Модальные глаголы в английском языке
1. The mother got ill and Ann_____cook dinner for the family
A must B should C could D had to
2. _____ I have one of these cakes?
A could B must C have to D may
3. _____ you speak any foreign language?
A may B can C must D could
4. I understand it very well. You _____ explain it again.
A shouldn’t B wouldn’t C mustn’t D needn’t
5. You’ve been reading all day. You _____ be tired.
A can B could C must D should
6. I _____ rather stay at home than go out.
A could B would C must D shall
7. Sue _____ be able to help them.
A might B could C should D will
8. Take an umbrella. It _____ rain later
A may B should C would D have to
9. _____ you help me carry this downstairs?
A may B should C must D could
10. This price is wrong. It _____ be $5.50, not $6.00.
A must B could C should
11. Where is Nick? He _____ be in his office.
A should B would C may D ought to
12. My grandfather _____ speak six languages many years ago.\
A should B can C could D need
13. Jane is so tired. She _____ cook dinner right now.
A couldn’t B should C can’t D must
14. Stop arguing with teachers! You______be more polite
A have to B could C should D must
15. Jim gave me a letter to post. I _____ remember to post it.
A can B may C must D needn’t
Answers & Comments
Verified answer
1. D had to2. D may
3. B can
4. D needn’t
5. C must
6. B would
7. A might
8. A may
9. D could
10. A must
11. A should
12. C could
13. C can’t
14. C should
15. C must