Prime Time Module 3/3 Modal verbs

A: Why is Mary so late?

B:She ......... still be at work.

• has to

• must

A: You ........ do something about your snoring.

B:You’re right. I ........try those nose patches.

• may/need

• should/can

A: Mum, I .......find my gym bag!

B:Check the bathroom. It.......be there.

• mustn’t/would

• can’t /could

• mustn’t/could

• can’t/would

A: This headache won’t go away.

B:You ........try lying down for a while.

• will

• can

A: Look at all the homework I .......to do!

B: Well, you.......do it all today. Leave some for tomorrow.

• ought/mustn’t

• have/needn’t

• ought/needn’t

• ought/mustn’t

A: Would you like me to book you a dentist appointment?

B: Yes, I think so. I’m in so much pain I ........even speak.

• mustn’t

• can’t

A: I’ve got a terrible cough.

B: Stay in bed. You really ........go out.

• can’t

• shouldn’t

A: I feel sick.

B: I think you .........see a doctor.

• can

• ought to

A: Why are you so stressed?

B: Well, I ....... study hard for tomorrow’s exam.

• may

• have to

A: Is Mary coming to the yoga class today?

B: She ............come. I don’t know for sure.

• must

• might