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Grammar Modal verbs

A. Choose the correct option.
1. My phone’s not in my pocket, but I definitely 4. I’ve looked in the wardrobe three times already,
brought it with me. and I can’t find my jacket.
a) It must be in your bag. a) It might be in the wardrobe.
b) It can’t be in your bag. b) It can’t be in the wardrobe.

2. Leela says she’s not coming out this weekend. 5. Those two women look identical.
a) She can’t have a test to study for. a) They might be twins.
b) She may have a test to study for. b) They can’t be twins.
3. I’m really confused by this maths problem. 6. I can’t find my schoolbook, but I was sitting
Mum’s good at maths – next to Arvi at school today.
a) she might be able to solve it. a) He must have it.
b) she can’t be able to solve it. b) He can’t have it.

B. Complete the sentences with a present modal (must, might, may, can’t) and the correct form of the verb.

beX3 haveX2 need spend take

1. Did you see Gina’s doing a sky-dive to raise money for charity? She crazy!
2. I’m not sure, but we a test today. I saw the teacher picking up a load of photocopies.
3. Sonia looks really stressed – she a hand getting things ready for the party.
4. You want to order a pizza? But you’ve just had dinner – you (still) hungry!
5. Ahmed comes from a family of eight – his family a fortune on food each week!
6. My brother’s been in the bathroom for ages. I guess he a shower.
7. Gorka’s marks have really improved – he extra lessons.
8. That Eliza. That girl’s got dark hair, and Eliza’s blonde.

C. Write four sentences speculating about what your classmates are doing after class today.

For example:
Emma must be going to the pool because she always has a swimming lesson on Wednesday.
Thereza can’t be going into town because she told me she has to visit her grandma.

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