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Mixed Modal Verbs Quiz

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  • She's a vegetarian, not a vegan. She ______________ eat meat, but she ______________ drink milk. (ability)
    can't; can
  • We ______________ pick the flowers from this garden. It’s forbidden. (prohibition)
    mustn't/can't
  • I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I _____ find him. (ability)
    couldn't
  • Students in Vietnam ______________ wear a uniform when they go to school. (obligation)
    must
  • Don't worry, you _____ join the club next year. The coach will let you then. (permission)
    may/can
  • I ______________ sing worth two cents now, but I ______________ sing very well when I was a child. (ability)
    can't; could
  • Students _______ leave the room without permission. (prohibition)
    mustn't/can't
  • Subway riders _______ wear headphones while listening to music. It's the polite thing to do. (advice)
    should/ought to
  • You _______ talk during the movie. It bothers people. (advice)
    shouldn't/ought not to
  • You ______________ speed when you're driving. It’s dangerous! (advice)
    shouldn't/ought not to
  • You ______________ park that car there. It’s a no-parking zone. (prohibition)
    mustn't/can't
  • My dog _____ jump very high when he was younger. (ability)
    could
  • It _______ rain this afternoon, so be sure to bring your umbrella. (possibility)
    may/might/could
  • The news is saying the storm _________ be so bad, so don't be afraid. (possibility)
    may not/might not/could not
  • I ______________ hang out with you right now because I’m studying for my test. (ability)
    can't
  • I’m sorry I ______________ come yesterday evening. I had to work late. (ability)
    couldn't
  • Dogs _______ be on a leash inside of this park. (obligation)
    must
  • _________ we fish in this part of the river or is it not allowed? (permission)
    May/Can
  • I’m very tall, so I ______________ play on the basketball team. I'm really good at it. (ability)
    can
  • Tourists going to another country ______________ have their passports with them to be allowed entry. (obligation)
    must
  • Soccer players ______________ touch the ball with their hands. (prohibition)
    mustn't/can't
  • Do you think England will win the Cup this time? They ______, but then again, they ______. (possibility)
    may/might/could; may not/might not/could not
  • The baby is only three months old. He ______________ eat solid foods yet. (ability)
    can't
  • They ____________ smoke in the office. It's banned. (prohibition)
    mustn't/can't