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Revision Test 2

Modal Verbs

1. Dick painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He...a different colour.

a) had to choose b) should have chosen c) must have chosen d) could have been choosing

2. Tom is sitting at his desk. He's reading his chemistry text because he has a test tomorrow. He... .

a) could study b) should be studying c) will study d) must be studying

3. When Mr. Lee was younger, he... work in the garden for hours, but now he has to take frequent rests because he has emphysema.

a) has got to b) can c) should be able to d) could

4. Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I ... the job of taking care of my younger brother.

a) would get b) should get c) must have gotten d) had better get

5. Yesterday I ... to a furniture store. I bought a new lamp there.

a) could go b) went c) could have gone d) ought to have gone

6. Gordon and Evelyn were naughty children. They... tricks on  their  teachers, which always got them into a lot of trouble.

a) could play b) used to play c) could have played d) may have played

7. Robert has got a new car. He ...it for a very good price. He paid 30 percent less than the regular retail cost.

a) could buy b) had to buy c) was supposed to buy d) was  able to buy

8. Why are you so sur that Ann didn't commit the crime she's been accused of committing? - She... that crime because I was  with her, and we were out of town that day.

a) may not have committed b) wasn't supposed to commit

c) committed d) couldn't have committed

9. Since we have to be there in a hurry, we... take a taxi. - I agree.

a) had better b) may c) have been used to d) are able to

10. It ... rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella? - That's a good idea. May I borrow yours?

a) had better b) could be c) must d) might

11. ... you hand me that pair of scissors, please? - Certainly.

a) May b) Shall c) Will d) Should

12. Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding. He... exhausted by the time he arrived.

a) ought to be b) could be c) must have been d) will have been

13. What  are you doing here now? You... be here for another three hours. - I know. We got an early start and it took less time than we expected. I hope you don't mind.

a) couldn't b) might not c) had better not d) aren't supposed to

14. ... taking me downtown on your way to work this morning? - Not at all.

a) Can you b) Would you mind c) Why don't you d) Could you please

15. I locked myself out of my apartment. I didn't know what to do - You... your roommate.

a) could have called b) may have called c) would have called d) must have called

16. You haven't eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You...be really hungry! - I am.

a) might b) will c) can d) must

17. I...there at 6 p.m.for the meeting, but my car won't start. Could you please give me a lift in your car? - Sure. Are you ready to go now?

a) will be b) may be c) supposed to be d) have got to be

18. I left a cookie on the table, but now it's gone. What happened to it? - I don't know. One of the children... it.

a) may have eaten b) could eat c) had to eat d) should have eaten

19. Peter... rather sleep on a mattress than on the floor.

a) shall b) could c) would d) must

20. My boss is always looking over my shoulder whenever I do anything. - That...bother you. - But it does.

a) shouldn't b) might not c) may not d) won't

21. This movie is boring and too violent. - I agree. ... leave?

a) Will we b) Why don't we c) Must we d) Would we

22. Chris, you... the fish in the refrigerator before it spois. - You'rr right. I didn't know it was still in the shopping bag.

a) had better put b) had to put c) would rather put d) may put

23. What does Mr. Griffin do for a living? - Nothing. He's very rich. He... work for a living.

a) must not b) shouldn't c) doesn't have to d) hadn't better

24. Why are you so late? - I... my aunt to the airport. The traffic was terrible!

a) could take b) must have taken c) should take d) had to take

25. I heard that Laura was offered a job at a top computer firm in Chicago. - Oh? That's wonderful! She... very pleased.

a) is supposed to be b) might be c) must be d) is

26. The hot weather doesn't seem to bother you. - When I had my farm, I... work in the hot fields for hours.

a) used to b) ought to c) must d) had better

27. I need some help with this table. ... you lift the other end, please? - Sure. Just a second.

a) May b) Could c) Should d) Shall

28. How did you get my telephone number? It's not listed in the phone book, so you... have found it in the directory. - I got it from your mother.

a) may not b) might not c) won't d) couldn't

29. Is littering against the law? - Yes. There's a law that says you...throw trash on the streets.

a) don't have to b) must not c) couldn't d) might not

30. Do you like to play tennis? - Yes. When I worked at the embassy, I... meet a friend at 5 every afternoon for a game.

a) would b) should c) had better d) would rather

Key: 1-b; 2-d; 3-d; 4-a; 5-b; 6-b; 7-d; 8-d; 9-a; 10-d; 11-c; 12-c; 13-d; 14-b; 15-a; 16-d; 17-d; 18-a; 19-c; 20-a; 21-b; 22-a; 23-c; 24-d; 25-c; 26-a; 27-b; 28-d; 29-b; 30-a.