UNIT 8 - Modal / Auxiliary Verbs [1]: can / could, may , used to

1 Choose the correct answer. [������� �� ����� ��������.]

1. We ...won't be able to... go to the concert next Saturday.

[won't be able to / couldn't]

2. Richard ...may... go on holiday in June.

[may / will be able]

3. We ...may... need you to help us do the housework later.

[can / may]

4. I ...used... to be a good football player.

[used /could]

5. Mr Jacobs ...may... miss his flight; he woke up late.

[may / can]

6. ...May I... ask you a question, Mrs Fray?

[Could I to / May I ]

7. ...Could... you run fast when you were young?

[Could / Can]

8. She ...used to... play tennis with me when we were at school.

[can / used to]

9. ...Could... you open the window, please?

[May / Could]

10. Do you think he ...will be able... to help us?

[will be able / may]

2 Choose the correct answer. [������� �� ����� ��������.]

1. ...Could... you ask them to be quiet ?

2. Will they ...be able to... travel on the same day as you?

3. He ...couldn't... leave yesterday because of the snow.

4. 'May I leave early today?' 'No, you ...may not... .'

5. The boys ...may... be here, but I'm not sure.

6. I won't ...be able to... go to Tim's party next week.

7. She ...used... to play the violin when she was at school.

8. Wendy ...may... be angry when you tell her the news.

9. They said it ...may... rain today.

10. I ...can't... speak any foreign languages.

 1. .a. Could .b. May
2. .a. be able to .b. can
3. .a. can't .b. couldn't
4. .a. may not .b. may not leave
5. .a. may .b. can
6. .a. can .b. be able to
7. .a. could .b. used
8. .a. may .b. can
9. .a. can .b. may
10. .a. may not .b. can't

3 Tick (+) the correct sentence. [���� + ��� ����� �������.]

1. She may to come with us.

She may come with us. +

2. Grandad could ride a bike when he was young. +

Grandad may ride a bike when he was young.

3. Can you buy me an ice cream, please? +

May you buy me an ice cream, please?

4. Will you can drive me to school?

Will you be able to drive me to school? +

5. Joanne may be outside, but I'm not sure. +

Joanne can be outside, but I'm not sure.