Modal Verbs
Obligation and Likelihood
Must
Exercise 235.
Open the brackets and fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the verbs must, have to or be to.
1. You___(not tell) him about it. It's a secret. 2. Itlooks like rain. You___(take) your raincoats. 3. You___(not talk) so loudly here. 4. In his youth he ___(work) from morning till night to earn his living. 5. He___(wait) at the station till it stopped raining. 6. Thesecretary informed us when the manager___(come).7. They___(leave) on Saturday, but because of the delaywith their visas they___(book) tickets for Monday.8. They___(not tell) him anything about it before they
get further instructions. 9. He___(leave) for Londonthat night. 10.___I (do) it all by myself? 11. It was toolate to change their plans and they___(put up) with it.12. You___(not prepare) all this work, I will help you.13. Stay here till she is free. I think you___(not wait)long. 14. We___(conduct) a series of experiments thisweek. 15. Remember that we___(be) at this place notlater than noon.
Exercise 236.
Choose the correct variant.
1. His German is very poor. He must (study/bestudying/have studied) very hard. 2. His German is very good, he must (study/be studying/have studied) very hard. 3. His German is considerably improved, ho must (study/be studying/have studied) hard during hi» holiday. 4. He must (study/be studying/have been studying) German these two years, his German is rather rich and fluent. 5. She must (have taken/be -faking/have been taking/ a bath at that moment that's vhy she did not answer your call. 6. She must (be/be being/ have been) at home now, we saw her leaving the office. 7. She must (be/be being/have been) at home, she can't go away because there is no one to look after her sick mother. 8. You must always (think/be thinking/have thought) twice before you say anything. 9. Now he must (think/ be thinking/have thought) of what she has said. 10. He knows they are coming. They must (write/be writing/ have written) to him of their arrival in due time. 11. She must (play/be playing/have been playing) the piano now. 12. The foreigner must (understand/understood/have understood) me, for he nodded his head. 13. Where is Sara? I haven't seen her for a long time. — She must (stay/be staying/have stayed) at her friends'. She wanted to spend July with them. 14. He must (get/be getting/ have got) all he needed, otherwise he would have come again. 15. We must (meet/have met/have been meeting) somewhere before.
Exercise 237.
Open the brackets and use the proper infinitive after the verb must.
1. Look! All people in the street are going with their umbrellas up. It must (rain). 2. He has changed his job. He must (follow) your advice, 3. He must (fall) ill. Otherwise he would have come to the party. 4. Where is Michael? He must (be) here by now. — He lives in the country. He must (miss) the train. 5. What a dreadful noise! What is the matter? — Our neighbors must (quarrel) again. 6. Nobody must (notice) that he was not used to speaking in public. 7. The criminal must (be) very careful. He did not leave any fingerprints.8. We are late, I am afraid. Ann must (wait) for us.9. He must (forget) that he promised to come. 10. They must (write) a composition for two hours. They must (be) tired. 11. You must (misunderstand) me, I did not want to hurt your feelings. 12. Nobody must (see) him enter. Everybody startled when he came in. 13.1 hear someone's steps outside. She must (go). 14. You may find him in the garden. He must (read). 15. It is impossible to change anything. One must (take) things as they are.
Exercise 238.
Paraphrase the following sentences using the verb must.
Example: I am sure they have changed the time. — They must have changed the time.
1. They are in Greece. I am sure they are enjoying themselves. 2. She is an experienced teacher. I am certain she has been working at school for at least twenty years. 3. They have probably finished painting the house. 4.1 feel sure she is at home. 5. Probably they have already passed the frontier. 6. She is sure he is playing cards with his friends. 7. She is not very young, as she seems to be. I think she is nearly forty. 8.1 think you have visited this place before. 9. He has to do a very urgent task. I feel sure he is working now. 10. He is so absent-minded. I am sure he left the letter unanswered. 11. You know he is a good tennis player. He is no doubt has won this match. 12.1 shan't bother you any longer; no doubt you feel tired of my talking after a tiring day. 13. It is clear that they are expecting somebody. 14. She was obviously upsetby something; I never saw her so nervous. 15. The youth is probably reading something funny. He is smiling all the time.
Exereise 239,
Choose the right variant.
