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Modal verbs of ability and obligation

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    Fill in the gaps with the correct form of a modal verb needed
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  • Jenny ________to play the piano since she was five.
    has been able to
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  • George _____count to a hundred by the age of ten.
    could/was able to
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  • I ______ sleep last night because it was too hot.
    couldn't/wasn't able to
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  • I'd love _________ play the violin, but I don't have time to practise.
    to be able to
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  • My grandfather has retired so he _______ to spend more time in the garden.
    will be able to
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  • We ________ to buy a new car this year because we don't have enough money.
    won't be able to
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  • I think people _________ recycle more paper and glass.
    should/ ought to
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  • The museum is free. You ________ pay.
    don't have to
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  • You _______ park here. It's an emergency exit.
    mustn't
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  • You _______ smoke. It's bad for you.
    shouldn't
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  • I _______ wear a uniform when I was at school.
    had to
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  • You _______ phone if you're going to be late.
    should/ought to
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