I didn’t get to sleep until after midnight.Ģ3. Yesterday, I _ cram all day for my French final. Terry and Frank said they would come over right after work, so they _ be here by 6:00.Ģ2. Do you always have to say the first thing that pops into your head? _ you think once in a while before you speak?Ģ1. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.Ģ0. I’m going to take off while you get rid of them.ġ9. I can’t stand these people – I _ get out of here. The machine _ on by flipping this switch.ġ8. The restaurant may not accept credit cards.ġ7. But, because I had previously worked with Sam, I told my boss that he _ take another look at his resume and reconsider him for the position.ġ6. At first, my boss didn’t want to hire Sam. If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I _ down the Colorado River right now.ġ5. Jenny’s engagement ring is enormous! It _ a fortune.ġ3. _ we move into the living room? It’s more comfortable in there and there’s a beautiful view of the lake.ġ4. You _ leave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused yourself.ġ2. If you don’t, just apply for another one.

You _ do the job if you didn’t speak Japanese fluently.ĩ. I’ve redone this math problem at least twenty times, but my answer is wrong according to the answer key. Some of the most successful people I know haven’t got a penny to their name.ħ. Kate: _ hold your breath for more than a minute?Ħ. Susan _ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.Ĥ. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. He _ be exhausted after such a long flight.Ģ. Ted’s flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. Read the sentences and insert the right modal verb.ġ. “Would you prefer tea or coffee?” – “I’d like tea please.” Polite way of asking Modal Verbs Exercise: Find the Right One “Would three o`clock suit you?” – “That’d be fine.” Instant decisionsĬertain prediction Would Would you mind if I brought a colleague with me? I’ll get back to you first thing on Monday. Uncertain prediction Will I can’t see any taxis so I’ll walk.

I think we should check everything again. Saying what’s right or correct Shall (More common in the UK) Shall I help you with your luggage?Īsking what to do Should We should sort out this problem at once. Prohibition Ought to We ought to employ a professional writer. They mustn’t disrupt the work more than necessary. Present possibilityįuture possibility Must We must say good-bye now. Asking for permissionįuture possibility Might We’d better phone tomorrow, they might be eating their dinner now. Asking for permissionĪbility in the past May May I have another cup of coffee?Ĭhina may become a major economic power. He gave up his old job so he could work for us. Request Could Could I borrow your dictionary? Join our mailing list to receive a free ESL teaching resource every week.Ĭlick to Join Modal Verbs: Examples & Uses Modal Example Uses Can They can control their own budgets.

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