Modal Verbs I Test A2 - B1 Grammar Exercises
Question 1 |
Andy _____ listen to his father because he is giving him very good advice about work.
A | didn't have to |
B | must |
C | can't |
D | had to |
Question 2 |
A: Ken's bus ride from Moscow took more than 16 hours. It was a really long trip.
B: He _____ be exhausted now.
A | must |
B | had to |
C | couldn't |
D | needn't |
Question 3 |
When you pick up heavy objects from the floor, you _____ bend your knees not to hurt yourself.
A | didn't have to |
B | have been able to |
C | had to |
D | must |
Question 4 |
A: Yildiz's wedding ring is very beautiful.
B: It _____ be really expensive.
A | has to |
B | couldn't |
C | must |
D | will have to |
Question 5 |
While Emily is on holiday, I _____ water her plants and flowers, or they will die.
A | didn't have to |
B | needn't |
C | can |
D | will have to |
Question 6 |
Miguel speaks Spanish fluently, so I think one of his parents _____ of Spanish origin.
A | doesn't have to be |
B | is able to be |
C | needn't be |
D | must be |
Question 7 |
A: Excuse me. You _____ smoke in the hotel. It is forbidden.
B: I'm sorry, I didn't know.
A | can |
B | needn't |
C | can't |
D | have to |
Question 8 |
Laurie _____ worry about missing her favourite TV show. I am recording it for her.
A | needn't |
B | must |
C | had to |
D | couldn't |
Question 9 |
I have looked everywhere for my mobile phone. I just _____ find it.
A | needn't |
B | didn't have to |
C | can't |
D | mustn't |
Question 10 |
A: I am so sorry. I _____ pay you this week because I haven't received my pay cheque yet.
B: No problem.
A | will be able |
B | won't be able to |
C | could |
D | needn't |
Question 11 |
Sheila and Trevor won the lottery jackpot on Saturday, so they _____ be extremely happy.
A | can't |
B | must |
C | needn't |
D | will have to |
Question 12 |
You _____ buy any ice cream from the shop because there is plenty in the freezer.
A | weren't able to |
B | couldn't |
C | can't |
D | needn't |
Question 13 |
Ever since my car broke down, I _____ drive to work; I _____ take the bus.
A | can't / had to |
B | won't be able to / must |
C | haven't been able to / have had to |
D | mustn't / needn't |
Question 14 |
You _____ touch my dog because he looks aggressive; he _____ be sick.
A | needn't / has to |
B | can't / needn't |
C | mustn't / must |
D | didn't have to / can't |
Question 15 |
We _____ fly home early because my husband got sick. Luckily, we _____ change our tickets without having to pay any extra fee.
A | can / haven't been able to |
B | had to / were able to |
C | could / couldn't |
D | can't / must |
Question 16 |
A: _____ call the travel agent?
B: No, you _____. I've just booked the holiday online.
A | Can I / didn't have to |
B | Shall I / don't have to |
C | Shall we / couldn't |
D | Will you / mustn't |
Question 17 |
A: _____ you run faster than your brother?
B: I _____ last year, but now I can't.
A | Can't / will be able to |
B | Will / needn't |
C | Must / don't have to |
D | Can / could |
Question 18 |
I _____ be at the airport by 7 tomorrow morning, so I _____ use a taxi to be there on time.
A | must / will have to |
B | had to / needn't |
C | mustn't / can't |
D | can / couldn't |
Question 19 |
Davey and Clyde _____ play games online for an hour because they _____ connect to the Internet.
A | didn't have to / are able to |
B | could / won't be able to |
C | will be able to / couldn't |
D | haven't been able to / can't |
Question 20 |
When the traffic lights are red, you _____ stop; when they are green, you _____ go.
A | needn't / must |
B | can / aren't able to |
C | must / can |
D | couldn't / didn't have to |
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