5. MODAL VERBS. MORE PRACTICE. KEY ANSWER

PRACTICE WITH SIMPLE AND PERFECT MODALS (1º Bach.)

1. Choose the correct answer

1. You broke my necklace! You … been more careful!

should have

2. It’s beautiful. You … given me a nicer present.

couldn’t have

3. I think James … got lost. He’s never late.

might have

4. I … bought milk, but I didn’t know we needed more.

would have

2. Complete the sentences

1. He __________ (not behave) that way.

shouldn’t have behaved

2. Maggie __________ (write) sooner.

could have written

3. I __________ (not lock) the front door.

might not have locked

4. Something __________ (happen) to Steve.

must have happened

3. Teens in the News

1. Could you use
2. can help
3. couldn’t have thought
4. must have thought
5. shouldn’t have done
6. should have guessed
7. have to write
8. will be able to do

4. Complete with modal perfects

1. might have gone
2. must have thought
3. should have brought
4. couldn’t have bought
5. shouldn’t have told
6. could have stayed
7. couldn’t have been
8. must have packed

5. Rewrite the sentences

1. You shouldn’t have eaten in this restaurant.
2. We might have a test today.
3. I must have left my sunglasses at the café.
4. You don’t have to worry about Ted.
5. You should have asked me earlier.
6. Donella can’t speak English very well.

6. Teens in the News (Complete the passage)

1. had to leave
2. could have confronted
3. would have never caught
4. must have impressed
5. couldn’t have been
6. could have chosen
7. must be able to speak
8. don’t have to know
9. have to study
10. should be
11. can’t wait