Test Preparation Modal Verbs and T&F

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Preparation Quiz

Questions on the modal verbs and some general tenses and form (not for this test in particular, but all the tests in the test weeks). Starts with MC, ends with open answers (write down is going, not 's going, so write it out)

I didn't feel very well yesterday. I ... eat anything.

1. cannot
2. couldn't
3. mustn't

You ... look at me when I am talking to you.

1. could
2. should
3. would
4. mould

I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ... be here somewhere.

1. can
2. could
3. must
4. would

If you don't start working harder, you ... repeat the course next year.

1. have to
2. must
3. will have to
4. would

His parents spoil him and let him get away with a lot. He's always ... to do whatever he wants by them.

1. been able
2. been allowed

You ... forget your sun cream. It's going to be very hot.

1. don't have to
2. mustn't
3. needn't

I .. be able to help you, but I'm not sure yet.

1. might
2. would

Entrance to the museum was free. We ... pay to get in.

1. needn't
2. didn't need to

Already as a child Mozart ... play the piano beautifully.

1. could
2. should
3. would

... take a photograph of you?

1. May I
2. Am I allowed to

... you help me move this table? (both answers are possible. Choose the more polite request.)

1. Can
2. Could

... you speak French? - Only a few words, but my Russian is pretty good.

1. Can
2. Could

I ... drink more water. The doctor told me to.

1. must
2. have to

The bus still isn't here. I ... (wait) for three hours already :(.

I .... my work before he came. (finish)

The moon ... at night. (shine)

He ... for a walk every day. (go)

He .. tea now. (take)

What's the matter with him? He ..................... (always - complain) and I don't like it.

I .. John for ten years. (know)

He was watching TV when he ... a shot. (hear)

When we arrived at the station, the train ... . (already, leave)

When I was a young boy, I ... Santa Claus. (meet)

I ... your point now. (understand)

I ... lobster in my life. (never, try)