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Modals of ability, possibility, obligation WB and Grammar Reference

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CORRECT it: You mustn't print your assignment in colour, but you can if you want to.

don't have to

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CORRECT it: I could order the stationery for you if you had let me!

could have ordered

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It was very kind of you to bring me a present, but you....

couldn't have

needn't have

don't have to

shouldn't

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CORRECT it: If we hadn't decided to go to the same university, we might never met.

we might never HAVE met

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Which one is wrong? It was difficult, but in the end I __________ the exam

succeeded in passing

was able to pass

managed to pass

could pass

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CORRECT it: I must have attended today’s lecture. I’ve missed three already.

I must attend today's lecture. I've missed three already.

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I tried really hard, but I ______ understand my maths teacher today. GIVE THREE WAYS OF FILLNG THE GAP

couldn't, wasn't able to, didn't manage to, didn't succeed in.

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CORRECT it: I'd like to can see better.

I'd like TO BE ABLE TO see better.

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I think it can rain tomorrow. IS IT CORRECT?

No, could / might / may

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Drivers don't have to exceed 120 kph on the motorway. IS IT CORRECT?

No, mustn't

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It rained, so I didn't need to water the flowers. DID YOU WATER THE FLOWERS?

No. But yes! (it could mean both although some would say "no" only)

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Lack of obligation, which one is wrong: You ____ work tomorrow if you don't want to.

needn't

don't have to

shouldn't

don't need to

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It rained, so I needn't have watered the flowers! DID YOU WATER THE FLOWERS?

yes, and it was not necessary to do so.

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CORRECT it and say why it's wrong: This book is able to be used by beginners.

This book CAN be used. be able to isn't possible in the passive

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Correct or not? Mike couldn't fix his car yesterday.

Yes, the negative "couldn't" IS possible for one occasion in the past (unlike the affirmative).

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The manager was a bit reluctant but in the end I _____ get a refund.

managed to / was able to

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