Предлагаемое упражнение является подготовительным по теме модальные глаголы для ЦТ и ЦЭ по английскому языку. Напрямую эта тема не проверяется, но в разделе чтение важным может оказаться любая грамматическая конструкция. Не забываем, что отличительной чертой статей по грамматике, в рамках данной серии, является тот факт, что на фоне грамматики перед нами мелькают лексические единицы, которые будут важны для своих блоков.
Упражнение на употребление модальных глаголов в рамках подготовки к ЦТ и ЦЭ
1. Wecan see the center of the square from our balcony.
are able * can * must * might
2. can you speak any foreign languages? It’s of importance if you want to make a career in our profession.
could * can * must * might
3. I am afraid Ican’t come to the party next week. I have already made a prior appointment.
could not * can’t * must not * might not
4. When we went to the forest, wecould smell burning. I am afraid of forest fires.
could * can * were able to * might
5. She spoke in a very low voice, but Icould make out what she was saying.
could * can * must * might
6. I do not know when they will come here. Theymight arrive at any time.
could * can * must * might
7. I was so exhausted. Icould sleep for a rather long period of time.
could * can * must * might
8. Wecould have gone away if we had enough money to spend on our journey.
could * can * must * might
9. You have been working hard all day long. Youmust be tired.
could * must to * must * might
10. They have not lived here long enough. Theycan’t know many people.
could * should * can’t * might
11. The phone rang but I did not pick it up. Imust have been asleep.
could * may * must * might
12. She passed him without saying a word. Shemight not have noticed him.
could not * can’t * should * might not
13. Why did not your sister answer the phone? — Shemust have fallen asleep.
can * should * must * mightn’t
14. Why did Sarah miss the meeting? — Shemight not have been aware of it.
should not * should * must * might not
15. What time are you leaving for Minsk? — Well, I am ready, so Imight as well go now.
could as well * can as well * must as well * might as well
16. She is a very sympathetic person. Youmust talk to her.
can * are able * must * have
17. I have not phoned Mary for ages. Imust give her a call tonight.
could * can * must * have
18. He can’t go for a walk with us this evening. Hehas to work.
could * has * must * might
19. Ihave to get up early tomorrow, because my bus leaves at 7:30.
need * have to * must * might
20. We do not have any time to waste. Wemust hurry.
should to * have * must * might to
21. When we are in the library, wemust not bother the rest.
could * can * must * might
22. You can accompany me if you like but youdo not have to come if you do not want.
could not * do not have to * must not * might
23. She has been preparing hard for the entrance exams, so shemust pass them.
could * should * must * might
24. They had a great party last night. Youshould have come.
could * should * must * might
25. Jimcan speak three foreign languages.
can * may * must * has to
26. Youshould work hard at your French if you want to improve it.
may * must * should * are to
27. Marymust be in the entrance hall. It is her voice.
must * should * have to * need
28. Everyonemust obey laws especially if they are in a foreign country.
should * may * must * can
29. Natalyshould have gone to bed earlier last night. She is very tired today.
should * could * have to * must
30. Youdon’t need to worry about the press conference any more. I’ll take care of it.
don’t need to * do need to * needn’t to * need to
31. Youshould see a doctor. You don’t look healthy
need * should * have * may to
32. She has passed the exam with flying colours. Shemust have studied all last night.
can study * may have studied * must have studied * could have studied
33. The boss said that Ihad to be at work at eight o’clock.
had to * ought * can * will be able to
34. Maryhad better close the window; it is getting unpleasantly cold.
had better to * would better * had better * should to
35. Childrenmust not play football in the streets.
must not * have to * don’t need * are to
36. May I use the phone, please? It is of great importance.
Must I * Have I to * May I * Am I to
37. Olga missed the film’s first night yesterday because shehad to work late.
had to * can * could * may
38. Nickmustn’t drive without headlights, it is forbidden.
mustn’t * have to * shouldn’t * need to
39. It is only ten a.m. Shemust be at college now.
must be * should have been * could be * have be
