Question

Вставьте подходящий по смыслу модальный глагол или его эквивалент: 1. You will … speak Spanish in another few month. A can; C be able to; B have; D ought. 2. I’d like … skate. A can; C to have to; B be able to; D could. 3. Nobody answers the phone. They … be out. A should; C can; B would; D must. 4. I’m sorry, I … have phoned to tell you I was coming. A should to; C had to; B ought to; D could. 5. To my mind, the government … take care of old people. A ought; C must; B need to; D may. 6. I … get up early on Mondays. A am able; C must; B have to; D may. 7. The policeman told the woman she … worry. A needn’t; C couldn’t; B needn’t to; D mustn’t.

Answer 1

1. - c
2. - b
3. - d
4. - b
5. - c
6. - b
7. - a

Answer 2

1. You will be able to speak Spanish in another few months. (B)
2. I’d like to be able to skate. (B)
3. Nobody answers the phone. They must be out. (D)
4. I’m sorry, I should have phoned to tell you I was coming. (A)
5. To my mind, the government ought to take care of old people. (A)
6. I have to get up early on Mondays. (B)
7. The policeman told the woman she needn’t worry. (A)