Question

1. There’s not much time left. I __________ start packing for the tour.
a. need to b. might c. can d. Could
2. We _________ afford a new car this year.
a. should b. might c. may d. can
3. We ___________ apologised if we had been at fault.
a. could have b. should have c. ought to have d. would have
4. I am busy right now. I __________ call you later.
a. could b. ought to c. dare to d. shall
5. I __________ wake up early to catch the flight tomorrow.
a. must b. can c. could d. would have

Answer 1

a) need to
b) can
c) would have
d) shall
e) must

Hope this helps you! :)

Answer 2

1. There’s not much time left. I need to start packing for the tour.

2. We can afford a new car this year.

3. We would have apologised if we had been at fault.

4. I am busy right now. I shall call you later.

5. I must wake up early to catch the flight tomorrow.

The above-mentioned blanks are filled with modals.

What are modals?

• Models are the verbs that are used to indicate modality. Ex: Should, could, would, might, must, etc.
• Helping verbs are used to show when the action occurs. Helping verbs are the verbs such as am, is, are, has, have, had, will, shall, etc.  

Modals in English:

1. Can
2. Could
3. Shall
4. Should
5. May
6. Might
7. Need to
8. Need not
9. Must
10. Ought to, etc