5. Read about a situation. Then complete the second sentence. Use the past modal form of must, can’t, could or might and the verb. Li isn’t hungry. He must have eaten (eat) earlier.
1 Paula didn’t look very well yesterday.
She (catch) a cold, or maybe she was tired.
2 Fabio looks upset about his exam result.
He (get) a good mark.
3 Azra won the marathon.
She (train) very hard.
4 They are very late.
They (miss) the bus, or maybe they forgot.
6 Complete the sentences. There is one extra word you do not need.
don’t have to shouldn’t must mustn’t should
1 You wear jeans – the club doesn’t allow it.
2 In my opinion, you watch so much TV. I don’t think it’s very good for you.
3 I go to school. It’s Sunday!
4 You pass some exams to go to university. It’s essential.
7. Complete the text. Use the correct present or past modal forms.
On Saturdays I don’t have to go (go) to school, but I (1) (sleep) late – it’s impossible!
I (2) (get up) early and go to work at the café.
When I first started there, I was terrible. I told my boss that I was good at making coffee, but it wasn’t true.
I (3) (lie) – that was wrong! In fact, I (4) (make) good coffee, and some customers got upset. Carlo thinks I (5) (be) the worst waiter he’s ever had in the café – he isn’t sure! Luckily, I’m a good cook, so now I make the sandwiches.