MODAL VERBS
Complete each sentence B so that it has a similar meaning to sentence A. Use a modal verb from the
box and the correct form of the verb in brackets !
CAN’T - MAY - MIGHT NOT - MUST

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
1. A : I’m sure schools 50 years ago weren’t the same as they are nowadays (BE)
B : Schools 50 years ago very different from nowadays.
2. A : It’s possible Josef went to school by bus . (TAKE)
B : Josef the bus to school.
3. A : I’m sure their holiday wasn’t very nice because the weather was so bad (HAVE).
B : With such terrible weather , they a very nice holiday.
4. A : I wonder if Jane remembers how to get here (FORGET).
B : Jane how to get here.
5. A : I’m sure Chloe isn’t still looking for her watch (FIND).
B : Chloe her watch by now.
6. A : We are going in the wrong direction (MISS).
B : Yes, we a turning.
7. A : Shakespeare and Voltaire weren’t alive at the same time, so they definitely never met
(KNOW).
B : Shakespeare and Voltaire weren’t alive at the same time , so they
each other .
8. A : Alison looks happy about her exam results, so she’s certainly done well (DO)
B : Alison looks happy about her exam results, so she well.
9. A : I’m not sure its right to blame Ray for that mistake (MAKE).
B : Ray that mistake.
10. A : Joe can’t open the door . Maybe he can’t remember where he put the key (LOSE)
B : Joe can’t open the door. He the key