MODAL VERBS: Past obligation & Permission

We ............... go home early yesterday because our teacher was ill.

• could

• were allowed to

The head teacher said we ............... go home.

• could

• were allowed to

• both options correct

We………………………………….. do any washing-up after the picnic because we’d used disposable plates and cutlery.

• didn't have to

• couldn't

• weren't allowed to

We ................. eat three large meals a day. Those were the rules.

• had to

• must to

• could

She was tested positive for COVID19. So, the doctor said she ................................... take vitamins.

• could

• was allowed to

• had to

She's on a very strict diet, but she .......................... eat a hamburger yesterday.

• could

• was allowed to

• had to

Mike .................................... answer all the questions but Andy didn't finish.

• was allowed to

• could

• must

Lily ................................ go to her swimming lessons last Friday because she ................................... to go to her grandparents' house with her mom.

• didn't have to - had to

• could - hadn't to

• couldn't - had to

Nancy ......................... ski like a pro by the age of 11.

During the weekends, I .................................. go to bed at 8 o’clock when I was kids.