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:
…. I come in?
… you translate this text into English?
… I take this book? Certainly, but you … not give it to anybody.
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.
It was Sunday and we … not (to go) to school.
3. Translate into English:
Мне пришлось выучить это стихотворение на прошлой неделе.
Спектакль должен был начаться в 18 часов.
У нас много времени, нам незачем спешить.
Он, должно быть, очень устал.
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?
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