11 for a K Circle the Correct Verb from Those in Italics

Grammar Practice

Modals

Grammar Reference p175–6

11 For a–k circle the correct verb from those in italics. a Last Saturday Dan’s old motorbike wouldn’t start, but his friend could/was able to fix it. b You mustn’t/don’t have to cooperate with the police, but it would be better if you did. c If you complete the course, in three months’ time you can/will be able to communicate in basic Russian. d A lot of parents would like to can/be able to spend more time with their children. e The machine won’t accept his credit card. He can’t have pay/paid the bill. f You shouldn’t/don’t need to stop taking antibiotics before you’ve finished the whole course. g You mustn’t shout/have shouted into the microphone. It’s very sensitive. h He needn’t have sent/send a letter, a simple phone call would have been enough. i They can’t have/might have got married. Polly is only twelve. j You needn’t/mustn’t book your theatre seats in advance if you don’t want to. k – I beat Gary Kasparov in a friendly game of chess. – You can’t do/can’t have done! He used to be the World Champion!

12 Complete sentences a–f with must, should or need in the correct form. a If you want my advice, you ………… stop spending so much money on things you don’t need. b We ………… to take any towels. The hotel supplies them. c You’re going bungee jumping! You ………… be mad! d I ………… go to see the latest Tarantino film if I were you. It isn’t very good. e I can’t find my passport. I ………… left it in my other jacket. f If you are applying for a visa you ………… to get in that queue.