Modal Verbs – English Grammar Test for B1
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A. Multiple Choice (12)
1 You ___ wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) might
2 We ___ talk during the exam. It’s forbidden.
(a) shouldn’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) don’t have to
3 He looks very happy. The news ___ be good.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
4 Tomorrow is Sunday, so you ___ go to school.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
5 You ___ eat so much sugar. It’s bad for your health.
(a) shouldn’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) can’t
6 ___ I use your phone, please?
(a) Should
(b) May
(c) Must
7 When he was young, he ___ run very fast.
(a) should
(b) could
(c) must
8 You ___ study harder if you want to pass the exam.
(a) might
(b) should
(c) may
9 It’s possible that she is at the library. She ___ be there now.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) should
10 You ___ forget your ticket. It’s important.
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) couldn’t
11 He ___ be in his office. The lights are off.
(a) can’t
(b) must
(c) should
12 If you feel unwell, you ___ see a doctor.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) might
B. Gap-fill (12)
13 You ___ (not park) here. It’s against the law.
14 She ___ (study) harder. Her marks are low.
15 You ___ (not bring) food into the library.
16 He ___ (be) at home now. His car is outside.
17 I ___ (carry) your bag for you.
18 We ___ (be) in class before 9:00.
19 They ___ (not worry). Everything will be fine.
20 She ___ (not speak) during the exam.
21 When I was a child, I ___ (swim) very well.
22 You ___ (ask) your teacher for help.
23 It ___ (rain) tomorrow. The sky is very dark.
24 We ___ (not stay) late unless we want to.
C. Error Correction (12)
25 He musts finish his homework now.
26 You doesn’t should eat so much fast food.
27 They can to play the piano very well.
28 We mustn’t to be late for school.
29 She shoulds study more for the exam.
30 I am can help you.
31 They doesn’t must bring their books.
32 He may comes later.
33 We should to drink more water.
34 She can sings beautifully.
35 You don’t must smoke here.
36 He will can join us tomorrow.
D. Dialogue Completion (12)
37
A: It’s very cold today.
B: You ___ wear a jacket.
(a) must
(b) should
(c) might
38
A: Where’s Sarah?
B: She ___ be in the library.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) can’t
39
A: I have a headache.
B: You ___ take an aspirin.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) may
40
A: The train leaves at 8. We ___ be late.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
41
A: I can’t do this exercise.
B: You ___ ask the teacher for help.
(a) mustn’t
(b) should
(c) might
42
A: It’s a secret. You ___ tell anyone.
(a) mustn’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) don’t have to
43
A: The lights are off.
B: He ___ be asleep.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) should
44
A: My bag is heavy.
B: I ___ carry it for you.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) should
45
A: Why is he absent?
B: He ___ be sick.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) should
46
A: I’m worried about my test.
B: Don’t worry, you ___ do well.
(a) should
(b) mustn’t
(c) might
47
A: Excuse me, ___ you tell me the way to the station?
(a) Could
(b) Must
(c) Should
48
A: We have plenty of time.
B: We ___ hurry.
(a) mustn’t
(b) don’t have to
(c) shouldn’t
E. Short Reading Comprehension (12)
At City Library, visitors must follow certain rules. Everyone must show their library card at the entrance. You mustn’t eat or drink inside, but you can use your phone in the lobby. Visitors should return books on time, and they shouldn’t write in them.
The library is open every day, but you don’t have to come early because there are enough seats. On weekends, it may be crowded, so you should plan your visit. If you need help, you can ask the staff. The head librarian says that reading must be enjoyable, so the library should also be a friendly place.
49 What must visitors show at the entrance?
(a) ID card
(b) library card
(c) ticket
50 Where can visitors use their phones?
(a) inside reading rooms
(b) in the lobby
(c) nowhere
51 What mustn’t visitors do inside?
(a) use phones
(b) eat or drink
(c) read books
52 What should visitors do with books?
(a) return them on time
(b) write notes in them
(c) keep them forever
53 Do people have to come early?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Sometimes
54 When may the library be crowded?
(a) weekdays
(b) weekends
(c) evenings
55 Who can visitors ask for help?
(a) other visitors
(b) the staff
(c) friends
56 What does the head librarian say reading must be?
(a) enjoyable
(b) difficult
(c) boring
57 The modal in “must show their card” expresses:
(a) necessity
(b) permission
(c) advice
58 The modal in “mustn’t eat or drink” expresses:
(a) prohibition
(b) ability
(c) advice
59 The modal in “may be crowded” expresses:
(a) obligation
(b) possibility
(c) prohibition
60 The modal in “should be a friendly place” expresses:
(a) advice/recommendation
(b) prohibition
(c) necessity
Answer
1 (a) must – Obligation.
2 (b) mustn’t – Prohibition.
3 (a) must – Logical deduction.
4 (b) don’t have to – No necessity.
5 (a) shouldn’t – Advice.
6 (b) May – Polite permission.
7 (b) could – Past ability.
8 (b) should – Advice.
9 (b) might – Possibility.
10 (a) mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
11 (a) can’t – Negative deduction.
12 (b) should – Recommendation.
13 mustn’t park – Prohibition.
14 should study – Advice.
15 mustn’t bring – Prohibition.
16 must be – Deduction.
17 can carry – Offer/ability.
18 must be – Obligation.
19 needn’t worry – No necessity.
20 mustn’t speak – Prohibition.
21 could swim – Past ability.
22 should ask – Advice.
23 might rain – Possibility.
24 don’t have to stay – No necessity.
25 must – Modals have no -s.
26 shouldn’t – Negative form, not “doesn’t should.”
27 can – No “to” after can.
28 mustn’t be – No “to.”
29 should – Modals have no -s.
30 can – Modals not combined with “am.”
31 don’t have to – Correct form.
32 may come – Base form after may.
33 should – No “to” after should.
34 can sing – Base form after modal.
35 mustn’t – Use mustn’t, not “don’t must.”
36 will be able to – Future ability, not “will can.”
37 (b) should – Advice.
38 (a) might – Possibility.
39 (a) should – Advice.
40 (a) mustn’t – Prohibition.
41 (b) should – Recommendation.
42 (a) mustn’t – Strong prohibition.
43 (b) must – Deduction.
44 (a) can – Offer.
45 (b) must – Deduction.
46 (a) should – Encouragement.
47 (a) Could – Polite request.
48 (b) don’t have to – No necessity.
49 (b) library card – From text.
50 (b) in the lobby – From text.
51 (b) eat or drink – From text.
52 (a) return them on time – From text.
53 (b) No – “don’t have to come early.”
54 (b) weekends – From text.
55 (b) the staff – From text.
56 (a) enjoyable – From text.
57 (a) necessity – “must show.”
58 (a) prohibition – “mustn’t eat or drink.”
59 (b) possibility – “may be crowded.”
60 (a) advice/recommendation – “should be.”