Question

Put the correct modal verb. 1 That can/won’t/ought to be Alice knocking the door. She said she would come back. 2 I really might/must/may respond to teacher’s email. 3 She mustn’t/needn’t/can’t mop the floor – her mother has already done it. 4 All of us know she doesn’t like Peter, but she need/shall/could at least tell hello him. 5 Not many gentle people may/can/ought to speak the Spanish language .

Answer 1

1. Ought to be
2 Must
3. Needn’t
4. Could
5. Can

Answer 2

1. That must be Alice knocking the door. She said she would come back.
2. I really must respond to the teacher's email.
3. She needn't mop the floor - her mother has already done it.
4. All of us know she doesn't like Peter, but she could at least say hello to him.
5. Not many people can speak the Spanish language.