Modal Verbs II Test A2 - B1 Grammar Exercises

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Question 1

1. Arda has a doctor's appointment at half past 8 this morning, so he ...... come to the office at 9.

A	didn't have to
B	might not
C	ought not
D	was able to

Question 2

2. Henry: ...... I have a cold drink, please? Mrs. Cavill: Yes, of course.

A	May
B	Might
C	Can't
D	Mustn't

Question 3

3. A: ...... I use the printer, please? B: Sure.

A	Can
B	Must
C	Couldn't
D	Can't

Question 4

4.The exam was so difficult that the students......answer most of the questions.

A	may not
B	can
C	should
D	couldn't

Question 5

5. I ...... go to the party this evening because I feel really tired.

A	maybe
B	didn't have to
C	may not
D	must

Question 6

6. To lose weight, Demir ...... go on a diet, and he ...... eat sweets and junk food.

A	might not / had to
B	should / shouldn't
C	can't / needn't
D	needn't / couldn't

Question 7

7.That blue boat..........be my uncle Steven's.His boat is yellow and grey.

A	can't
B	mustn't
C	might not
D	needn't

Question 8

8. You ...... talk to your friends or use a mobile phone while you are doing the exam because it is forbidden.

A	don't have to
B	should
C	may
D	mustn't

Question 9

9. A: ...... we go and pick some apples from the tree? B: Sure! I'd love to.

A	Might
B	Must
C	Shall
D	Should

Question 10

1O. Mary's leg has been hurting since yesterday. I think she ...... see a doctor without delay.

A	has been able to
B	could
C	may
D	ought to

Question 11

11. Olga has been sleeping for three hours. I think we ...... wake her up, or she ...... sleep at night.

A	were able to/ may not
B	mustn't/ didn't have to
C	ought to/ couldn't
D	should / won't be able to

Question 12

12. They ...... hurry! The post office closes in 10 minutes and they ...... post the letter today.

A	mustn't / didn't have to
B	may/ should
C	must/ have to
D	could / can't

Question 13

13. You ...... bring any foods or drinks with you because the organization holder provides them for the participants.

A	couldn't
B	needn't
C	should
D	will be able to

Question 14

14.During a fire, you.......panic and run, and you........walk quickly towards the fire exit.

A	migh / couldn't
B	may / mustn't
C	shouldn't / should
D	can't / were able to

Question 15

15. A: ...... watc the final game while you were busy serving the guests? B: No, I wasn't, but maybe I ...... watch it when it is shown on TV again next Friday.

A	Were you able to/ will be able to
B	Did you have to/ should
C	Should you/ can't
D	Might you/ ought to

Question 16

Dear Mr.Rayson, My name is Ken Holland and I am writing to you about my dog Jasper.I know you are a highly respected dog trainer and I wonder if you might be able to help me.Jasper keeps chewing and tearing the furniture in my house.H used to be such a good dog.2 years ago he didn't use to do it but now duning the night he rips the furniture to pieces. Before writing to you, I had tried everything to stop him,but nothing had workes.It is really annoying my wife and I Just don't know what to do Should I shout at Jasper when he misbeheves ? Maybe I should make him live outside the house. It my be that I am doing something wrong.He gets plenty of exercise.I walk him every morning before work and every evening when I come home.I will eally appreciate any help you can give me.Please let me know what Imust do to stop him tearing the furniture.My wife says I should take him to the animal shelter, but I don't want to do that. Thank you for your time. Nook foward to hearing from you soon. Ken Holland 16. Which of the following isn't true? Ken suggested .......

A	shouting at Jasper
B	making Jasper live outside
C	Jasper's problem may be caused by him
D	taking Jasper to the animal shelter

Question 17

Dear Mr.Rayson, My name is Ken Holland and I am writing to you about my dog Jasper.I know you are a highly respected dog trainer and I wonder if you might be able to help me.Jasper keeps chewing and tearing the furniture in my house.H used to be such a good dog.2 years ago he didn't use to do it but now duning the night he rips the furniture to pieces. Before writing to you, I had tried everything to stop him,but nothing had workes.It is really annoying my wife and I Just don't know what to do Should I shout at Jasper when he misbeheves ? Maybe I should make him live outside the house. It my be that I am doing something wrong.He gets plenty of exercise.I walk him every morning before work and every evening when I come home.I will eally appreciate any help you can give me.Please let me know what Imust do to stop him tearing the furniture.My wife says I should take him to the animal shelter, but I don't want to do that. Thank you for your time. Nook foward to hearing from you soon. Ken Holland 17.17. It is clearly stated in the passage that Jasper ...... .

A	was showing the same forms of misbehaviour 2 years ago
B	stops ripping the furniture apart when Ken shouts at him
C	chews and tears the furniture at night
D	doesn't like Ken's wife

Question 18

Dear Mr.Rayson, My name is Ken Holland and I am writing to you about my dog Jasper.I know you are a highly respected dog trainer and I wonder if you might be able to help me.Jasper keeps chewing and tearing the furniture in my house.H used to be such a good dog.2 years ago he didn't use to do it but now duning the night he rips the furniture to pieces. Before writing to you, I had tried everything to stop him,but nothing had workes.It is really annoying my wife and I Just don't know what to do Should I shout at Jasper when he misbeheves ? Maybe I should make him live outside the house. It my be that I am doing something wrong.He gets plenty of exercise.I walk him every morning before work and every evening when I come home.I will eally appreciate any help you can give me.Please let me know what Imust do to stop him tearing the furniture.My wife says I should take him to the animal shelter, but I don't want to do that. Thank you for your time. Nook foward to hearing from you soon. Ken Holland 18. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A	How Ken's wife feels about the furniture being torn.
B	Mr. Rayson's occupation.
C	How Jasper behaved in the past.
D	The reason why Jasper chews and tears the furniture.