Ch 3

Modal Verbs — Advanced

Speculation · criticism · past modals · semi-modals

Exercise 1
Choose the past modal
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
She _____ all night — she looks exhausted.
2
He _____ — he got every answer wrong.
3
The report _____ by Friday, but it was late.
4
You _____ me! I'd have lent you the money.
5
She _____ the news — she looked shocked.
6
They _____ for hours — they were freezing.
7
I _____ studying instead of watching TV.
8
She could _____ a professional dancer, but she chose medicine.
Exercise 2
Complete with a modal form
6 points
Write the modal + have (been) + verb.
1
He (must / leave) early — his coat has gone.
2
You (should / tell) me sooner!
3
She (can't / be / sleep) — her light was on.
4
The tickets (might / be / sell) already.
5
I would (help) if I had known.
6
It (should / be / do) earlier.
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