The document provides exercises to practice using the modal verbs "could", "couldn't", "have to", and "had to". The exercises consist of sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the appropriate modal verb depending on the meaning. For example, in exercises about "could" and "couldn't", the blanks need to be filled in to indicate ability or possibility in the past. Exercises about "have to" and "had to" focus on obligation or necessity, with "have to" indicating present obligation and "had to" indicating past obligation. There are multiple exercises of increasing complexity to help practice the uses of these common modal verbs.
The document provides exercises to practice using the modal verbs "could", "couldn't", "have to", and "had to". The exercises consist of sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the appropriate modal verb depending on the meaning. For example, in exercises about "could" and "couldn't", the blanks need to be filled in to indicate ability or possibility in the past. Exercises about "have to" and "had to" focus on obligation or necessity, with "have to" indicating present obligation and "had to" indicating past obligation. There are multiple exercises of increasing complexity to help practice the uses of these common modal verbs.
The document provides exercises to practice using the modal verbs "could", "couldn't", "have to", and "had to". The exercises consist of sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the appropriate modal verb depending on the meaning. For example, in exercises about "could" and "couldn't", the blanks need to be filled in to indicate ability or possibility in the past. Exercises about "have to" and "had to" focus on obligation or necessity, with "have to" indicating present obligation and "had to" indicating past obligation. There are multiple exercises of increasing complexity to help practice the uses of these common modal verbs.
The document provides exercises to practice using the modal verbs "could", "couldn't", "have to", and "had to". The exercises consist of sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the appropriate modal verb depending on the meaning. For example, in exercises about "could" and "couldn't", the blanks need to be filled in to indicate ability or possibility in the past. Exercises about "have to" and "had to" focus on obligation or necessity, with "have to" indicating present obligation and "had to" indicating past obligation. There are multiple exercises of increasing complexity to help practice the uses of these common modal verbs.
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COULD AND COULDN’T
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with "could" or "couldn't."
1. I _______ believe how fast he ran in the marathon!
2. Despite trying multiple times, she _______ solve the puzzle. 3. If you study consistently, you _______ excel in your exams. 4. They _______ attend the party because they had a prior commitment. 5. With her talent, she _______ easily become a professional musician. 6. We _______ go hiking this weekend if the weather is good. 7. The team _______ win the championship if they play their best. 8. Unfortunately, he _______ convince them to change their minds. 9. Even with all the effort, they _______ finish the project on time. 10. I _______ find my keys anywhere, and I was late for the meeting.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with "could" or "couldn't."
1. Last summer, we ________ go on a road trip because of work
commitments. 2. If you study hard, you ________ easily pass the exam. 3. She ________ swim when she was a child, but now she's a skilled swimmer. 4. They ________ finish the project on time due to unexpected delays. 5. I wish I ________ attend the party, but I had a prior engagement.
HAVE TO / HAD TO
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with "have to" or "had to."
1. Yesterday, I __________ finish my assignment before the deadline.
2. We __________ attend the meeting at 2 p.m. It's mandatory. 3. When I was in school, I __________ wear a uniform every day. 4. She __________ complete the project by herself as her team members were absent. 5. I __________ wake up early this morning to catch a flight.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with "have to" or "don't have to."
1. In this class, students ____________ wear a uniform.
2. After finishing your work, you ____________ submit it by 5 PM. 3. On weekends, I ____________ wake up early if I don't want to. 4. Employees ____________ attend the optional training session, but it's recommended. 5. You ____________ complete the online survey if you don't want to. Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with "don't have to" or "doesn't have to."
1. Sarah ____________ attend the meeting if she's not feeling well.
2. We ____________ submit the report until next Monday. 3. The children ____________ wear uniforms at their school. 4. He ____________ come to the party if he doesn't want to. 5. Students ____________ bring their own laptops; the school provides them. 6. The children ____________ study all day. 7. She ____________ come to the meeting if she's not available. 8. We ____________ worry about the assignment; it's optional. 9. The new policy says employees ____________ work on weekends. 10. You ____________ prepare the food, I will do it.