Exercise 1

EXERCISE 1
Circle the Correct Modal in Each Sentence (Can, Can't, Could and Couldn't).
1. We (can - can't - could - couldn't) speak English well because our grandfather is a British.
2. A year ago, Laura (can - can't - could - couldn't) get in contact with her brother because he changed his
number.
3. (can - can't - could - couldn't) you join me to go to Lisa's birthday party tomorrow? It'll be fun if we go
together.
4. I was smart before. I (can - can't - could - couldn't) do algebra when I was 8 years old.
5. (can - can't - could - couldn't) you play piano for me?
6. Mr. Young (can - can't - could - couldn't) attend the meeting because he's sick.
7. Naura is wearing glasses. She (can - can't - could - couldn't) see things clearly.
8. Rianti was very busy. She (can - can't - could - couldn't) exercise regularly.
9. The building is close. We (can - can't - could - couldn't) come inside.
10. The rain (can - can't - could - couldn't) be worse this afternoon.
EXERCISE 2
Underline the Correct Modal in the Sentence Below (Will, Won't, Would and Would not).
1. I (will - won't - would - wouldn't) buy new bag if I had enough money.
2. My mom (will - won't - would - wouldn't) fly to Singapore. She has an invitation to attend.
3. Ruli and Yuna (will - won't - would - wouldn't) celebrate their birthday together because it's on the same
day.
4. Raisa (will - won't - would - wouldn't) lend Fay money. Fay never pay back.
5. (will - won't - would - wouldn't) you like pizza or pasta for dinner?
6. My baby (will - won't - would - wouldn't) sleep well last night. I'm tired and sleepy now.
7. Dad (will - won't - would - wouldn't) come home early. He's stuck in traffic jam.
8. I (will - won't - would - wouldn't) like to eat dessert, please!
9. (will - won't - would - wouldn't) you mind helping me with my stuff? It's so heavy.
10. I'm tired. I think I (will - won't - would - wouldn't) go to bed now.
EXERCISE 3
Choose the most suitable modals for these sentences!
1. Nadhira . . . . rest well last night. She felt fresh when she woke up.
a. can't
b. can
c. could
d. couldn't
2. When . . . . the meeting be held?

a. will
b. would
c. can
d. could
3. If I were you, I . . . . . accept his apology.

a. would
b. could
c. will
d. can
4. Gary doesn't speak clearly. I . . . . . hear his voice.

a. can
b. could
c. can't
d. couldn't
5. Januar . . . . . participate in Mathematics competition this year.

a. would
b. can
c. could
d. will
6. Tantri is rich. She . . . . . help us to pay or debt.

a. can't
b. will not
c. can
d. will
7. My daughter . . . . . . make her own bed when she was 10.

a. will
b. will not
c. can
d. could
8. . . . . . you please open the window? It's hot.

a. will
b. will not
c. would
d. would not
9. Mr. Hardy . . . . . . sell his car. He needs money for his son's treatment.
a. can
b. will
c. can't
d. will not
10. Edo broke his leg. He . . . . . walk for now.

a. can
b. can't
c. will
d. will not
11. I regret that I . . . . . . take care of my parents when they were alive.
a. will not
b. would not
c. can't
d. couldn't
12. What . . . . . . you like to have for lunch? Rice or the other?
a. would
b. will
c. can
d. could
13. . . . . . you pass me the pepper?

a. can
b. will
c. won't
d. can't
14. I . . . . teach at remote area in my town. I feel sympathize with the children there.
a. will not
b. would not
d. will
d. would
15. If Roman trained hard, he . . . . . . win National Taekwondo championship.

a. can
b. could
c. can't
d. couldn't
Soal Modal Auxiliary

Petunjuk: klik lingkaran yang ada di depan jawaban yang benar. Poin untuk satu soal adalah 5
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1. Tumini lived in Las Vegas for ten years. She .... be able to speak English fluently.
must
can
may
should
2. Last year Bagas didn't pass the examination. He ....

should have studied harder
may have studied harder
would have studied harder
must have studied harder
3. "No one answered when I knocked at your door yesterday morning"

"Oh ... they .... at that time."
may be out
should have be out
might be out
must have been out
4. Paul did not keep his promise to write us a letter soon. He might have been very busy.
The underline words mean ....
Paul was certainly busy
Paul is expected to be very busy
Paul be very busy
Paul was perhaps very busy
5. "May I play outside with my friends?"

"No, you .... stay in bed until the fever is gone."
can
caould
may
must
6. Dion hasn't come yet. He .... overtime.

must be working
can work
will work
would be working
7. The children went to school by taxi but they arrived late.

The taxi driver .... them around.
might take
could be taken
must take
must have taken
8. The student may use their dictionaries during the test.

It means : They are .... to use their dictionaries during the test.
allowed
obliged
advised
asked
9. He told me a lot about the Philippines. He .... there for a long time.
might be living
would have lived
must have lived
would be living
10. I saw someone smoking at the petrol station. I said ....

You need not have smoked here !
You need not smoke here !
You must not have smoked here !
You must not smoke here !
11. They have lost all their possessions in the fire. They .... a hard time now.
may have had
must be having
ought to have
used to have
12. "Why were you not at Regina's party last night?"

"Oh, I .... overtime."
must work
must have worked
had to work
would work
13. Tania borrowed my book last week. When I asked her about it, she couldn't show it.
It must have been lost. The underline sentence means ....
Perhaps Tania had lost my book
She might have lost my book
I didn't conclude that Tania had lost my book
I'm sure that Tania had lost my book
14. I'm getting tired. I'd like to go home and go to bed. Would you mind .... early?
going home
to leave
goes home
to sleep
15. I haven't met her for a long time since the graduation two years ago. She .... at the university.
might study
would study
must have been studying
would have studied
16. You .... cure that cut on your hand soon, or it will get infected.
shouldn't
had better
don't have to
be to
17. The traffic regulation in the United States is different from that in infected.
There you .... drive on the right side of the road.
must
would rather
can
should
18. As a student, I always had instant noodles for breakfast when I was in Senior High School. This means
that I .... for breakfast.
used to have instant noodles
have instant noodles
am used to having instant noodles
like to have instant noodles
19. "Would you mind if I .... this magazine tomorrow?"

"Sorry, I'm still reading it."
return
will return
am returning
to return
20. Luna was a famous actress. She .... act well.

can
could
could have
was able to
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5. (can - can't - could - couldn't) you play piano for me?

9. The building is close. We (can - can't - could - couldn't) come inside.

8. I (will - won't - would - wouldn't) like to eat dessert, please!

2. When . . . . the meeting be held?

3. If I were you, I . . . . . accept his apology.

4. Gary doesn't speak clearly. I . . . . . hear his voice.

5. Januar . . . . . participate in Mathematics competition this year.

6. Tantri is rich. She . . . . . help us to pay or debt.

7. My daughter . . . . . . make her own bed when she was 10.

8. . . . . . you please open the window? It's hot.

10. Edo broke his leg. He . . . . . walk for now.

13. . . . . . you pass me the pepper?

15. If Roman trained hard, he . . . . . . win National Taekwondo championship.

Soal Modal Auxiliary

2. Last year Bagas didn't pass the examination. He ....

3. "No one answered when I knocked at your door yesterday morning"

5. "May I play outside with my friends?"

6. Dion hasn't come yet. He .... overtime.

7. The children went to school by taxi but they arrived late.

8. The student may use their dictionaries during the test.

10. I saw someone smoking at the petrol station. I said ....

12. "Why were you not at Regina's party last night?"

19. "Would you mind if I .... this magazine tomorrow?"

20. Luna was a famous actress. She .... act well.

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