Модальные глаголы
тест по английскому языку

1 вариант

1. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate forms of the verbs.

1. Jack has got a headache. He … sleep well recently.
a) can’t                     b) couldn’t have                    c) hasn’t been able to

2. I … sleep for hours when I was a little girls.
a) could                    b) am able to                          c) can

3. Tom … play tennis well but he … play a game yesterday because he was ill.
a) couldn’t, could                  b) can, was able                        c) can, couldn’t 

4. I didn’t want to be late for the meeting. We … meet at 5 sharp.
a) were to                b) had to               c) could

5. Where are my gloves? — I … put them on because it’s cold today.
a) can’t                     b) have to                   c) needn’t

2. There is a mistake in each sentence. Correct the mistakes.

1. Actors may learn a lot of dialogues by heart.  2. Your glass is empty. Must I refill it?   3. Would I introduce Mr. Brown to you?

3.  Вставьте подходящие модальные глаголы (must, may, can, need, to have to, to be able to).

1. You ... not come to help them tomorrow: the work is done. 2. You ... not change the whole text as the beginning is all right. You ... only rewrite the second part of it. 3. ... you help me now? — I am afraid not: I am in a great hurry. I shall be free in the evening. Come to my place at about eight, and I ... help you. 4. John ... not tell us the rules of the game: we know them. 5. ... I return the book to you on Friday? I am afraid I ... not finish it before. — No, that is too late. You ...bring it to me not later than Wednesday.

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2 вариант

1. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate forms of the verbs.

1. You … take an umbrella today. The Sun is shining.
a) needn’t                         b) mustn’t                           c) can’t

2. I’m sorry, you didn’t invite me to your birthday party. You … invite me next time.
a) must                           b) should                            c) need to

3. Well, it’s 10 o’clock. I … go now.
a) can                         b) has to                              c) must

4. You … smoke so much.
a) would                             b) can’t                       c) shouldn’t

5. We have got plenty of time. We … hurry.
a) must                  b) needn’t                     c) should

2. There is a mistake in each sentence. Correct the mistakes.

1. Would I introduce Mr. Brown to you?  2. My sister can to play a few musical instruments. 3. Some years ago I didn’t can speak English. 

3.  Вставьте подходящие модальные глаголы (must, may, can, need, to have to, to be able to).

1. It is already six o'clock. We ... hurry if we don't want to be late. 2. ... you translate this text into English? — I think I .... 3. They spent all the morning on the river bank. Only Ann ... return home as she ... not stay in the sun for such a long time. 4. How do you feel when you ... take a test? — I'm always a little frightened and unhappy. 5. She ... decorate a room nicely. 6. We ... not afford to pay the bill. 7. He's got a lung problem and he ... go to hospital every two weeks.