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