Упражнения по теме Модальные глаголы

MODAL VERBS

1. Choose the right variant.

1. I … play the piano.

a) may b) can c) ought to

2. Her grandmother … dance very well when she was young.

a) is able to b) should c) could

3. They … do this work tomorrow.

a) will be able to b) have to c) may

4. Where have you been, … I ask?

a) may b) can c) must

5. Mother said that I … play.

a) can b) might c) may

2. Fill in the modal verbs:

1. …. I come in?

2. … you translate this text into English?

3. … I take this book? Certainly, but you … not give it to anybody.

4. They spent all the morning on the river bank. Only Ann … return home as she … not stay in the sun for such a long time.

5. It was Sunday and we … not (to go) to school.

3. Translate into English:

1. Мне пришлось выучить это стихотворение на прошлой неделе.

2. Спектакль должен был начаться в 18 часов.

3. У нас много времени, нам незачем спешить.

4. Он, должно быть, очень устал.

5. Нам не позволяют разговаривать на уроках.

4.Choose the right variant.

1. We … go for a walk every day when we do our home task.

a) are allowed to b) need to c) have to

2. You … not forget about your duties.

a) need b) must c) may

3. She … stay at home because she did not feel very well.

a) must b) was able to c) had to

4. As we had agreed before, we … to meet at two o’clock to go to the stadium together.

a) were b) were able c) had

5. They … come if they do not want to.

a) need not b) are not able to c) are not allowed to

5. Fill in the modal verbs:

1. You … not (to give) them any lunch. They can get coffee and sandwiches on the train.

2. My advice is: You …take the medicine 3 times a day.

3. I am sure, you … (to solve) this problem tomorrow.

4. Why did not you tell her the truth? You …. (do) it.

5. Students … listen to the teacher at the lesson.

6. Translate into English:

1. Учитель сказал, что мы можем идти домой.

2. Ты сможешь переплыть эту реку?

3. Вам не следовало пропускать уроки.

4. Сестре не нужно писать им письмо. Я позвоню им.

5. Можно я пойду погулять?