Question

Fill in a modal or a synonymous expression and the appropriate form of the verbs.

1. I’m getting fat. I really … (try) to lose some weight, like the doctor said.

2. What a lovely day! …(we/go) for a walk?

3. I’m not sure where Gary is. He … (be) in the library.

4. That … (not/be) Bill’s car. He doesn’t own one.

5. Tom …(sleep) but I’m not sure. Why don’t you go and see?

6. Don’t worry. You … (not/dress) formally for the party.

7. If you wanted to borrow my car, you … (ask) me.

8. This dog … (belong) to Harry. It’s got its address on its collar.

9. Only authorized personnel … (enter) this area.

10. You … (not/smoke) in some public places.

11. I saw John in the town centre this morning. He … (go) to Spain yet.

12. Fortunately he …(convince) the police that he was innocent.

13. Tom drives really well now. He … (pass) his driving test easily.

14. She … (be) at the party last night. She was ill.

15. They … (announce) the winners on March 16th. It’s scheduled.

16. She … (start) working on Monday. The manager has told her to.

17. I missed the film last night because I … (work) late.

18. Everyone in the world … (have) food and shelter.

19. You … (comply) with the regulations. We expect you to do so.

20. People … (treat) animals in a better way but they don’t always do so.

Answer 1

1. I’m getting fat. I really … (must try) to lose some weight, like the doctor said.
2. What a lovely day! …(Shall we go) for a walk?
3. I’m not sure where Gary is. He … (may/might be) in the library.
4. That … (can not be) Bill’s car. He doesn’t own one.
5. Tom …(may be sleeping) but I’m not sure. Why don’t you go and see?
6. Don’t worry. You … (need not dress) formally for the party.
7. If you wanted to borrow my car, you … (could ask) me.
8. This dog … (must belong) to Harry. It’s got its address on its collar.
9. Only authorized personnel … (can enter) this area.
10. You … (must not smoke) in some public places.
11. I saw John in the town centre this morning. He … (hadn't gone) to Spain yet.
12. Fortunately he …(was able to convince) the police that he was innocent.
13. Tom drives really well now. He … (can/could pass) his driving test easily.
14. She … (couldn't be) at the party last night. She was ill.
15. They … (are to announce) the winners on March 16th. It’s scheduled.
16. She … (is to start) working on Monday. The manager has told her to.
17. I missed the film last night because I … (had to work) late.
18. Everyone in the world … (must have) food and shelter.
19. You … (are to comply) with the regulations. We expect you to do so.
20. People … (should treat) animals in a better way but they don’t always do so.