A.        Complete the sentences with can, can't, could, or couldn't.

 

1.   I'm sorry that I _______________see you last night.

2.      I ______________ski, but I ___________skate.

 

B.        Answer the question with may, might, or maybe.

1.      What are you going to do tonight?

          _________________________________________.

 

C.        Ask a polite question.  Use may I, could I, or can I

1.      You want to use someone's pencil.

                

                                     ________________

 

D.        Complete the dialogues.  Use should, ought to, or had better.

 

1.      A. My back hurts.  What should I do?

B.  __________________________________.

 

2.      A. I need a day off tomorrow, but I don't have enough time. What should I do?

B.  _________________________________________________.

 

 

E.      Complete the sentences.  Use the word in parenthesis. Be sure to use the correct tense.

 

1.             If you want to travel to Mexico City, (have to)

          ________________________________.

 

2.             If Jaime wants a car,  (must)

                       

_____________________________________________.

 

 

 

 

F.         Complete the sentences with don't have to, or must not.

 

1.             You ______________speak anything but English in class.

 

2.             You _______________go to class on Sunday.

 

              

G.        Make logical conclusions.  Use must or must not.

 

1.      Tommy has been working for the last 9 hours.

          ______________________

 

2.      Robert has a hangover. 

                      ____________________________________________.

 

H.        Use imperative sentences to fit the situation.

1.             You're cold and you don't want the door open.

 

_______________________________________.

 

2.             You want to borrow some money for a snack.

_______________________________________.

 

I.          Give suggestions using let's or why don't.

1.      It is a beautiful day.  

          ____________________________________.

 

2.      I’m hungry.

          ____________________________________.

 

J.         Answer the questions in complete sentences.

 

1.             Peas or green beans.  Which do you like better? 

_______________________________________________.

 

2.      Rock or Disco.  Which music do you prefer?

                      _______________________________________________.

 

K.        Complete the sentences with prepositions.

 

1.      I’m crazy _______________you!  .

2.      Are you looking ­­­­­­______________me?

 

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