Test. Modal verbs
1. I have no idea about computers, but John help you.
• could
• might be able to
• would
2. You told me it was his birthday. I would have bought him a present.
• might have
• must have
• would have
3. Don’t call him now. He have got out of bed yet.
• might not
• should not
• would not
4. I had some problems repairing the roof by myself, but in the end I do it without help.
• could
• was able to
5. Do you think we take photos in here?
• are allowed to
• may
6. The cafeteria was full. I find a seat anywhere.
• couldn’t
• wasn’t able to
7. John’s usually home by now. Where do you think he is? - He late. He has a big project to finish.
• might be working
• might work
• must work
• could work
8. She’s in hospital with a head injury. She wearing her helmet!
• can’t have been
• could be
• must have been
• would have been
9. England are going to win the World Cup. - You be joking!
• could
• must
• ought to
• would
10. It be easy for Mary. Her parents died when she was only 4 years old.
• can’t
• mustn’t
• shouldn’t
• wouldn’t
11. I buy a new computer. This one keeps breaking down.
• have to
• must
12. You tell me what she said. I’m dying to know.
• have to
• must
13. I leave now. My parents want me home by midnight. (Both answers are possible. Which answer is better to express an external compulsion rather than an internal desire?
• have to
• must
14. I going back to England next month. I’m not sure yet.
• might be
• must be
• would be
15. (Which sign are you more likely to see in a park?) All dogs kept on a lead!
• have to be
• must be
Очень
TheyGerman courses these three months.
are attending
Jack...always at the lesson!
is chewing
My friends...around the city for many hours and were tired.
had been walking
Physics is asas Chemistry.
difficult
I would rather porridge for breakfast.
have
Mr.Brown stoppedat the age of 60.
working
He will never forgetLondon for the first time.
visiting
It was kind of you us to the party.
to invite
You speak loudly at the library. It's forbidden.
mustn't
It be Bill's car. He sold his car last month.
can't
This news on TV recently.
has been announced
Ted said that his project by next Monday.
would have been finished
If she had been more attentive, she... so many mistakes in the test.
wouldn't have made
I would have helped you to translate the article if I German.
had known
Steve couldn't use his printer yesterday. It the whole day.
was being fixed
Did you remember seats for the theatre performance?
to book
I wish you more polite and patient.
were
Susan wondered if Helen her exam successfully the previous week.
had passed
We won't start until everyone
arrives
Let's take part in this contest, ?
shall we
Объяснение:
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