MODAL VERBS
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
By Rumi Michael Leigh
Introduction
I would like to thank you for purchasing this book, "Modal verbs, things you should know (questions and answers)".
This book will help you understand, revise, and have a good general knowledge and understanding of modal verbs.
I hope you enjoy it!
Table of Contents
Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs
Part 2: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate modal verb
Part 3: Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences
Part 4: Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence
Conclusion
Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs
Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) I am not allowed to eat junk food.
b) It is necessary for you to finish your homework.
c) We are not able to attend the party.
d) He should apologize for his mistake.
e) They need to buy groceries for dinner.
Answers
a) I cannot eat junk food.
b) You must finish your homework.
c) We cannot attend the party.
d) He ought to apologize for his mistake.
e) They have to buy groceries for dinner.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is important to drink enough water every day.
b) She is not able to solve the math problem.
c) You are not allowed to park here.
d) He is able to lift heavy weights.
e) They should visit their grandparents this weekend.
Answers
a) I must drink enough water every day.
b) She cannot solve the math problem.
c) You must not park here.
d) He can lift heavy weights.
e) They ought to visit their grandparents this weekend.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) She is not able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
b) You should not speak to strangers.
c) He is able to run a marathon.
d) They have to finish their homework before watching TV.
Answers
a) She cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.
b) You must not speak to strangers.
c) He can run a marathon.
d) They must finish their homework before watching TV.
Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is important to be polite to others.
b) She is not able to speak French fluently.
c) You are not allowed to smoke in this area.
d) He is able to play the guitar very well.
e) They should avoid eating too much sugar.
Answers
a) I must be polite to others.
b) She cannot speak French fluently.
c) You must not smoke in this area.
d) He can play the guitar very well.
e) They should not eat too much sugar.
Exercise 5: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is necessary to get a good night's sleep.
b) She is not able to drive a car.
c) You should always wear your seatbelt in the car.
d) He is able to speak three languages fluently.
e) They have to clean their room before going out.
Answers
a) I must get a good night's sleep.
b) She cannot drive a car.
c) You should always wear your seatbelt in the car.
d) He can speak three languages fluently.
e) They must clean their room before going out.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is important to be on time for appointments.
b) She is not able to swim in deep water.
c) You are not allowed to bring pets into the building.
d) He is able to cook a delicious meal.
Answers
a) We must be on time for appointments.
b) She cannot swim in deep water.
c) You must not bring pets into the building.
d) He can cook a delicious meal.
Exercise 7: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is necessary to get regular check-ups from the doctor.
b) She is not able to play the piano.
c) He is able to fix a leaky faucet.
Answers
a) You have to get regular check-ups from the doctor.
b) She cannot play the piano.
c) He can fix a leaky faucet.
Exercise 8: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is important to always tell the truth.
b) She is not able to lift heavy objects.
c) You are not allowed to park in this spot.
d) He is able to fix his car by himself.
e) They should spend more time with their family.
Answers
a) You must always tell the truth.
b) She cannot lift heavy objects.
c) You must not park in this spot.
d) He can fix his car by himself.
e) They ought to spend more time with their family.
Exercise 9: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is necessary to drink plenty of water during exercise.
b) She is not able to ride a bike.
c) You should always wear a helmet while skiing.
d) He is able to fix a broken appliance.
e) They have to finish their chores before going out.
Answers
a) You must drink plenty of water during exercise.
b) She cannot ride a bike.
c) You should always wear a helmet while skiing.
d) He can fix a broken appliance.
e) They must finish their chores before going out.
Exercise 10: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is important to respect other people's opinions.
b) She is not able to speak in public.
c) You are not allowed to smoke in the building.
d) He is able to fix a flat tire on his bike.
e) They should eat a balanced diet.
Answers
a) You must respect other people's opinions.
b) She cannot speak in public.
c) You must not smoke in the building.
d) He can fix a flat tire on his bike.
e) They should eat a balanced diet.
Exercise 11: Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
Questions
a) It is necessary to get regular exercise to stay healthy.
b) She is not able to drive a manual transmission car.
c) You should always wear your seatbelt while driving.
d) He is able to speak four languages fluently.
e) They have to study for their exams tomorrow.
Answers
a) You have to get regular exercise to stay healthy.
b) She cannot drive a manual transmission car.
c) You should always wear your seatbelt while driving.
d) He can speak four languages fluently.