Modal Verbs

The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But we_______________ read it if we don't want to.

• don't have to

• must not

• cannot

• should not

You______________ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't. If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will find work.

• don't have to

• can't

• shouldn't

• mustn't

You____________ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.

• don't have to

• couldn't

• mustn't

• may not

I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ______ eat anything.

• couldn’t

• can't

• shouldn't

• mustn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You ____________ wash your hands before eating.

• have to

• mustn't

• should

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You _______ be careful or else you ______ slip

• may / have to

• should / may

• mustn't / can

• can / would

Which one is less formal

• CAN

• MAY

• COULD

• MIGHT

To be able to travel to the USA you ............. have a VISA.

• should

• shouldn't

• must

• musn't

Sarah didn't contact me. She _____ have got my message.

• couldn't

• must

• can

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

There's a sign that prohibits diving in the pool, so you ____ not do it!

• must

• have to

• can

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B