MODALS

1. Choose the most appropriate modal

1. I think your thumb is broken. You …………go to the emergency room.

       a. might                b. could              c. ought to          d. can

2. If you are interested in losing weight, you ........ try this new diet.

       a. could                b. mustn't            c. had to              d. have got to

3. Johnnie's fallen down the stairs! ............ I call an ambulance?

       a. Should              b. Can                 c. May                  d. Ought

4. I can feel the heat, we ………….. be near the fire.

        a. can                  b. would              c. must                 d. have to

5.You ................... come too early. We won't leave until nine o'clock.

       a. has to               b. must                c. needn't            d. can't

6. The train was badly damaged in the crash, but the passengers …………. get out through a broken window.

       a. can                   b. had to             c. ought to          d. were able to

7. Children ……………………. Be accompanied by an adult at the zoo.

          a. ought           b. must      c. would              d. mustn’t

8. You …………………….. talk during the exam. It’s forbidden

            a. don’t have to       b. mustn’t      c. couldn’t     d. ought to

9. They …………… hear him because he was whispering.

            a. wouldn’t    b. mustn’t      c. shouldn’t              d. couldn’t

10. ………….. you like to have dinner with me tonight?

            a. could         b. may           c. should        d. would

11. You ……………. let him hear about the party tomorrow. It’s a surprise!

            a. mustn’t      b. wouldn’t    c. couldn’t     d. can’t

12. …………. I speak to the Chief of Police, please?

            a. Must           b. may           c. would         d. am

13. I crashed into a wall, but luckily I ……….. force open the car door and escape.

            a. had to        b. can            c. was able to           d. would