Intermediate Online English Grammar Test on Modals 1

1. Sshhh! Be quiet! We are in the library. We …….. talk loudly.

don’t have to

shouldn’t

mustn’t

could

2. During my chilhood, there ……. be a market here.

used to

must

could

had to

3. Coffee ……….. in cold climates.

have grown

will be growing

can’t be grown

should grow

4. When he was a child, Mike ……. run longer distances than he …… now.

had to / could

can / could

must / has to

could / can

5. I got an FF from one of my courses. I ……… study harder and harder.

needn’t

should

could

mustn’t

6. Your car looks dirty. It ………………. .

should be cleaned

might be cleaned

had better clean

can clean

7. I …… find my keys. I think I lost them.

don’t have to

shouldn’t

mustn’t

can’t

8. You …….. go out after it becomes dark. It is not safe.

must

can’t

wouldn’t

should

9. There was heavy rain last night but I ………. arrive home safe and sound.

did not have to

was able to

had to

must

10. If I wake up very late for the exam, I …….. call a taxi.

mustn’t

can

needn’t

will have to