The document provides exercises to practice using modal verbs in different contexts. The summary focuses on the structure and content of the exercises: The exercises consist of 4 sections with gaps to be filled with modal verbs in their positive or negative forms. The contexts include situations involving obligations, permissions, possibilities and necessities which require the use of modal verbs like "can", "should", "must" and "have to". The exercises aim to reinforce understanding and appropriate usage of modal verbs.

1. Modal Verbs EXERCISES

2. EXERCISES (I) Which of the following modal verbs fit in the gaps below. Positive and negative forms can be used. can could have to must might should 1.When you have a small child in the house, you __________leave small objects lying around. Such objects _______ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death. 2.Please make sure to water my plants while I am gone. If they don't get enough water, they _______ die. 3.The book is optional. My professor said we __________read it if we needed extra credit. But we _______________read it if we don't want to. Back to modal verbs Next page shouldn't might might could don't have to

3. EXERCISES (II) Which of the following modal verbs fit in the gaps below. Positive and negative forms can be used. can could have to must might should ought to I _________ believe she said that to Megan!. She________________insult her cooking in front of everyone at the party last night. She ________have just said she was full or had some salad if she didn't like the meal. Hiking the trail to the peak __________be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic weather changes. You _______________________research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent. B ack to modal verbs Next page can't didn't have to could can should / ought to

4. EXERCISES (III) Which of the following modal verbs fit in the gaps below. Positive and negative forms can be used. must might should Nancy said you didn't need to buy her anything for her birthday, but I really think you _____________at least get her some flowers or a nice bottle of wine. Debbie said she was really busy this week, but I think she ___________ show up at the party if she doesn't have to work overtime on Friday. I would love to go on the cruise to Tahiti with Robin and Michelle. But such a luxurious trip _________cost a fortune. I doubt I could afford something like that. B ack to modal verbs Next page should might must

5. EXERCISES (IV) Which of the following modal verbs fit in the gaps below. Positive and negative forms can be used: must have to I __________be at the meeting by 10:00. I will probably ________take a taxi if I want to be on time. You ___________submit the application if it has not been completely filled out. Check that the name, address, and background information are correct. If the form is not accurate and complete, you will be rejected and you will ______________reapply at a later date. If you are over 18 in California, you _______________ take a driver training course to get a driver's license. You can have a friend or a family member teach you instead. But remember, you still ____________ get your permit before you start practicing. B ack to modal verbs have to have to musntn't have to have to don't have to