40. Marywasn’t able to pass the math exam yesterday because she was down with the flu.
could * mustn’t * didn’t have to * wasn’t able to
41. Mishamay go to the Braslav Lakes this spring.
may * might to * will to * is
42. It is early spring now. Everybodyshould consume more fruit and vegetables.
should * shall * can * may
43. This babywill be able to walk in a few weeks. His state of health is good.
will be able to * will can * can * need
44. Annaneedn’t worry, because this voyage isn’t risky at all. The sea is usually calm in summer.
needn’t to * don’t need * not need * needn’t
45. Youdon’t have to go to university today, it is Sunday.
don’t have to * have to * should * needn’t to
46. Johnshouldn’t have called Mary last night, she was sleeping.
shouldn’t have called * should have called * must to call * can’t to call
47. Everything is white and neat. Itmust have snowed last night.
must snow * should have snowed * must have snowed * must have been snowed
48. Nikita didn’t do his homework, heshould have done it.
can have done * should have done * need have done * ought have done
49. I’d better go to the circus,hadn’t I?
hadn’t I * wouldn’t I * didn’t I * had I
50. My eyesight is getting worse and worse. Next year, I am afraid, Iwill not be able to read without glasses.
can’t * may not * could not * will not be able to
51. Police and firefighters must work during festive periods in many countries.
must * could * might * should
52.Did you have to get up early to meet the delegation at the seaport?
Did, have to * Had, to * Have, had to * Must, have to
53. Teenagers who commit serious crimesshould be treated as adults and deserve a harsh punishment.
would * ought * should * have
54. The Parliament and the House of Representativesmust approve a bill to turn it into a law.
had to * should * was to * must
55. When Leonid was 14, hecould run 100 metres under 10 seconds.
must * could * can * could have
56. Janet and Tom did not want to come with us at first but in the end wewere able to talk them into it.
were able to * should * might * could have
57. The soccer match was cancelled last week. Craigcould not have played anyway because he was ill.
must not play * could not have played * should not play * can’t play
58. You have got enough free time. Youneed not hurry.
must not * should not * need not * may not
59. According to the contract, the goodsare to arrive at the warehouse at the end of the following week.
will arrive * are to arrive * should arrive * could arrive
60. The watchdog started to bark loudly, itmay have found traces.
can have found * may have found * must find * may find
61. There is a grandmother having a well-deserved rest in the next room. Youshould not be so noisy.
ought not * should not * have not to * do not have
62. Knock again. Theymight not have heard it the first time.
was * ought * need * might
63. My friendsare to meet tomorrow in the restaurant.
are to meet * should meet * ought to meet * were to meet
64. You have been reading for hours on end. This bookmust have been very interesting.
must have been * can be * should be * might have been
65. From what you tell me it sounds as if heought to have a consultation with your doctor as soon as possible.
was able to * ought * should * must
66. Jameshas to take an educational course soon. It is a required course.
has to * may * might * need
67. The dog behaves strangely. Itmust have lost its master.
could lose * must lost * should have lost * must have lost
68. I am not sure that youshould go out without a raincoat on; it looks like rain.
must * ought * should * need
69. My friends and I have been waiting for Ivan for a whole hour, and then we decided hemust have gone for a ride without us.
must have gone * must go * should have gone * would go
70. My friend has an inborn gift for foreign languages. Hecould become an excellent translator.
could become * could have become * was able to become * had to become
71. If Ann had called in on his office at five o’clock yesterday, shemight have found him there.
may have found * might have found * can found * could have found
72. Katemust have left her wallet behind when she paid for the petrol.
ought * should * had * must
73. Johncould not find any reason to turn down the invitation to the party. So he accepted it.
could not * can’t * must not * might not
74. They mustbe tired. They have been working all day in the garage.
be tired * tired * to be tired * be tiring
75. You can’tbe hungry after having such a big meal.
hunger * hungry * be hungry * to be hungry
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