Question

Task 3 Fill in the gaps with modal verbs or their equivalents. 1. The doctor said, “The child is very ill. He ____ be taken to the hospital at once. 2. Everybody _________ learn a foreign language. 3. When I was young, I ___________ run for miles. 4. Yesterday I stayed at home because I __________ to help my father. 5. I’m sorry I’m late. _____ I come in? 6. Her English is very poor, she ____ study very hard.

Answer 1

1. must
2. should
3. could
4. had
5. can
6. should

Answer 2

1. The doctor said, “The child is very ill. He must be taken to the hospital at once.
2. Everybody should learn a foreign language.
3. When I was young, I could run for miles.
4. Yesterday I stayed at home because I had to help my father.
5. I’m sorry I’m late. May I come in?
6. Her English is very poor, she needs to study very hard.