EXERCISES



B-Insert a suitable modal verb.


1-Jack  come to our wedding, but we aren't sure.
2- I buy the tickets for the concert? I  see you're too busy.
3-We  pay the fees at the fixed time.
4-You  clean your room more often.
5-If it rains on Saturday, we  go to the beach.
6- you speak German? No, I .
7-Jane  not play the violin when she was five, but now she  play it very well.
8-You  not be so nervous. I think it  be very easy.



B-Insert a suitable modal verb.


1-Jack  come to our wedding, but we aren't sure.
2- I buy the tickets for the concert? I  see you're too busy.
3-We  pay the fees at the fixed time.
4-You  clean your room more often.
5-If it rains on Saturday, we  go to the beach.
6- you speak German? No, I .
7-Jane  not play the violin when she was five, but now she  play it very well.
8-You  not be so nervous. I think it  be very easy.

Choose the correct modal verb.




1. _________ I have more cheese on my sandwich?
a) Must
b) Could
c) Would
d) Have to

2. You _________ eat more vegetables.
a) should
b) might
c) may
d) could

 3. I _________ like to buy the same television for my house.
a) could
b) must
c) would
d) have to

 4. _________ I have a coffee please?
a) Must
b) Have to
c) May
d) Would

 5. You _________ smoke near children.
a) have to
b) may
c) shouldn't
d) couldn't

 6. The passengers _________wear their seatbelts at all times.
a) could
b) must
c) can
d) may

 7. We _________ go to the concert if the rain stops. We don't know for sure.
a) mustn't
b) might
c) have to
c) wouldn't

 8. I _________ ice skate very well.
a) can
b) may
c) must
d) should

 9. The boys _________wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.
a) would
b) can't
c) could
d) have to

 10. The rock band _________play very well last year. Now they are much beter.
a) must
b) couldn't
c) can
c) should
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Fill in the spaces with either the infinitive or the gerund form of the verb in brackets.

1. I finished (do) my homework. 2. She should quit (smoke).
3. He wants (go) to the party tonight.
4. They enjoy (dance).
5. Karen tries to avoid (spend) too much money.
6. I chose (bring) the tickets.
7. She knows how (play) the piano.
8. Ben stopped (work) on weekends.
9. I dislike (wait) for the bus.
10. I miss (live) in a big city.

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1.        Tom has advised  (reread) the story once again.
2.       We did not attempt (tell) lies as we knew him very well.
3.       Martha asked me if I fancied(go) to the party.
4.       The principal ordered him(stop) (shout).
5.       The man threatened  (crash) the vase.
6.       I cannot delay(write) to him any longer.
7.       He keeps(complain) about different things.
8.       I regret(not/tell) you earlier.
9.       I would sooner(write) you.
10.    He did not dare(tell) what had happened.
11.     Nobody invited him  (sit) down.
12.    All of us would prefer (speak) to each other more than  (write) a test.
13.    The child begged  (give) his toy back.
14.    As soon as they had finished  (eat) they went to school.
15.    I just cannot (persuade) him(tell) the truth.
16.    You need not(urge) us (do) it.
17.    I absolutely adore (play) the piano.
18.    He really desires(go) to that country.
19.   I will manage(persuade) him  (come)

 

1.    After a short break they will resume (work).
2.   I can (swim) very well.
3.   I will not forget (send) your letter.
4.   They plan (finish)  (build) the ground floor this week.
5.   I want (talk) to you.
6.   I can’t help(cry). I am very sad.
7.   I will help you (explain) your parents what has happened.
8.   They cannot  (postpone)  (get) married.
9.   I have already warned you  (not/do) it ever again.
10.I will better choose  (not/go).
11. You should not  (hesitate)  (tell) me what you might  (need).
12.    I will certainly help you  (write) this essay.
13.    Rebecca practices  (play) the piano every other day.
14.    We wish you  (succeed) in this deal.
15.    I really appreciate your  (help) me.
16.    It is good enough (buy).
17.    I must  (apologize) for my little brother.
18.    I usually suggest (think) hard before  (do) something.
19.   He claimed  (do) everything according to the deal.
20.    We hope  (come) on time.




