Грамматический тест по английскому языку в 8 классе по теме " Модальные глаголы"
тест по английскому языку (8 класс) на тему

Keys:

Variant 1

1

1. May
2. Can’t
3. Should
4. Can’t
5. Can
6. Can’t
7. Can
8. Should
9. Can
10. Mustn’t

2

1. must have been
2. must have known
3. can't have been
4. might have been / may have been

5. can't have been
6. can't be
7. could have been / might have been /

may have been

5. can/may

3

1. It can't be midnight.
2. You have to escape.
3. She shouldn't have told lies.
4. You ought to drive more carefully.
5. She needn't have come so early.

4

1. He can't be here now.
2. I was able to save him.
3. The book must belong to him.
4. He can't have seen her.
5. You didn't have to buy ice cream yesterday.

Grammar Test the 8th Form (Unit 5)

Modal verbs.

Variant I

1. Choose the right modal verb.

PASSENGER: Excuse me! (Should/May) I leave my trunk here? Will it be OK?

CLERK: I am afraid you (can’t/shouldn't). You (should /can) keep your luggage with you.

PASSENGER: I (don't have to / can't) carry it round all the time. It is too heavy for me! CLERK: You (are to / can) get a trolley.

PASSENGER: I (needn't / can't) see any. Where (should/can) I find one of these trolleys? CLERK: I am sure you will find some outside the main entrance.

PASSENGER: You (should/are to) be more polite and helpful to your clients.

CLERK: Well. If you wait for a moment, I will see if I (can/ may) call you a porter for you. PASSENGER: Thank you, I really (can't / mustn't) have taken so heavy trunk.

2. Complete the text with the right modal verb and the infinitive.

Yesterday night the bank was robbed and John Brown was sent to investigate. Now he is reporting the news to his boss.

"That (1) (должно быть, был) a professional because he did a very clever job.

He (2) (должно быть знал) exactly what he was doing because he didn't leave any

clue behind him. It (3) (не может быть, чтобы был) Teddy Dead because he is in

prison now. I thought it (4) (возможно был) Freddy Claw but he was in hospital at

that time. So it (5) (не мог быть) him either. I (6) (не могу быть) sure,

but it (7) ' (возможно был) Sky Steve. You know, he is the only one who doesn't have an alibi. (8) (Можно) I bring him to the police station?"

3. Paraphrase the sentences using the modal verb.

Example: I think the book was under the table. (must)

The book must have been under the table.

1. I don't think it is midnight, (can't)
2. It is absolutely necessary for you to escape, (have)
3. It was wrong of her to tell lies, (shouldn 't)
4. You should drive more carefully, (ought)
5. There was no reason for her to come so early, (needn't)

4. Express the same in English.

1. He может быть, чтобы он сейчас был здесь.
2. Я смогла спасти его.
3. Должно быть, книга принадлежит ему.
4. Не может быть, чтобы он видел её.
5. Не нужно было вчера покупать мороженое.

Grammar Test the 8th Form (Unit 5)

Modal verbs.

Variant II

1. Choose the right modal verbs.

PASSENGER: Excuse me! (Should/May) I leave my trunk here? Will it be OK?

CLERK: I am afraid you (can't / shouldn't). You (should /can) keep your luggage with you.

PASSENGER: I (don't have to /can't) carry it round all the time. It is too heavy for me!

CLERK: You (are to / can) get a trolley.

PASSENGER: I (needn't / can't) see any. Where (should / can) I find one of these trolleys? CLERK: I am sure you will find some outside the main entrance.

PASSENGER: You (should/are to) be more polite and helpful to your clients.

CLERK: Well. If you wait for a moment, I will see if I (can/ may) call you a porter for you. PASSENGER: Thank you, I really (can 't/mustn't) have taken so heavy trunk.

2. Complete the text with the right modal verb and the infinitive.

Yesterday night the bank was robbed and John Brown was sent to investigate. Now he is reporting the news to his boss.

"That (1) (должно быть, был) a professional because he did a very clever job.

He (2) (должно быть знал) exactly what he was doing because he didn't leave any

clue behind him. It (3)_________(не может быть, чтобы был) Teddy Dead because he is in prison now. I thought it (4)____________(возможно был) Freddy Claw but he was in hospital at

that time. So it (5) (не мог быть) him either. I (6)______(не могу быть) sure, but it (7) ___________ (возможно был) Sky Steve. You know, he is the only one who doesn't have an alibi. (8)___________(Можно) I bring him to the police station?"

3. Paraphrase the sentences using the modal verb.

Example: I think the book was under the table, (must)

The book must have been under the table.

1. It was right to tell them the truth. (ought)
2. It is a good idea to cut the grass soon. (better)
3. It is not possible that he is an Italian. (can't)
4. I advise him to give up smoking. (should)
5. You nearly caused the accident. (could)

4. Express the same in English.

1. Тебе не следовало играть в компьютер так долго.
2. Здесь нельзя курить.
3. Мне не нужно вставать по утрам.
4. Возможно, она не любит рыбу.
5. Тебе следует обратиться в больницу.