1. He wants us to obey him. We____exactly what hesays.
a) have to do
b) must to do
c) are to do
2. Mrs. Sparred ____very beautiful when she wasyoung. She has a fine face.
a) was to be
b) must have been
c) must be
3. You____so late. You should leave after dinner.
a) are not to stay
b) must not have stayed
c) must not stay
4. Something____. He____at seven,
a) must happen, must come
b) must have happened, had to come
c) must have happened, was to have come
5. Yesterday's rain spoiled my shoes completely and I___new ones.
a) had to buy
b) must have bought
c) was to buy
6. Which of them____the documents?
a) must have brought
b) have to bring
c) was to bring
7. The only thing he knew for certain was that he ____them.
a) must not meet
b) hasn't to meet
c) is not to meet
8. You can't come in. You___a catching disease likethat.
a) must not have
b) don't have to have
c) aren't to have
9. There__._ a garden once.
a) was to be
b) must have been
c) must be
10. We___in. The weather is changing,
a) must go
b) must have gone
c) are to go
Exercise 240,
Translate into English using the verb must and its equivalents.
l Он, должно быть, слышал об этом. 2. Этот дом, должно быть, построен в начале столетия. 3. Вы не должны прекращать работу, пока вы ее не закончите. 4„ У них, вероятно, сейчас урок. 5. Не огорчайся, он, должно быть, сделал это случайно. 6. Он, вероятно, сейчас спит. 7, Я ищу этот дом вот уже полчаса и нигде не могу его найти. Должно быть, она дала мне неправильный адрес. 8. Мне не пришлось делать этот чертеж. 9. Он, вероятно, не успел закончить работу к пятнице и был вынужден потратить на нее все выходные, т„к. ее нужно было закончить к понедельнику. 10 Она, должно быть, не полила сад. Земля очень сухая. 11с Выбора не было, и им пришлось согласиться. 12. Она, должно быть, ждет нас дома. 13. Она должна ждать нас дома. 14 Ей, наверное, не сказали, что мы уже вернулись, 15, Ей пришлось извиниться, хотя это и было неприятно.
Need
Exercise 241.
Open the brackets and give the correct form of the verb after need.
l. The vegetable garden needs (water). 2. The TV needs to be (fix). 3. They need (come) here at three o'clock. 4. The cottage needs to be (repair). 5. She needs (prepare) harder for her exams. 6. The lawn needs (cut). 7. You need (book) a ticket beforehand. 8. Granny needs to be (look after). 9. The walls need to be (paper). 10.1 need (get) this book somewhere.
Exercise 242.
Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Pay attention to the use of the particle to.
| worry | leave |
| carry | come |
| talk | help |
| tell | go |
| phone | ask |
Example: All is agreed and understood between us,so you needn't___about it any more. —
All is agreed and understood between us, so you needn't worry about it any more,
You don't need___there. — You don'tneed to go there.
1. You needn't___here by yourself. You may sendsomeone else. 2. She doesn't need___bags by herself:there are porters at the station. 3. You don't need___about her; she is quite able to take care of herself. 4.1don't need___you how important it is. 5.1 needn't___him. He will tell me everything himself. 6. Youneedn't___me again, I never forget my promise.?. Shedoesn't need___to the library; I have got this book.8. They needn't___for the airport so early; I will give
them a lift. 9.1 can do it by myself. You needn't___me. 10. You don't need___to her. I have already toldher everything.
Exercise 243.
Choose the right variant.
1. He says I (mustn't/needn't) do it. He has already done it. 2. You (needn't/mustn't) carry your drivinglicense with you. 3.1 can show my student's card, and I (mustn't/needn't) pay to get in. 4. I've hurt my knee and the doctor says I (mustn't/needn't) play football for two weeks. 5. Copies (needn't/mustn't) be done without permission. 6. He is a very discreet person, you (needn't/ mustn't) be afraid of telling him anything. 7. He (needn't/mustn't) be said twice. 8. You (needn't/mustn't) answer the question if you don't want to. 9. It's a nonsmoking carriage. You (needn't/mustn't) smoke here. 10. She (needn't/mustn't) go to bed so late. Has she forgotten the doctor's instructions?
Exercise 244,
Open the brackets and fill in the blanks with either didn't need (to) 01 needn't have (done).
