Modal Verbs

Fill in the gaps with one of the modal verbs in brackets.

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints!

1. you tell me the way to the nearest bank? (COULD / MUST)
2. We hurry - we're late. (CAN / MUST)
3. Peter is very good at languages. He speak English very well. (CAN / COULD)
4. You give up smoking. It's bad for your health. (SHOULD / MUSTN'T)
5. "Matrix" is a wonderful film. You watch it. (SHOULD / MUSTN'T)
6. John usually goes to bed early. He not want to go to the disco with us. (MIGHT / SHOULD)
7. you help me with this exercise? (MAY / CAN)
8. Stephen King's latest book is great! I read it. (CAN / MUST)
9. I come in? (MIGHT / MAY)
10.Mary respect her parents. (CAN / SHOULD)
11. Look at Peter's car. He be very rich. (MUST / SHOULD)
12. You drive so fast - it's very dangerous. (MUSTN'T / SHOULD)
13. When I was six years old I climb trees. (MUST / COULD)
14."Shall we phone Mary now?" --- "I don't know. It's early. She not be home from work yet." (CAN / MAY)
15. We leave the door open - the rain will come in. (CAN / MUSTN'T)