MODAL VERBS

"Don't tell anyone my new address" - "___"

• I wouldn't

• I can't

• I don't

• I won't

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Although nobody can prevent you from spending your own money, you ___ save for a rainy day.

• would better

• better

• had better

• would rather

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You ___ to come if you are tired.

• mustn't

• can't

• don't have

• may not

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

She relies on Tom far too much. She doesn't take into account the possibility that he ____ her; in spite of his willingness to do so.

• may not want to help

• may not have helped

• can't have helped

• might not be able to help

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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"Nancy bought some food for the party." - "She ___, we have plenty."

• needn't have bought

• doesn't have to

• didn't need to

• needn't

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What Tim says ___ true but I very much doubt it.

• should be

• will be

• must be

• may be

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Sam ____ his collection. I can imagine his wife's anger if he does.

• may have to sell

• may have sold

• could have sold

• must have sold

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

____ I post that letter for you on the way to the office?

• Would

• Will

• Do

• Shall

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"Do you need this paintbrush?" - "Ah, yes. ____ it to me, please?"

• Do you pass

• Will you pass

• Are you passing

• Are you going to pass

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She ___ for her parents' support during her university education, but she preferred to work part-time and support herself.

• should have asked

• could have asked

• must have asked

• ought to ask

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