1. You___ (go) into so many details. The reportwas too long. 2, She got up late because she was aloneand she____(cook) breakfast for the whole family. 3. We___(hurry): she wasn't ready yet. 4. He___(return)to the office so he took a taxi and went home. 5.1___(take) a bus because Martin gave me a lift. 6. We___(come) so early. Now we must wait. 7. She___(go)shopping so she went straight home. 8. You___(make)this remark, I am sure he felt hurt. 9. She was on holidayand she___(wake up) early. 10. He___(spend) somuch money. Does he remember that he's got children?
Exercise 245.
Translate into English using the verb need.
1. Зря ты сказал Майку об этом. 2, Егэ не надо оо этом спрашивать. 3. Мне нужна ваша помощь. 4. Зря ты учил текст наизусть (byheart); учитель его не спрашивал. 5. Вечером температура упала, и он решил, что ему не нужно идти к врачу. 6. Разве ты не видишь, что ему надо подстричься? 7. Зря он отказался от приглашения. 8. Вы купили машину только год назад. Неужели ее надо красить? 9. Мне нужно наладить (fix) компьютер. 10. Джону не надо было ехать в Лондон, и он решил провести выходные в Брайтоне.
Should/Ought
Exercise 246.
Match the parts of the sentences.
1) My room is in a mess a) He should always turn them on in the dark
and my friends are otherwise he may have an accident.
coming to visit me tonight.
2) You haven't paid your b) You ought to go on a. diet.
monthly rent yet Friday is
the last day you can do it.
3) Tom drives the car c) You should ring her up and apologise.
without headlights.
4) Anna's library book is d) She ought to give up smoking.
due today.
5) I've put on weight e) He should go to the dentist's.
recently.
6) I am afraid, I was rude f) You ought to put it in order.
to Kate yesterday.
7) I've got urgent work g) You should record the film. Have you
and my computer does not work, got a VCR?
8) He has a bad toothache, h) You ought to go to the
bank till Friday and pay it
9) I have a test tomorrow i) You should phone Nick He's got clever on fingers
but there is a film. TV I've wanted
to see so much.
10) She has a bad cough but j) She ought to return her books today
she goes on smoking. if she doesn't want to pay a fine.
Exercise 247.
Read the situations and write sentences with should (shouldn't) haoe or ought to (ought not to) have,
Example: He had a test this morning. — He didn't do it well. He should have studied more last night.
1. She didn't take a taxi. She was late for the wedding. 2.1 didn't eat at home. Now I'm hungry. 3. She bought a TV set last month. Now she regrets doing that. Her children watch it day arid night. 4. He signed a contract without reading it thoroughly. Now he has discovered that he has no right to make any amendments there. 5. Mary sold her house. That was a mistake because now she spends a lot of money to rent an apartment. 6.1 enjoyed the party last night a lot. Why didn't you come? 7, The driver in front of me stopped suddenly and I smashed into the back of his car. It was not my fault.8. The boy went out without the doctor's permission Now he is much worse. 9. When we arrived at the hotel there were no free rooms. We hadn't reserved one. 10. It was not a good idea for Tom and Mary to get married. Now they quarrel all days long.
Exercise 248.
Choose the right variant.
1. She looks bad. She should (be/have been) more careful about her health. 2. You shouldn't (miss/have missed) the chance. It was a brilliant opportunity for you. 3.1 think the policeman was right. She shouldn't (exceed/have exceeded) the speed. 4.1 ought to (bring/ have taken) the opera glasses. Now I see nothing. 5. It seems to me that he is a hot-temper person and often flies into a rage because of mere trifles. He should (control/ have controlled) his temper. 6. They should (clear/have cleared) up the problem long time ago. 7.1 ought not (to stay/have stayed) there long. The party was a failure.8. You should (shave/have shaved) this beard of yours!
9. She should (be/have been) more attentive. Didn't she see a car on the right? 10. It's a secret. You ought not to (reveal/have revealed) it to anybody.
Exercise 249.
Choose the right variant.
