Modals: Obligation, necessity and advice (1) – B1 English Grammar Test

1  Choose the correct modal and complete the sentences with the endings below.

1   In our school, we shouldn’t / don’t have to wear a uniform – …   …B…

2   You should / mustn’t cover your mouth when you cough …

3   You ought to / mustn’t pay attention when people are speaking – …

4   In some countries you should / have to pay for an X-ray, …

5   You don’t have to / mustn’t put water on a fat fire – …

6   You should / shouldn’t play sport if you’re injured – …

7   You mustn’t / have to put all electronic devices through the scanner at the airport …

A   … it’s extremely dangerous. You’ll get burned.

B   … we can wear what we like.

C   … you’ll take longer to recover.

D   … as part of the security check.

E    … or you’ll spread germs.

F    … it’s polite to listen.

G   … but here it’s free.

2  Make the sentences true for you. Can you explain why?

1   In my school, we ……have to…… wear a uniform.

      ………It’s a school rule. ………

2   You ………………. take a tablet if you have a headache.

      …………………………………………

3   People ………………. answer the phone while driving.

      …………………………………………

4   Children ………………. see the dentist every year.

      …………………………………………

5   Teenagers ………………. drink energy drinks when they’re tired.

      …………………………………………

6   In my country, we ………………. pay for health care.

      …………………………………………

3  Cross out or add a word in each sentence.

1   You asked me what you should to do.

2   You don’t have to be worry about me.

3   The girls mustn’t to eat fish. They’re allergic.

4   You no shouldn’t eat a lot before swimming.

5   I think everyone should to keep fit.

6   I think you ought see a doctor soon.

4  Complete the conversation with an appropriate modal.

Aisha:   You ready for the big trip tomorrow?

Mikaela:   Yeah, I’m a bit nervous though.

Aisha:   Well, you really 1……shouldn’t…… worry. Flying is the safest way to travel.

Mikaela:   I know I 2………………. be more relaxed, but it’s not easy. Anyway, I’m really looking forward to getting there. 3………………. I bring a towel for the beach?

Aisha:   No, we 4………………. bring any towels – the hotel provides them, for the room and for the beach, but you 5………………. forget to bring your passport, OK?

Mikaela:   Very funny. I promise I won’t forget it this time.

Aisha:   I hope not. Well, you 6………………. get some sleep. We 7………………. be at the airport in seven hours.

Mikaela:   Seven hours? I haven’t packed my bag yet.

Aisha:   Well, you 8………………. get packing then! See you in the morning.

5  Make the sentences true for you.

1   Next week I have to ………………………………. .

2   Next week I don’t have to ………………………………. .

3   Next week I should ………………………………. .

4   Next week I mustn’t forget to ………………………………. .

5   Before I go to bed, I should ………………………………. .