Modal Verbs (Wider World 3)

Complete the second sentence so that it 

means the same as the first using the correct 

form of should, must, have (to) or ought (to). 

1. Don’t talk in the library! It’s not permitted. 

You  ____________  talk in the library.

2. You need to try and eat more fruit, if you can. 

You _________________ try and eat more fruit.

3.  It’s not allowed to take photos here. 

You _________________ take photos here.

4. It’s a good idea to see the doctor about your 

injured leg, I think. 

I think you _________________ to see a doctor 

about your injured leg. 

5. Don’t let me forget to ring my grandma this 

evening. 

I _________________ ring my grandma this 

evening. 

6. Dad’s a doctor, so he works at weekends. He has 

no choice. 

Dad’s a doctor, so he _________________ work 

at weekends.

7. It’s not necessary to run. We’ve got time. 

We _________________ run. 

8.  I don’t think it’s a good idea to eat lots of 

chocolate before dinner. 

 You _________________ eat lots of chocolate 

before dinner.

Choose the correct variant.

9. These instructions are difficult to follow. They ____________ to explain things better.

Choose the correct variant.

10. You ________________ come to the party if you don’t feel well.

Choose the correct variant.

11. Passengers _______________ open the door when the train is moving.

Choose the correct variant.

12. You have passed all your tests. You _______________ be very pleased with yourself.