1. Don't argue with her, you___her age.
a) need respect
b) have to respect
c) ought to respect
d) are to respect
2. You___it long ago.
a) must do
b) should have done
c) needn't have done
d) are to do
3. This is serious; you___at it.
a) haven't to laugh
b) should not laugh
c) don't have to laugh
d) must not have laughed
4. There___an interesting concert last night, but Ididn't feel well and___home.
a) had to be, had to stay
b) should be, was to stay
c) must be, ought to stay
d) was to be, had to stay
5. According to the rules a football player___theball with his hands.
a) must not touch
b) need not touch
c) don't have to touch
d) must not have touched
6. The situation was dangerous. You___frightened.
a) should have got
b) must have got
c) have to get
d) need have got
7. We ___ to write and thank them for theirhospitality.
a) must not forget
b) must not have forgotten
c) shouldn't forget
d) don't have to forget
8. Why___I know where he is?
a) should
b) must
c) need
d) ought
9. They___more polite.
a) need have been
b) should have been
c) must have been
d) are to have been
10. You___so much noise or you'll wake up the baby!
a) must not make
b) must not have made
c) needn't have made
d) don't have to make
Exercise 250.
Open the brackets and fill in the blanks with must, have to, be to, should, need, ought to (in ноте cases you may have several variants)
1. He ___(not go) to court because the case wasdismissed. 2. If I'm late, I'll ___(take) a taxi. 3. Theyoung___(respect) the old age. 4. The conversation grewawkward. She felt that something___(do), or else theparty would break up. 5. They___(meet) tomorrow, soyou___(not make) an appointment to see him. 6, You___(have) a visa to enter a foreign country. 7. You___(try) and be more punctual. 8. Why are you so late? — I___(change) a tyre. 9. You___(not shout), I am notdeaf. 10. They___(cross) the English Channel now.
Exercise 251.
Translate into English using modal verbs.
1. Тебе следовало позвонить ему вчера. 2. Ему не следовало говорить с ней таким тоном (tone). Его тон, должно быть, и обидел (hurt) ее. 3. Это должно было произойти. Всем известна его забывчивость (forget-fulness). 4. Она должна была выяснить все до того, как начинать работу. Теперь ей нужно многое переделывать. 5. Ей следовало принести все документы давным-давно. Теперь слишком поздно. 6. Детям нельзя смотреть фильмы ужасов, 7. Мне их проводить (seeoff)? — Нет, не нужно. Мне придется сделать это самому, 8. В чужой стране необходимо приспосабливаться (adaptoneself) к новым условиям жизни, 9. Зря ты купил это пальто. 10. Мы, должно быть, не заметили его в этой толпе (crowd). 11 „Нам не надо было спешить, поэтому мы решили пойти пешком. 12. Почемуядолженэтоделать?
Ability, Likelihood and Permission
Can, Could
Exercise 252.
Fill in the blanks with сап/can't or be (not) able to in the proper form.
1. He___speak English rather fluently, but thattime he___say a word. 2. He has never___speak inpublic. 3.1 used to___speak German very well. 4. You___marry her, but you___make her love you. 5.1___do it on Friday, but I___do it next week. 6.___you giveme a lift to the station, please? 7.1 used___eat a kilo ofsweets for supper. 8.1 have never___ride a bicycle.9. You___see him at the meeting. He was ill. 10. I'd like___ski very well. 11. Luckily I___find a taxi. 12.1___drive when I was fifteen. 13.1___hear somebodyrunning. 14. He did not want to go there, but we___topersuade him. 15. She sighed. I___feel her hands shaking.
Exercise 253.
Open the brackets with could (expressing a possibility) or could have (expressing a possibility that did not happen) and make all necessary changes.
1. A car is pulling up. It could (be) Lucy. 2. He could (get) a credit, but he did not prepare all the documents in time. 3. Why didn't you ask me? I could (do) it for you. 4, He could (be) there tomorrow. 5. They could (be) there yesterday. 6. Why are you so depressed? He could (tell) a
lie. 7. You should have told us about your delay. We could (cancel) our meeting. 8. He could (do) it if he tries. 9. Somebody has called on you today. — It could (be) a friend of mine. 10.1 think he could (commit) a crime, but he's got an alibi. 11. The train arrives at 11.30. She could (come) at noon. 12. Yesterday I saw him driving at a very high speed. He could (crash).
Exercise 254.
