G2: Modals

by Tom Rohrbach

Choose the correct modal based on the meaning of each situation.

Only one answer is correct.

CAN COULD HAVE TO / HAS TO MAY MIGHT MUST SHOULD WILL WOULD

I have some advice for you. You __ drink lots of water every day.
1. should
2. can
3. may
My little brother is very fast. He __ run much faster than me.
1. can
2. must
3. should
You __ have a passport or you cannot get into the United States.
1. should
2. might
3. have to
__ I help you? Do you want to buy some perfume?
1. Should
2. May
3. Must
Waitress, I __ like a cheeseburger and French fries, please.
1. can
2. should
3. would
You __ have car insurance if you drive a car in Colorado. It’s the law.
1. can
2. must
3. may
__ I please borrow your dictionary for a minute? Thanks.
1. Should
2. Must
3. Could
Mom: Can one of you help me carry these bags in from the car?
Johnny: I __!
1. would
2. will
3. might
When I was young, I __ sing really well, but now I can’t.
1. can
2. could
3. should
__ you please open the door for me? Thanks.
1. Would
2. May
3. Should
I __ go to UCD after I graduate, or maybe DU. I’m not sure.
1. must
2. might
3. should
You __ put your coffee next to the computer. It’s dangerous.
1. might not
2. couldn't
3. shouldn't
I’m sorry, we __ talk to you right now. We’re very busy.
1. can't
2. couldn't
3. may not
Billy, you __ cover your mouth when you sneeze.
1. could
2. must
3. should