Modal verbs quiz

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I ___ swim. I learned when I was five.AcanBcan'tCmustn'tDdon't have…

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  1. 1. I ___ swim. I learned when I was five.
    • Correct answer: can
    • can't
    • mustn't
    • don't have to
  2. 2. You ___ use your phone in the exam. It's against the rules.
    • Correct answer: mustn't
    • don't have to
    • can
    • should
  3. 3. Tomorrow is Saturday, so I ___ get up early.
    • Correct answer: don't have to
    • mustn't
    • must
    • have to
  4. 4. You look tired. You ___ go to bed early.
    • Correct answer: should
    • shouldn't
    • mustn't
    • can't
  5. 5. You ___ eat so many sweets. They're bad for your teeth.
    • Correct answer: shouldn't
    • should
    • have to
    • can
  6. 6. In the UK, cars ___ drive on the left.
    • Correct answer: have to
    • don't have to
    • can't
    • shouldn't
  7. 7. ___ I borrow your pen, please?
    • Correct answer: Can
    • Must
    • Have to
    • Do
  8. 8. Do we ___ bring our books tomorrow?
    • Correct answer: have to
    • must
    • should
    • can
  9. 9. Which sentence is correct?
    • Correct answer: You should see a doctor.
    • You should to see a doctor.
    • You should seeing a doctor.
    • You shoulds see a doctor.
  10. 10. My sister ___ wear a uniform at her school.
    • Correct answer: has to
    • have to
    • must to
    • musts
  11. 11. It's a free museum. You ___ pay to go in.
    • Correct answer: don't have to
    • mustn't
    • have to
    • can't
  12. 12. I'm sorry, I'm busy. I ___ come to the party.
    • Correct answer: can't
    • mustn't
    • don't have to
    • shouldn't

Teaching notes

Twelve questions on modal verbs for ability, rules, advice and need: can and can't, must and mustn't, should and shouldn't, and have to and don't have to. Several questions test the difference learners find hardest, between mustn't (it's not allowed) and don't have to (it's not necessary). It suits A2–B1 learners.

After each question, ask why the other options don't fit. Then ask pairs to write three rules for their school or home and two pieces of advice for a new student. Switch it to Gameshow to play in teams, or print it with the answer key.

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