Express your surprise and disbelief using can/could.
A in interrogative sentences.
Example: He is working now. — Can/Could he be working now?
1. He was at the party yesterday. 2. They are in Germany. 3. He has broken his leg. 4. They were sent to prison. 5. She got married. 6. He studies at CambridgeUniversity. 7. She has been practicing the violin for five years. 8. He has made an interesting report. 9. He has won a lot of money in the casino. 10. They will go to the Canaries next summer. 11. He has passed his English exam. 12. She will be forty in June. 13. She is stubborn. 14. He was a cruel man.
В in negative sentences.
Example: He bought a new car.— He can't/ couldn't have bought a car.
1. You are mistaken. 2. They forgot about the meeting. 3. He is writing a new novel now. 4. She has bought a new fur coat. 5. He had an accident. 6. Mary will invite the Jones to her place for the weekend. 7. They upset our plans. 8. She wastes a lot of time. 9. Mr. Fox is a reliable person. 10. She is making a cruise now.
Exercise 255.
TranslateintoEnglish.
I. He может быть, чтобы он был дома вчера в это время. 2. Неужели он сказал вам об этом? 3. Возможно, он и заходил к ним, когда был в Москве. 4. Он мог бы сделать это, но не захотел. 5. Неужели он отказался ехать туда? 6. Не может быть, чтобы оп спал еедчас. 7. Не может быть, чтобы они уехали, не попрощавшись с нами. 8. Не может быть, чтобы она вам так ответила. 9. Он мог бы приехать завтра. 10. Не может быть, что он столкнулся (collide) с другой машиной. Он такой осторожный водитель. 11. Вряд ли он забыл о своем обещании, я напоминала ему об этом вчера. 12. Он не мог прочитать эту книгу так быстро, она слишком трудна для него. 13. Они смогли бы подняться на вершину, но им помешала погода. 14. Вряд ли они поженятся; они слишком разные люди. 15. Разве мог кто-нибудь подумать, что он выиграет матч?
May, Might
Exercise 256.
Paraphrase the following sentences using the verb may /might.
1, Under the law you are allowed to make one photocopy for your personal use but you can't make multiple copies. 2. This is possibly the reason why they have refused to join us. 3. Perhaps I will have to take her to hospital; it is possible she has broken her arm in the accident. 4. It is possible he did not have her phone number. 5. When the World Cup was shown on TV, I was allowed to stay up late and watch it. 6. Perhaps your friend will help you, but I don't believe it. 7. Maybe they did not know that the problem was so urgent. 8. Would you mind my smoking here? 9. Why didn't you come? I needed your help badly. 10. Perhaps she has made amistake, but I am not sure of it. She is a very punctual person.
Exercise 257.
Fill in the blanks with may /might or can/ could and make all necessary changes.
1. You___(warn) me about it beforehand. 2. Theweather is changing. It___(start) raining. 3. No, he___(not hear) your name. We tried to speak in a whisper.4. He___(not hear) your name. That's why he did notsay anything. 5. She ___ (not notice) us. We werestanding too far away. 6. She___(not notice) us thoughwe were standing beside her. 7.___I use your name asa referee? 8. She___(not hear) the news, that's why shelooks as if nothing had happened. 9. She___(not hear)
the news, nobody___tell her about it. 10. The professorsays that I___(rewrite) the essay. 11.___I use yourphone? 12. He___(help) them when they were in trouble.13.___he (say) it? No, it's not like him. He is a man offew words.
Exercise 258.
Choose the right variant.
1. Оdon't like the way you study. I think you___harder!
a) might have worked
b) might work
c) could work
d) could have worked
2. Let's wait a little. He___.
a) may have come
b) could have come
c) may come
d) might have come
3. She ___ of the plan herself. Somebody hassuggested it to her.
a) can't have thought
b) may not have thought
c) can't think
d) may not think
4. They___our telegram, that's why they did notmeet us.
a) couldn't have received
b) can't have received
c) may not have received
d) may not receive
5. She___my letter! — Don't be so angry with her.
She___it by mistake,
a) may not read, may do
b) cannot read, can do
c) might not have read, can't have done
d) can't have read, might not have done
6. He___it. I don't believe you.
a) is not able to say
b) might not say
c) can't have said
d) might not have said
Exercise 259.
