Choose the correct answer.

Modal Verbs

Rephrase the following sentences using must, mustn't, needn't, has to or doesn't have to.

1 You aren't allowed to park your car in the college car park.

...You mustn't park your car in the college car park...

2 I strongly advise you to speak to your parents about your decision.

3 It isn't necessary for Emma to attend tomorrow's staff meeting.

4 Jack is obliged to wear a suit and a tie at work because the manager says so.

5 I'm sure Antonio is from Milan.

6 It's necessary for Roger to find a job soon.

7 It's forbidden to use mobile phones inside the hospital.

8 Susan is obliged to work overtime because her boss says so.

Rephrase the following sentences using didn't need to or needn't have done.

1 It wasn't necessary for him to wash the car. It wasn't dirty.

…He didn’t need to wash the car…

2 It wasn't necessary for her to buy so many oranges, but she did.

3 It wasn't necessary for us to take an umbrella. It wasn't raining.

4 It wasn't necessary for us to turn on the light. It wasn't dark.

5 It wasn't necessary for him to call me today, but he did.

6 It wasn't necessary for you to make sandwiches for me, but you did.

7 It wasn't necessary for them to make reservations at the restaurant, but they did.

Rewrite the sentences using the word in bold.

1 It isn't necessary for Mark to buy new clothes for the reception.

need...Mark doesn’t need to/needn’t buy new clothes for the reception…

2 You aren't allowed to pick these flowers. must

3 Sarah is obliged to type her compositions at university. has

4 It wasn't necessary for Paula to make the beds. need

5 It is your duty to obey the law. must

6 It wasn't necessary for Bob to wait for me, but he did. need

7 It is forbidden to throw litter on the beach. must

8 I'm sure Ronald is at home. must

9 It wasn't necessary for Alice to bake a cake for the party. need

10 It wasn't necessary for George to stay at work late last night, but he did. have

Fill in the gaps with an appropriate modal verb.

1 A: ... May/Can/Could... I borrow your pen, please?

B: No, you … .I'm using it.

2 A: I'm bored. What shall we do?

B: We … go for a walk.

A: No, we … because it's raining.

B: Let's watch a video, then.

3 A: My parents told me I … go to the party tonight.

B: Never mind, I … go either. We … stay at home together, though.

4 A: Sir, … .I speak to you for a moment, please?

B: Certainly, but later today; I'm busy now.

5 A: Excuse me?

B: Yes?

A: … you tell me where the post office is, please?

B: Certainly. It's on the main road, next to the school.

6 A: Is anyone sitting on that chair?

B: No, you … take it if you want to.

Choose the correct answer.

1 " Todd was a very talented child.'

I know. He ..B... play the piano well when he was seven.'

A couldn't B could C can

2 I've just taken a loaf out of the oven.

Oh, that's why I … smell fresh bread when I came home.

A was able to B can't C could

3 'How was the test?'

Easy. All the children … pass it.'

A were able to B could C can't

4 What are you doing this summer?'

'I hope I'll … go on holiday with my friends.'

A could B be able to C can