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