sure where he is. “He ___ be in the library.”
(a) might
(b) must
(c) should

9 You are buying a ticket. The cashier says: “Children under 5 ___ pay.”
(a) don’t have to
(b) mustn’t
(c) shouldn’t

10 You are in a park. The sign says: “Dogs ___ be kept on a lead.”
(a) must
(b) may
(c) can

11 You are on a bus. The driver says: “You ___ stand near the door.”
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) can’t

12 You are at home. Your father says: “You ___ help your mother with the dishes.”
(a) must
(b) might
(c) could

13 You are in an exam. The teacher says: “You ___ open the paper now.”
(a) can
(b) must
(c) may

14 You are in class. The teacher says: “You ___ not talk during the test.”
(a) must
(b) mustn’t
(c) may

15 You are a tourist. The sign says: “Visitors ___ leave bags at the entrance.”
(a) must
(b) may
(c) should

16 You are worried about being late. Your friend says: “Don’t worry. We ___ still catch the bus.”
(a) must
(b) should
(c) can

17 You are looking at dark clouds. “It ___ rain soon.”
(a) might
(b) must
(c) can’t

18 You are in a hospital. The nurse says: “You ___ smoke here.”
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to

19 You are not sure about the answer. “It ___ be correct, but I’m not sure.”
(a) might
(b) must
(c) should

20 You are at a party. Your friend says: “You ___ try the cake. It’s delicious.”
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) could

21 You are thinking about rules. “Cyclists ___ wear helmets.”
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may

22 You are on holiday. The receptionist says: “You ___ check out before 11 a.m.”
(a) must
(b) should
(c) could

23 You are planning tomorrow. “We ___ get up early. The train leaves at 6.”
(a) must
(b) might
(c) may

24 You are not sure. “He ___ know the answer, but I’ll ask him.”
(a) may
(b) must
(c) should

25 You are at school. The teacher says: “You ___ hand in your homework by Friday.”
(a) must
(b) might
(c) can

26 You are in a shop. The assistant says: “You ___ pay by card or cash.”
(a) must
(b) may
(c) can

27 You are talking about the past. “When I was a child, I ___ stay up late on weekends.”
(a) could
(b) should
(c) must

28 You are in a cinema. The notice says: “You ___ turn off your phone.”
(a) must
(b) might
(c) can

29 You are discussing an obligation. “Employees ___ wear an ID badge at work.”
(a) must
(b) may
(c) should

30 You are on a bus. The driver says: “You ___ not eat or drink here.”
(a) must
(b) mustn’t
(c) shouldn’t