MODAL VERBS

1 - Complete the sentences with the appropriate modal verbs, according to the given meanings.
1. People _________________ treat animals well in order to preserve their health. (Obligation)
2. We __________________ hear the birds because the lions are roaring. (Impossibility)
3. Visitors _________________ feed the animals because they follow a special diet. (Prohibition)
4. “Dad, _________________ we open the windows?”, Jade asked. (Permission)
5. ____________________ you like to go to a Safari park someday? (Invitation)

2 – Which is the meaning of each Modal Verb in the sentences below?

a) You mustn’t smoke in here! - ____________________________________________
b) Would you sing for us tonight? - _________________________________________
c) He can play the violin beautifully. - ________________________________________
d) It’s a classical concert, you must be silent. - ________________________________
e) I have to revise my English grammar. - _____________________________________
f) Can we take the children home? - _________________________________________
a) You must study to have good marks. - ____________________________________________
b) Would you like to have dinner out? - ________________________________________
c) You couldn’t ride a bike when you were five.________________________________________
d) Could I stay up late? - ________________________________
e) You mustn’t use your mobile in class.- _____________________________________
f) I can’t take this path. It’s closed. _________________________________________

3 – Fill in the gaps with the correct Modal verb.

a) I forgot my glasses. Dr. Evans, ______________ you read that prescription for me, please?
b) We __________________ support our classmates when they are victims of bullying!
c) Look at that spiky, colourful hair! The guy _______________ be a punk…
d) Two years ago he __________________ (not) speak English, now he’s great!
e) Students _________________ cross the road here. There have been serious accidents.
f) __________ they ___________ to run all those kilometers?
a) __________ we ___________ to read all those books for the exam?
b) Everyone __________________ help disabled people to cross the road.
c) At the age of two, he __________________ (not) make a sentence, now he simply doesn’t shut up!
d) I don’t have my purse Mr. Jenkins, ______________ you pay the bill, please?
e) People _________________ stay near the edges of cliffs. Sometimes rocks fall down.
f) I saw Princess Kate with her two children laughing and playing. She ________________ be very happy!