В. Fill in the blanks with the correct modals from the brackets.
1. The boy
(could / must) apologise for his bad behaviour.
2.
(Should / May) I express my viewpoint on this rule?
3.
(Must / Could) you guide me to the City Mall, Madam?
4. The Principal
(might / should) allow us a day trip if we request her.
5. Since my brother has helped you many times in the past; you
(may / ought to) repay his kindness by helping him in his hour of need.
(Could / Would you mind sharing the sweets with your brother?
We have no knowledge of legal matters; we
(must / may) seek help
from a lawyer if we want to be sure of the implications of this deal.
8. Seniors at school
(might / should) set a good example to their juniors.
9. If we want to avoid paying fines for being late, we
(will / must) pay the electricity bills by
the end of this month.
6.
7.
10. You
(may / need to wash your hands
before you help chop the vegetables.
Answers
Answer:
1) The boy MUST apologise for his bad behaviour.
2) MAY I express my viewpoint on this rule?
3) COULD you guide me to the City Mall, Madam?
4) The Principal MIGHT allow us a day trip if we request her.
5) Since my brother has helped you many times in the past; you OUGHT TO repay his kindness by helping him in his hour of need.
6) COULD you mind sharing the sweets with your brother?
7) We have no knowledge of legal matters; we
MUST seek help from a lawyer if we want to be sure of the implications of this deal.
8) Seniors at school SHOULD set a good example to their juniors.
9) If we want to avoid paying fines for being late, we MUST pay the electricity bills by
the end of this month.
10) You NEED TO wash your hands
before you help chop the vegetables.
Answer:
6.(could/would) you mind sharing the sweets with your brother
7.we(may/have to) seek some legal advice on this matter
5. she (will/ought to) help you with the fundraising