Form 5: Modals Exercise A (p.17) July 6, 2022September 17, 2021 by admin Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of “can”, “could”, “be able to”, “must”, “may” or “might”. 1. The situation is bad, but maybe it _______________________ (be) worse. Question 1 of 28 2. “Are you in a hurry?” “No, I’ve got plenty of time. I _______________________ (wait).” Question 2 of 28 3. A girl fell into the river, but fortunately we ________________________ (rescue) her. Question 3 of 28 4. When typhoon signal no. 8 is hoisted, all bus service will stop. To get to somewhere far away, we ___________ (take) a taxi. Question 4 of 28 5. I can’t find my umbrella. It _______________________ (be) in the car, but I am not sure. Question 5 of 28 6. Alan _______________________ (teach) secondary students 10 years ago. It is just his sixth year of teaching. Question 6 of 28 7. Peter is a keen musician. He plays the flute and he _______________________ (play) the piano. Question 7 of 28 8. You _______________________ (litter) in Hong Kong, or you _______________________ (fine) $1500. Write your answer like this: answer 1, answer 2 (use a comma) Question 8 of 28 9. Sue wasn’t at home when I phoned, but I _______________________ (contact) her at her office. Question 9 of 28 10. “I got very wet walking home in the rain last night.” “Why did you walk? You _______________________ (take) a taxi.” Question 10 of 28 11. In five years’ time, we will _______________________ (travel) to Hong Kong by car. Question 11 of 28 12. “I have lost one of my gloves.” “You _______________________(drop) it somewhere.” Question 12 of 28 13. I am sure I gave you the key. You _______________________ (have) it. Have you looked in your bag? Question 13 of 28 14. __________________ (you / smell) the burnt smell from somewhere? Somebody __________________ (forget) to turn off the gas Write your answer like this: answer 1, answer 2 (use a comma) Question 14 of 28 15. James is putting on his hat and coat. I am sure he _______________________ (be) going out. Question 15 of 28 16. I left my bike outside the house last night and now it has gone. Somebody _______________________ (take) it. Question 16 of 28 17. I had forgotten to bring my camera, so I _______________________ (take) any photographs. Question 17 of 28 18. “What shall we do in the evening?” “I am not sure. Maybe we _______________________ (go) to the cinema.” Question 18 of 28 19. We _______________________ (throw) sodium into water; otherwise, an explosion occurs. Question 19 of 28 20. I can’t understand Martin. I’ve never _______________________ (understand) him. Question 20 of 28 21. It’s so nice here. I _______________________ (stay) here all day, but unfortunately I have to go. Question 21 of 28 22. The restaurant _______________________ (be) very good. It is always full of people. Question 22 of 28 23. Please enter your name, class and number 🙂 Question 23 of 28 24. The situation was bad, but it _______________________ (be) worse if you hadn't helped. Question 24 of 28 25. Ask Catherine about your problem. She might _______________________ (help) you. Question 25 of 28 26. No one realised what was happening and the thief _______________________ (get) away last night. Question 26 of 28 27. “You looked tired.” “Yes, I_______________________ (sleep) last night.” Question 27 of 28 28. Bill and Sue always travel business class, so they _______________________ (be) short of money. Question 28 of 28 Loading...