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"I don't know why he hasn't called me back. He ___________________________________."
 
might have forgotten my number.
 
might forget my number.
 
would have forgotten my number.
My plants are dead. I _________________________________.
 
can't have given them enough water.
 
can't not have given them enough water.
 
must give them more water.
 
couldn't give them enough water.
Correct the mistake: "Can you please to pass the salt ?"
Can you please pass the salt?
Correct the mistake: "You should have to told him that."
"You should have told him that."
"They didn't ____________ to write anything down; they were given a summary."
 
need
 
ought
 
should
What is the function of this modal verb? "Lola always lets Pablo copy her homework assignments."
 
Permission
 
Advice
 
Obligation
 
Ability
"They must be having lunch" said Lara.
 
This is the only possibility Lara can think of
 
Lara thinks they could also be shopping
"We should be at the train station by 10am."
 
We're talking about the future.
 
We're talking about the present.
 
We're talking about the past.
"You __________ to answer all the questions; otherwise the application form will not be acccepted."
 
need
 
should
 
ought
"Jorge never studied for the exam but somehow he _____ to pass the exam."
 
was able to
 
couldn't
 
would
"Not getting enough vitamins in your diet ____ cause skin problems."
 
can
 
must
 
need to
"Olivia's in the kitchen. She ____ preparing dinner."
 
must be
 
ought to be
 
can't be
 
can be
"I like the clothes in that shop but the assistants ______ be friendlier."
 
could
 
should
 
may
 
can
"Pablo _____ be ill, I just saw him."
 
can't
 
should
 
seems to
What is the function of this modal verb? "Hannah can cook great food but she is rubbish at baking cakes."
 
Ability
 
Advice
 
Possibility
 
Prohibition
What is the function of this modal verb? "I may go to the party tonight, I haven't decided yet!"
 
Possibility
 
Necessity
 
Advice
 
Prohibition
What is the function of this modal verb? "You needn't wear a tie to dine in that restaurant."
 
Lack of Necessity/Obligation
 
Speculation
 
Prohibition
 
Ability
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