M002 - Modal Verbs

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Use the modal verbs in the box to complete the sentences. Sometimes there may be more than one correct answer !


MAY - MIGHT - CAN - CAN'T - SHOULD - SHOULDN'T - MUST - HAVE TO - NEEDN'T - MUSTN'T - DON'T HAVE TO - DOESN'T HAVE TO

  1. I use your pen please ?
  2. You write 30 sentences for homework.
  3. You write 300 sentences ! 30 will be enough.
  4. John speak so quickly.
  5. She play the piano well.
  6. Please excuse me, but I go now.
  7. It's no good . - I just understand what you are talking about.
  8. I watch TV tonight. I haven't decided yet.
  9. You really see that film. It's great
  10. You see that film. It's not so bad.
  11. I am happy to say that I work tomorrow.
  12. He work hard because he's poor.

 

  1. He never does much work, but he .
  2. If you have a bad cough you smoke.
  3. They pass the examination if they write carefully.
  4. You really make such a noise.
  5. I really buy a new notebook. Mine is so old.
  6. You study so hard. You get good grades anyway.
  7. She write all the letters today. She can save some for tomorrow.
  8. I am not going out today. I but I feel too tired.
  9. You buy me any presents. I know you don't have the money.
  10. Well, I go so soon, so I'll make myself comfortable.
  11. You speak French. I speak English quite well.
  12. You answer any more questions. This is the last one.