 

Example: Wash your hands before each meal - You have to wash your hands before each meal.
1. Be quiet in church.
2. It's not OK to walk on the grass.
3. It's OK to play during the break.
4. It's OK not to clean the classroom.
5. Do your homework every day.
6. It's OK not to get up early on Sundays.
7. Brush your teeth after each meal.
8. It's OK to eat in the cafeteria.
                                                                                                        I hope you enjoyed it!
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Use should / shouldn't / mustn't Thumbs Up


1. We     invite the Nortons to our party. They are nice people.

2. Young children        stay at home on their own.

3. Before you go to the dentist's, you       brush your teeth.

4. You            smoke in bed!

5. You           shut the windows because it is raining.

6. You            forget her birthday again.

7. You           go to the theatre when you are in Vienna. It's great.

8. They         tell her about John's accident. She could break down.

9. You                cross the street when the traffic lights are red.

10. The doctor told Charlie that he               drink too much alcohol.

11. My mum thinks I                     spend so much money on clothes.

12. "Twilight" is a really great book. You                       read it soon.

13. The teacher said to me,"You                      get up earlier because you are late again!"

14. You                 tell lies!

15. You          drive the car. You are only thirteen!


Complete the list of suggestions for "Trick or treat".

Write: should or shouldn't  in the gaps:


1. You    wear a Halloween costume.

2. You    play really mean tricks on people.

3. You    wear black clothes at night.

4. You    take a bag with you for sweets.

5. You   go on your own.

6. You   stay out very late.

7. You    always go with friends.

8. You  always tell an adult where you are going.
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Fill in the gaps with "Could , can , may , must , might , should"
       He  walk thirty miles a day.

      When she was young, she  swim across the lake.
       you please tell me how to get to Almond Street?

     You try asking the bus driver to help you.
     He wished he visit France.

      I wish I have helped you.
      If he were stronger, he help us push the car out of the snow.
      She  have caught the bus if she had left right away.

       I would be glad if I  help you.

       If he  have solved the problem, he would have felt happier.
       He says I take the day off.

        I have some more soup?
       The members of the organization agree that I join it.

       The members of the organization agreed that I  join it.
       You provide proper identification in order to cash a check.

       They work harder if they are to succeed.

       You take an umbrella with you, in case it starts to rain.

       I answer his letter as soon as possible.




MAY


1. Take your umbrella, it _________________ (rain) today.

2. He is still at work! He _________________ (come) late I am afraid. 3. Mum! My friends are having a party tonight; _________________ (go) please? 4. He _________________ (be) late because his flight has been delayed. 5. Look at those clouds! It _________________ (rain) in a minute.6. Nowadays, people _________________ travel very easily all over Europe
7. Children _________________ bring their teddy bears to school.
8. It _________________ (not/rain).
9. He _________________ (not/be) the murderer.
10. There _________________ (be) a mistake somewhere.
11. There _________________ (be) a storm tonight.
12. Pupils _________________ (go) out if they've finished their homework.
13. _________________ I _________________ (come) to your house for tea?
14. She _________________ (be) in the wrong room.
15. _________________ you please _________________ (bring) me my notebook?
16. You _________________ (not/use) the car tonight.
17. _________________ I _________________ (open) the door?
18. He _________________ (come) with me tomorrow.
19. You_________________ (write) with a pencil or a pen.
20. David _________________ (invite) Jesica to the match.
21. I'm not sure I'll go to the party. I _________________ (be) away.
22. We _________________ (come-see) her next Friday.
23. I _________________ (fly) to Africa this summer.
24. He’s a very good chef and he ____________ (make) a cake for my son’s birthday.
25.  I need the dictionary on the desk. ____________ you get it for me?
26. She  ____________ (be) back in her office: the lecture finished ten minutes ago.
27. I  ____________ (go) shopping tonight, I haven't decided yet.
28. Turkey  ____________ (win) the World Cup, you never know.
29. You ________________ (leave) now if you wish.
30. He _____________ (be) busy to help your homework
31. He _____________ (be) at home.
32. He _____________ (come) soon.
33. He _____________ (not/know) about it.
34. It's too late to phone him now. He may _____________ (be) sleeping.
35. I haven’t seen him for days. He _____________ (be) writing a book.
36. You _____________ (call) a taxi by telephone.
37. _____________ I _____________ (call) to my mother now?
38. He _____________ (come) a little later.
39. You _____________ (find) the book at the library.
40. If I _____________ (say) so, I think you have treated him very badly.
Rewrite the sentence
1. may go June. I next                                                    ___________________________________________

