This document is an English grammar practice test on modals from Mr. Luke Gabriel's blog. It contains 50 multiple choice questions testing the use of various modals like can, may, must, should, etc. The questions cover common modal uses such as ability, permission, possibility, necessity, prohibition, speculation, etc. The answers to the questions are provided at the end. The practice test aims to help learners understand and properly use different modals in sentences.

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English Grammar
GRAMMAR LEVEL – 1
Practice 8
U n i t P r a c t i c e
Modals
1.Harris ____________ swim in the pool.
A not B must not C have
2.You ____________ have my sandwich if you like.
A can B must not C shall
3.Ian ________ be coming home tomorrow night.
A have B might C shall
4.I really ___________ be going home.
A should B shall C have
5.The neighbors ___________ have forgotten to lock their gate.
A should B can C must
6.Drinking hot coffee ___________ keep one awake and alert.
A can B shall C must
7.The journey into the jungles of Amazon _________ very dangerous.
A can B should C can be
8.Don’t wait up for me, I __________ be coming home late today.
A might B have C must
9.I __________ have furthered my studies but I chose not to.
A could B must C can
10.Eating vegetables and fruits __________ help to bring down the cholesterol level.
A will B shall C must
11.Teachers __________ be careful not use racial slurs when teaching.
A can B ought C ought to
12.Constant revision ___________ make one understand better his subjects.
A will B shall C having
13. Nowadays, most people _________ own two cars.
A shall B have C can
14.You don’t have to sweep the floor. I __________ sweep the floor for you.
A must not B will C might
15.You __________ reach Taiping in one hours time, if you start your journey now.
A may B would C can
16.I didn’t see Ali the whole day, he ___________ have gone home early.
A may B will C can be
17.Too much sugar intake ___________ cause people to get diabetes.
A can B must C may
[ Circle the best possible answer for each question ]

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18. _________ you pass me the salt please?
A Would B May C Should
19. __________ you mind lowering your voice?
A Would B May C Should
20. __________ you help me to post the letter?
A Shall B May C Can
21. ____________ Hannah do the packing for you?
A Ought to B Might C Shall
22. __________ your grandfather climb the hill?
A Ought to B Can C May
23. Teenagers __________ take heed to their parents advise.
A ought to B can C will
24. My uncle ___________ arrive at the airport in one hours time.
A will B ought C to
25. I think we __________ take our breakfast first before starting our journey.
A may B would C should
26. I think we __________ have a civil war in Yemen.
A could B ought C shall
27.Every Monday, Danny _________ have his lunch at his favorite restaurant.
A be B ought C will
28.__________ I come in?
A Have B May C Will
29.__________ you read out the poem loudly?
A CouldB Shall C Might
30.I __________ come to your house at 2 p.m.
A ought B to C shall
31.Sally is not at home, she __________ have gone to her friend’s house.
A might B can C ought to
32. ___________ I have another cup of tea?
A To B May C Would
33. I __________ clean the drain if you clean the windows.
A must B have C will
34. ___________ I see the doctor?
A Might B Must C Have
35. __________ you lend me some money?
A Could B Shall C have
36.Everyone __________ know how to take care of themselves.
A ought B should C can

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37.We’d better leave the place now, they ___________ be coming at any moment now.
A can B might C must
38.I better send James to the airport now, it just __________ rain any time soon.
A can B might C must
39. My brother __________ help you to move your furniture tomorrow.
A do B must C can
40.Liza ___________ be wrong about Julie going to England..
A shall B have C could
41.You _________ always be careful when driving a car in a busy road.
A shall B can C must
42. ___________ you borrow your calculator please?
A shall B could C ought to
43. Men ____________ work to support their family and not the other way round.
A ought to B would C might
44.Nowadays, parents __________ afford to send their children to study abroad.
A can B must C will
45.I will teach you to play the piano if you __________ finish your homework by noon.
A shall B must C can
46. Salmona __________ not be able to join the school trip tomorrow because she is having a flu.
A must B will C ought
47. Every student ___________ learn to read and write English.
A must B have C ought
48.Eating vegetables and regular exercise ____________help one to stay healthy.
A must B may C can
49. My aunt __________ not like what you are wearing, she is a bit conservative.
A may B can C should
50.Ali gave up his studies so he ____________ help his mother at her stall.
A must B could C should

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Answers For Unit Practice 8 — Modals
1 B 11 C 21 C 31 A 41 C
2 A 12 A 22 B 32 B 42 B
3 B 13 C 23 A 33 C 43 A
4 A 14 B 24 A 34 B 44 A
5 C 15 C 25 C 35 A 45 C
6 A 16 A 26 A 36 B 46 B
7 C 17 A 27 C 37 B 47 A
8 A 18 A 28 B 38 B 48 C
9 A 19 A 29 A 39 C 49 A
10 A 20 C 30 C 40 C 50 B