Modal verbs Student's Copy Final Test 1. ... I have another cup of tea, please? 1) Must 2) Should 3) Could 4) Need 5) Ought 2. I... get up early tomorrow as I leave by the 7.15 train. 1) Ought 2) have to 3) am able 4) could 5) can 3. It was so dark that we ... hardly find the keyhole to put the key into it. 1) Could 2) weren't able 3) mightn't 4) should 5) must 4. You ... cut down the amount of red meat you eat. 1) can 2) should 3) ought 4) could 5) may 5. ... I have a look at those shoes in the window, please? 1) Must 2) Would 3) Should 4) Could 5) Do 6. We ... pay for the rickets as Josie won them in a competition. 1) Mustn't 2) didn't have to 3) couldn't 4) hadn't to 5) can't 7. They ... hurry. They still have plenty of time before their flight. 1) needn't 2) may not 3) might 4) can't 5) have to 8. ... you please turn down the radio? I'm on the phone with my friend. - Sorry, I'll turn it down. 1) Need 2) Must 3) Should 4) Might 5) Could 9. We couldn't find a hotel room so we ... sleep in the car. It was awful! 1) must 2) should 3) had to 4) could 5) can 10. It's too noisy here. I ... hear anything. 1) mustn't 2) am not able to 3) couldn't 4) may 5) can't
Answer (2)
The student's questions are about modal verbs, which are auxiliary verbs used to express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Here's a clear breakdown of the correct answers, along with explanations for each:
Could I have another cup of tea, please?
The correct answer is 3) Could.
'Could' is often used to politely ask for permission or to make a request.
I have to get up early tomorrow as I leave by the 7.15 train.
The correct answer is 2) have to.
'Have to' expresses necessity or obligation in this context.
It was so dark that we couldn't hardly find the keyhole to put the key into it.
The correct answer is 2) weren't able.
'Weren't able' indicates a past inability due to circumstances.
You should cut down the amount of red meat you eat.
The correct answer is 2) should.
'Should' suggests advice or a recommendation.
Could I have a look at those shoes in the window, please?
The correct answer is 4) Could.
'Could' is used to make polite requests.
We didn't have to pay for the tickets as Josie won them in a competition.
The correct answer is 2) didn't have to.
'Didn't have to' indicates that there was no obligation or need.
They needn't hurry. They still have plenty of time before their flight.
The correct answer is 1) needn't.
'Needn't' is used to indicate lack of necessity.
Could you please turn down the radio? I'm on the phone with my friend. - Sorry, I'll turn it down.
The correct answer is 5) Could.
'Could' is a polite way to request an action.
We couldn't find a hotel room so we had to sleep in the car. It was awful!
The correct answer is 3) had to.
'Had to' indicates an action that was necessary due to circumstances.
It's too noisy here. I can't hear anything.
* The correct answer is **5) can't.**
* 'Can't' is used to express inability in the present due to the noise.
This exercise involves recognizing the appropriate modal verb to use in different contexts. Each modal implies a different level of ability, possibility, necessity, or permission, which is crucial for effectively conveying the intended meaning in English communication.
The correct answers to the modal verb questions have been identified, with explanations illustrating the use of necessity, permission, and advice. Each modal verb serves to convey a specific meaning in the context of the sentence. Understanding these nuances is crucial for proper English communication.
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