Circle the correct modal verb in each sentence. 1 I'm quite happy to do it myself. You help me. @needn't b mustn't c can't
2 My father is writing an article. We disturb him now. a needn't
b mustn't c couldn't
3 you lend me some money till next week? a May b Could c Should
4 Jiri finish this essay today. The deadline is next week. a shouldn't b mustn't c doesn't have to
5 At this swimming pool you wear a swimming cap. I hate it!
a have to b must c should
6 I'm afraid you drink alcohol here. It's against the law.
a may not b shouldn't c can't
7 If you want my opinion, I think you tell anybody about it. a shouldn't b mustn't c couldn't
1. I'm quite happy to do it myself. You help me. (needn't)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "needn't." It expresses that it is not necessary for the person to help.
2. My father is writing an article. We disturb him now. (mustn't)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "mustn't." It indicates that it is not allowed or acceptable to disturb the father while he is writing.
3. Could you lend me some money till next week? (Could)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "could." It is used to ask for permission or make a polite request.
4. Jiri doesn't have to finish this essay today. The deadline is next week. (doesn't have to)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "doesn't have to." It means that it is not necessary for Jiri to finish the essay today, but he can choose to do so if he wants.
5. At this swimming pool you have to wear a swimming cap. I hate it! (have to)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "have to." It shows that it is a requirement or obligation to wear a swimming cap at this specific swimming pool.
6. I'm afraid you can't drink alcohol here. It's against the law. (can't)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "can't." It suggests that it is not allowed or possible to drink alcohol in this place.
7. If you want my opinion, I think you shouldn't tell anybody about it. (shouldn't)
Explanation: The correct modal verb is "shouldn't." It expresses advice or recommendation not to tell anybody about it.