MODAL AUXILIARIES

A: My cat won´t eat!

B: You ________ call the vet.

• will

• had better

• may

A: Does this pen belong to you?

B: No. It ______ be Susan's. She was sitting at that desk.

• had better

• will

• must

A: Let's go to a movie this evening.

B: That sounds like fun, but I can't. I ____ finish a report before I go to bed tonight.

• have got to

• would rather

• ought to

A: Hey, Pietro. What's up with Ken? Is he upset about something?

B: He´s angry because you recommended Ann instead of him for the promotion. You _____ sit down with him and explain your reasons. At least that's what I think.

• should

• will

• can

A: Does Omar want to go with us to the film festival tonight?

B: No. He ______ go to a wresting match than the film festival.

• could

• would rather

• prefers

A: I did it! I did it! I got my driver's license!

B: Congratulations, Michelle. I'm really proud of you.

A: Thanks Dad. Now, _____ I have the car tonight? Please?

B: No, you are not ready for that quite yet.

• will

• should

• may

A: I just tripped on your carpet and I almost fell. It's loose right by the door. You ____ fix it before someone gets hurt.

B: Yes uncle Ben. I should. I will. I'm sorry. Are you all right?

• can

• ought to

• may

A: Are you going to the conference in Atlanta next month?

B: I _______. It's sort of iffy right now. I've applied for travel money, but who knows what my supervisor will do.

• will

• have to

• might

A: What shall we do after the meeting this evening?

B: _____ pick Jan up and all go out to dinner together.

• Why don't

• Let´s

• Should

A: What shall we do after that?

B: ______ we go back to my place for dessert.

• Why don't

• Let's

• Should