Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals.

1. My uncle _____ speak five languages. (could/used/ought).
2. Can I smoke here? Yes, you _____ . ( may/ought/used).
3. He said he ___ come next day. ( may/would/can).
4. He _____ worry so much about his matter. (should/would/shouldn't).
5. He_____ come home by the morning train. (ought/used/might ).
6. ______ you like to have a cup of tea? (can/would/could).
7. He ____ hear. He is deaf. (must not/wouldn't/can't).
8. You are so wise. You _____ have been a philosopher. ( shall/will/should).
9. He _____ come home late at night. (used/used to/use to).​

Answer 1

1. could
2. may
3. would
4. shouldn't
5. might
6. would
7. can't
8. should
9. used to

Answer 2

Explanation:

1: could

2:may

3:would

4: should

5:might

6:would

7: can't

8: should

9: used to

That's all