The Listening Lab |
Exercise #27 – modal verbs Directions: Complete each sentence or question with the correct modal verb and main verb. Some are negative.
1. We __________ __________ a movie later today. 2. John __________ __________ his car started. (negative) 3. This __________ __________ an hour to finish. 4. _________ I __________ you? 5. The doctor said you __________ __________ on a diet. 6. She __________ __________ here until 2:00. (negative) 7. How much __________ I __________? 8. I __________ __________ that if I were you. (negative) 9. This __________ __________ a little bit. 10. Tom and Sue __________ __________. (negative) Do you want to see the answers? Here they are: 1. We might see a movie later today. 2. John couldn’t get his car started. (negative) 3. This should take an hour to finish. 4. May I help you? 5. The doctor said you must go on a diet. 6. She won’t be here until 2:00. (negative) 7. How much should I do? 8. I wouldn’t do that if I were you. (negative) 9. This will hurt a little bit. 10. Tom and Sue can’t come. (negative) Do you need help with modal verbs? |