2. leave. school ask may for I a                                        ___________________________________________

3. headmaster may go. let But,the not you                                   ___________________________________________

4. I your May telephone,please? use                                 ___________________________________________

5. I dictionary? borrow your Can                                      ___________________________________________

6. a drink? I him May give                                                            ___________________________________________

7. You not me. may believe                                             ___________________________________________

8. you yourself. play Don't with hurt a might knife              ___________________________________________

9. suitable. method may The be                                       ___________________________________________

10. reduce the also stress. It may                                    ___________________________________________

Complete the sentences.

passed away, do without, look forward to, called off,  made up, carried away, break out, run out, put up with, keep up.
  1. Don't smoke in the forest. Fires  easily at this time of the year.
  2. I  seeing my friends again.
  3. I'm afraid; we have  of apple juice. Will an orange juice do?
  4. Your website has helped me a lot to  the good work.
  5. A friend of mine has  her wedding.
  6. His mother can't  his terrible behavior anymore.
  7. As an excuse for being late, she  a whole story.
  8. I got  by his enthusiasm.
  9. I just cannot  my mobile. I always keep it with me.
  10. she was very sad because her father  last week.


Complete the phrasal verbs according to their meanings in brackets.

  1.  your shoes.(Remove)
  2. Somebody has to  the baby. (Take care of)
  3. She wants to  the truth? (Discover)
  4. Where can I  the sweater? (See if it fits)
  5.  . (be quick)
  6. Why don't you  ? (Take a seat)
  7. I will  the train now. (Enter)
  8.  the word in a dictionary. (Consult a dictionary)
  9. I want to  the form. (Complete)
  10. The firemen  the fire.(Extinguish)

REVIEW PHRASAL VERBS:
A – COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES USING THE PHRASAL VERBS BELOW (INTHE CORRECT TENSES).
GO OUT – HANG ON – LOOK UP – LOOK AFTER – COME BACK – LOOK FORWARD TO – GIVE BACK – GIVE UP – SHUT UP
 
1.        If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you should it in a dictionary.
2.      He  for a walk at 7 p.m. last night and he only at 10 p.m.!
3.      You can borrow my pen until the end of the class but remember to  it .
4.      My brother smokes 20 cigarettes a day. He should  smoking.
5.      Stop talking immediately! !
6.      , just wait minute, please.
7.       She can’t go out at the moment because she’s the baby.
8.      I’m very hungry. I’m  going home and eating my dinner.
 
B B -  COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES USING THE PHRASAL VERBS BELOW (INTHE CORRECT TENSES).
B    BLACK OUT – DROP IN – CROP UP – MAKE UP – TURN DOWN – PUT DOWN – BREAK DOWN – LET DOWN – SHOW OFF- LIE AROUND
 
1.        My best friend  last night because I was sick.
2.      John can’t remember a thing after falling. He just .
3.      That girl is always  excuses for everything she does!
4.      We’ll meet next Saturday at 7 p.m., unless something .
5.      The manager told the applicant to think carefully about the offer; but he decided to  it .
6.      You can trust me! I won’t you .
7.       Stop boasting and . Be more modest, will you?
8.      Mary is jealous of Susie. She is always  her .
9.      The car engine has stopped. I don’t know why it has .
10.   Where’s my rubber? I don’t know! But I saw it  somewhere.

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