Modal verbs

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Read the sentences. Underline Yes or No.
1 I’ll pick up your dry cleaning for you.
This is an offer. Yes / No
2 Shall I answer the door?
This is a request. Yes / No
3 I’ll phone Mum after dinner to see how she is.
This is an intention. Yes / No
4 Shall we send her some flowers?
This is an offer. Yes / No
5 Where shall we eat tonight?
This is a request for advice. Yes / No


Match the modal verbs with meanings a–f.

1 e What a lovely present! You must send a thank-you note.
2 b She can’t be at home. She’s got an exam today.
3 c I might be home late tonight – I’ve got a meeting.
4 f I can help you – I’m great at Maths.
5 d Can you collect me from school tonight after choir practice?
6 a You may come in. Take a seat please.

a certainty
b permission
c possibility
d request
e obligation
f ability



Choose the correct verbs. Sometimes both are correct.
1 I ______ finish the report by lunchtime.
a have to b must
2 You ______ come to the party if you don’t want to.
a don’t have to b mustn’t
3 We ______ get a good night’s sleep.
a ’ve got to b have to
4 Children, you ______ play anywhere near the railway line.
a mustn’t b don’t have to
5 I ______ lend you £10, I’ve only got £5.
a ’m not allowed to b can’t
6 Did people ______ wear seat belts in cars during the 1960s?
a must b have to
7 Lisa, you ______ give us a call if you’re going to be late home.
a must b have to
8 My car _____ have a new gearbox.
a has to b must
9 I haven’t got a clue where John is. He _____ in the garden.
a might be b may be
10 You _____ ride your bike with no hands.
a are not allowed to b can’t