modal verbs and contrasting

…………. you swim when you were 10?

• can

• could

• couldn't

• can't

We …………. get to the meeting on time yesterday, because the train was delayed by one hour.

• couldn't

• could

• can

• can't

He …………. arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.

• can't

• can

• was able to

• be able to

He’s amazing, he …………. speak five languages, including Chinese.

• could

• can

• can't

• couldn't

I …………. drive a car until I was 34. Then I moved to the countryside, so I had to learn.

• couldn't

• could

• can

• can't

We have a lot of work tomorrow. You …………. be late.

• must

• doesn't have to

• don't have to

• mustn't

You …………. tell anyone what I just told you. It’s a secret.

• don't have to

• doesn't have to

• mustn't

• must

The museum is free. You …………. pay to get in.

• don't have to

• doesn't have to

• must

• mustn't

Children …………. tell lies. It’s very naughty.

• don't have to

• doesn't have to

• mustn't

• must

John’s a millionaire. He …………. go to work.

• must

• doesn't have to

• don't have to

• mustn't