Cls. Ix A - Modals.docx

Name: ....................................................... Grade X B

the 24th of November 2017

TEST PAPER I. Rephrase the following sentences using modal verbs. There may be more than one possibility: 1. Children are forbidden to play with matches. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2. He probably went to Bucharest. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3. All the students were obliged to take a test last week. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4. You are given permission to leave. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5. He has the ability to speak three foreign languages. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6. I’m sure Antonio is from Milan. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7. Jack is obliged to wear a suit and a tie at work because his boss says so. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8. I’m sure Helen didn’t know about her surprise party. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9. Do you mind if I open the window? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10. It wasn’t necessary for Peter to wash the car, so he didn’t. ..................................................................................................................................................................... II. Circle the correct answer: 1. When I was younger, I can/could run very fast. 2. After he finishes the mechanics course, Dave can/will be able to service his own car. 3. Mr. Webber managed to/could fit the carpet yesterday, with my brotherțs help. 4. Come this way. The doctor can/might see you now. 5. Why is Janine so late? She could not/might not have the correct address. 6. That can’t/mustn’t be David at the door. I know he’s away on holiday. 7. My heating broke down yesterday, but I was able to/could borrow a heater from my next door neighbour. 8. That restaurant was quite expensive, we shouldn’t/needn’t go there again. 9. Why don’t you go up to Mr. Gray’s office? He can/should be back from lunch by now. 10. Look at old Mrs. O ‘Leary. She must/can be at least least ninety years old. III. Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box: 1. Perhaps you should take some cash with you. The restaurant......................................accept credit cards. 2. Good news. The engineers ......................................to fix your computer yesterday, so you can use it today. 3. You were lucky. You......................................been badly hurt. 4. We......................................go to the museum today. It’s closed. 5. There......................................been a terrible storm. When Jeff got home he was soaking wet. 6. Those old photographs......................................be in the cupboard. I haven’t looked in there for ages. 7. Uncle Mike......................................gone away. His car is still parked outside our house. 8. Turn on the TV. They......................................announced the winner by now. 9. I’m having Spanish lessons. I want......................................to speak the language when I go to Paris. 10. Take some warm clothes. It......................................be very cold there at this time of the year.

Could Can Can’t Could have Can’t have Must have Might not Should have To be able Was able

IV. Each of the following sentences contains an error. Identify the errors and write the correct sentences. 1. He may works as a teacher. ……………………………… 2. He can’t have win the poetry competion. He’s not at all creative. ……………………………… 3. He can’t have be studying hard. ……………………………… 4. These keys are Mary’s. She must forgotten them. ……………………………… 5. You can not eat in this room. ……………………………… 6. Need I to sign this form? ……………………………… 7. I ought visit my grandparents more often. ……………………………… 8. You’re freezing; you may have dressed more warmly. ……………………………… 9. You don’t must start writing before the test starts. ……………………………… 10. Bill is still in Paris; you mustn’t have seen him at the library. ……………………………… V. Choose the correct item: 1. Sorry mum, I’ve broken a plate. You.....................be more careful. a) should b) may c) might 2. Where’s your father. He....................be in the garage, I am not sure. a) mustn’t b) can c) might 3. Jim..................lose some weight. His doctor said so. a) must b) has to c) can 4. I.................go to the bank today. I have enough money. Well. I’ll go alone then. a) needn’t b) have to c) must 5. Did you deliver that parcel for me? No, I...................find the house, so I’ve come back to get a map. c) couldn’t a) can b) could 6. Do you need any help? Yes, I .....................open the window. It’s stuck. a) can’t b) am able to c) can 7. Where’s Tom? He’s not at work, so he .......................be at the library. b) can’t a) must c) is able to 8. ......................we go shopping today? No, I’d prefer to go tomorrow. a) ought b) shall c) will 9. Can I talk to you please? Sorry, I...................right now. I’m late for a meeting. a) mustn’t c) can’t b) has to 10. I..................feed the dog at lunchtime. My brother did it in the morning. a) didn’t need to c) needn’t have b) need

MARKING SCHEME Total 100 points 10 points granted  Item I: 30 points-3 points/correct variant Suggested answers: 1. Children mustn’t play with matches. 2. He may ave gone to Bucharest. 3. All the students had to take a test last week. 4. You may leave. 5. He can spaek three foreign languages. 6. Antonio must be from Milan. 7. Jack has to wear a suit and tie at work. 8. Helan can’t have known about her surprise party. 9. Can I open the window?Peter didn’t have to wash the car.  Item II: 10 points-1 points/correct variant Answers: 6. can’t 1. could 2. will be able to 7. could 8. shouldn’t 3. managed to 4. can 9. should 5. might not 10. must  Item III: 20 points-2 points/correct variant Answers: 1. might not 6. could 7. can ‘t have 2. was able to 3. could have 8. should have 4. can’t 9. to be able 5. must have 10. can  Item I: 20 points-2 points/correct variant Answers: 1. may work 6. need I sign/do I need to sign 2. can’t have won 7. ought to visit 3. can’t be studying 8. should have dressed 9. mustn’t start 4. must have forgotten 10. can’t have seen 5. cannot eat  Item I: 10 points-1 point/correct variant Answers: 1. A 6. A 2. B 7. A 3. B 8. B 4. A 9. C 5. C 10. A