MODAL VERBS

"Don't tell anyone my new address" - "___"

• I wouldn't

• I can't

• I don't

• I won't

Although nobody can prevent you from spending your own money, you ___ save for a rainy day.

• would better

• better

• had better

• would rather

You ___ to come if you are tired.

• mustn't

• can't

• don't have

• may not

"Nancy bought some food for the party." - "She ___, we have plenty."

• needn't have bought

• doesn't have to

• didn't need to

• needn't

What Tim says ___ true but I very much doubt it.

• should be

• will be

• must be

• may be

Sam ____ his collection. I can imagine his wife's anger if he does.

• may have to sell

• may have sold

• could have sold

• must have sold

____ I post that letter for you on the way to the office?

• Would

• Will

• Do

• Shall

"Do you need this paintbrush?" - "Ah, yes. ____ it to me, please?"

• Do you pass

• Will you pass

• Are you passing

• Are you going to pass

They were travelling on the same train so they _____. But, of course, we don't know if they did.

• could meet

• may have met

• might meet

• should probably meet

Jessica looks very tired. She _____ have stayed late to finish her assignment last night.

• would

• must

• will

• should