Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for B1
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A: It’s very late. We ___ go home now.
(a) must
(b) may
(c) could
2
A: I’m not sure, but she ___ be in her office now.
B: Yes, the light is on.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
3
A: I’m hungry.
B: You ___ eat something.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may
4
A: The sign says we ___ park here.
B: Yes, it’s forbidden.
(a) don’t have to
(b) mustn’t
(c) shouldn’t
5
A: ___ I borrow your umbrella?
B: Of course, here you are.
(a) May
(b) Must
(c) Should
6
A: He looks very tired.
B: He ___ be sick.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) should
7
A: When we were kids, we ___ play outside all day.
B: Yes, I remember.
(a) should
(b) could
(c) must
8
A: You ___ bring your passport. It’s not necessary.
B: Okay, thanks.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
9
A: The exam is tomorrow. We ___ study harder.
(a) may
(b) should
(c) must
10
A: He’s not at home.
B: He ___ be at the library.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
11
A: There’s someone at the door.
B: It ___ be the postman.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) can
12
A: I can’t solve this problem.
B: You ___ ask the teacher for help.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may
13
A: We ___ speak during the exam. It’s against the rules.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
14
A: It’s raining heavily.
B: You ___ take a taxi.
(a) mustn’t
(b) should
(c) can’t
15
A: The museum is free. You ___ buy a ticket.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
16
A: I’m going to the cinema. ___ you like to come?
(a) Shall
(b) May
(c) Must
17
A: I’m worried about my test.
B: Don’t worry, you ___ do well.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
18
A: The teacher is very strict.
B: We ___ be late for class.
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
19
A: My bag is heavy.
B: I ___ carry it for you.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) should
20
A: Look at the clouds!
B: Yes, it ___ rain soon.
(a) might
(b) should
(c) mustn’t
21
A: I can’t swim.
B: Don’t worry. I ___ teach you.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
22
A: He failed the test again.
B: He ___ study more.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) might
23
A: The lights are off in his room.
B: He ___ be sleeping.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) might
24
A: Excuse me, ___ you tell me the way to the station?
(a) Could
(b) Must
(c) Should
25
A: It’s a secret. You ___ tell anyone.
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
26
A: Tomorrow is Sunday.
B: We ___ go to school.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) can’t
27
A: I’m afraid of flying.
B: You ___ try to relax.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) can’t
28
A: Why is the ground wet?
B: It ___ have rained last night.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
29
A: We have plenty of time.
B: We ___ hurry.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
30
A: I feel sick.
B: You ___ see a doctor.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) could
Answer
1 (a) must – Strong necessity.
2 (b) might – Possibility.
3 (a) should – Advice.
4 (b) mustn’t – Prohibition.
5 (a) May – Polite request.
6 (a) must – Logical deduction.
7 (b) could – Past ability.
8 (b) don’t have to – No necessity.
9 (c) must – Strong obligation.
10 (b) might – Possibility.
11 (a) must – Deduction.
12 (a) should – Advice.
13 (a) mustn’t – Rule.
14 (b) should – Recommendation.
15 (b) don’t have to – No need.
16 (a) Shall – Polite offer.
17 (c) should – Encouragement/advice.
18 (a) mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
19 (a) can – Ability/offer.
20 (a) might – Possibility.
21 (b) can – Ability.
22 (b) should – Advice.
23 (c) might – Possibility.
24 (a) Could – Polite request.
25 (a) mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
26 (b) don’t have to – No necessity.
27 (a) should – Advice.
28 (a) must – Logical deduction about the past.
29 (b) don’t have to – No necessity.
30 (a) should – Advice.