Test 2. Choose the correct modal verb.
1. Mike _________ play the piano very well. And what about you?
a) can b) should c) must
2. I _________ skate when I was little.
a) can’t b) couldn’t c) mustn’t
3. We _________ hurry. We’ve got plenty of time.
a) can’t b) needn’t c) must
4. _________ you help me with this task?
a) Could b) Must c) May
5. I’m sorry I’m late. _________ I come in?
a) Must b) Should c) May
6. _________ you speak any foreign languages?
a) Can b) Should c) May
7. It’s raining. You _________ take an umbrella.
a) can’t b) don’t have to c) should
8. I’m afraid I _________ come to the party on Friday.
a) can b) can’t c) may
9. You _________ go there at once. It’s really very urgent.
a) don’t have to b) needn’t c) must
10. When I was young, I _________ run for miles.
a) could b) must c) should
11. ‘ _________ I smoke here?’ ‘No, you mustn’t.’
a) Must b) May c) Should
12. ‘ _________ I translate this sentence?’ ‘No, you needn’t.’
a) Can b) May c) Must
13. I looked everywhere for the book but I _________ find it.
a) couldn’t b) mustn’t c) shouldn’t
14. You _________ drive carefully on a busy road.
a) can b) may c) should
15. There’s nothing I _________ do about it.
a) can b) may c) don’t have to
16. Schools _________ teach children the difference between right and wrong.
a) can’t b) mustn’t c) must
17. I don’t feel well today. _________ I leave a bit earlier?
a) Should b) May c) Must
18. That _________ be true! It’s absolutely impossible.
a) can’t b) must c) needn’t
19. Yesterday I stayed at home because I _________ help my father.
a) must b) had to c) can
20. You _________ use my dictionary as long as you like.
a) must b) have to c) may