correct the mistake (modal verb) > If you were a fast reader, you could be able to finish that novel in one evening.

action, activity, event or programme > The authorities have asked the police to take _________ against anyone caught scrawling graffiti on the town hall.

must, need or have to > Take it easy! Today’s lecture’s been cancelled, so you ____________ hurry.

It wasn’t until the match was / had been over that he realised he’d strained a muscle.

action, activity, event or programme > Can you look on the _________ to see when the interval is?

The swearing-in of the fi rst woman president was a historic / historical occasion.

I haven’t seen him at all since he is working / has been working there.

There seems to be a factual / real possibility that the party will lose at the next election.

must, need or have to > Our lecturers have told us that we ___________ send them our assignments by email, otherwise they won’t mark them. This means we ___________ have our own email.

Friday is the last / late chance we’ll have to enter the competition.

action, activity, event or programme > For me, one of the most exciting and historic ___________ of the last century was the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Don’t (lose / miss) this (gold / golden) opportunity to win a two-week holiday in the south of France.

correct the mistake (modal verb) > We’re delighted to inform you that we could offer you the post of manager.