Question

Choose the most suitable modal to fill in the blank.
a) He’s still not here. He ……………….. have met with an accident.
• should
• can
• might
• shall
b) I wish I ……………….. be as intelligent as Einstein.
• must
• could
• should
• shall
c) We ……………….. bring any money because admission is free.
• mustn’t
• couldn’t
• can’t
• needn’t
d) This ……………….. be your book. It has your name on it.
• can
• shall
• need
• must
e) You ……………….. sleep early so you can wake up early.
• should
• might
• will
• need
f) He ……………….. run very fast. He wins competitions easily.
• would
• can
• shall
• may
g) Please lower your voices so that the baby ……………….. not be awakened.
• ought
• may
• must
• could
h) The dog ……………….. have eaten the food! I saw it near the food a while ago.
• must
• ought
• can
• shall
i) You ……………….. to knock before you enter.
• shall
• ought
• may
• would
j) She ………………. Most certainly help you if you ask her.
• could
• ought
• will
• may
k) You are late. You ……………….. hurry.
• can
• must
• will
• may
l) “……………….. I have a piece of cake, please?” I asked.
• Shall
• May
• Will
• Must

Answer 1

a) might

b) could

c) needn't

d) must

e) should

f)can

g) could

h) must

i) ought

j) ought

k) must

l)shall

mark me as brilliant

Answer 2

Answer:

a) might

b)could

c)can't

d)must

e)should

f)would

g)may

h)must

i)ought

j)could

k)must

l)may