Fill in the blanks with the modal verbs making necessary changes (you may have several variants).
1. He is in the garden. He___(read) a newspaper inthe summerhouse. 2. Her son ___ (get) into troubleyesterday. I've seen him today and he looked quite happy and gay. 3.1 don't remember him well but it seems to mehe___(be) in charge of the Finance department last year.
4. He___already (get) used to driving on the left. Hehas been living in London for a year. 5. He___(receive)an emergency call, that's why he is out. 6. They___(nottake up) this problem. It has been already solved. 7. Whereis Mr. Black? — He___(receive) a foreign delegation.
They ___(come) at two o'clock. 8. Why haven't theSmiths arrived yet? — They ____ (lose) their way. Theydon't know the road well. 9. You___(introduce) me toyour wife long ago. 10. He „___ (buy) a new car. He isdeeply in debt. 11. He ___(buy) a new car, but I am not
sure. 12. They___already (arrive). Look, the windowsare open. 13. Where is John? — He___(smoke) in thecorridor. 14.1 think for your children's sake you___(do) it. 15. You___(buy) this book for me. You know Ihave wanted to have it. 16. A wife___(obey) her husband,the Bible says. 17. You,___(wait) for me, I knew the roadwell and found my way myself. 18. Judging by his paperson the writing table he___(work) for several hours.
19. ___ it (be) Nick? He has changed a lot. 20. They___(not know) of the plane's delay, otherwise they did not come at 2 o'clock.
Exercise 260.
Find and correct the mistakes if any.
1.1 must not dress in my best. When I came, everybody was wearing jeans and T-shirts. 2. He must have known that she needed his help. 3. He had to have an accident in the thick fog. 4. You should phone her long ago. I am sure she is looking forward to your call. 5. With your knowledge of the language you may read the article. 6.1 may not imagine Mary teaching students. She used to be so impatient. — You know time changes people. She is able to become quite different. 7.1 am sure you might have done it much better. You did not try. 8.1 was so angry, I must have thrown my boot at him. 9. May you do me a favour, please? 10. May I ask you to do me a favour, please?
Exercise 261.
Translate into English using the modal verbs.
1. Что здесь происходит? Не могли вы бы вы сказать, в чем дело? — Должно быть, полиция ловитопасного преступника (criminal), и поэтому здесь нельзя прейти. 2. Он мог бы объяснить мне с самого начала, как это важно. 3. Тебе следует поторопиться. Мы можем опоздать. 4. Какой скучный фильм я посмотрел! Не стоило ходить в кино, я мог бы посмотреть что-нибудь по телевизору. 5. Тебе следовало бы сесть на диету (goonadiet) еще полгода назад. Посмотри на себя! Ты поправилась (gain) на 3 килограмма. Тебе нельзя есть сладкое. 6. Неужели она потеряла мой номер телефона? 7. Почему он молчит (keepsilence)? — Может быть, он не расслышал ваш вопрос. Не могли бы вы его повторить? 8. Ты должен уважать (respect) своих родителей. 9. Наверное, он сегодня не придет. Уже восемь часов, а он должен был прийти в семь. 10. Вряд ли они уже вернулись. Они там впервые и могут задержаться (staylong).
Test 6
Choose the right variant.
1. "They___an excellent vacancy last week. You___an opportunity of getting it," he reproached me.
a) had, mustn't miss
b) have had, might not have missed it
c) had, shouldn't have missed
d) were having, couldn't miss
2. He had to earn___living at___an early age,___?
a) ___, such, hadn't he
b) his, such, didn't he
c) himself, so, hadn't he
d) to, so, didn't he
3. We___a camera because we never___a chance touse it.
a) might not have taken, had
b) should not have taken, have had
c) needn't have taken, had
d) mustn't have taken, had had
4. The line is busy; somebody___on the telephonenow.
a) should be speaking
b) should have been speaking
c) must be speaking
d) can't be speaking
5. You___this! See how___she is.
a) ought not to say, distressing
b) ought not to have said, distressed
c) won't be able to say, distressing
d) cannot have said, distressed
6. He says that nothing___, because it is too___.But I don't believe a single word___; they___us.
a) should do, lately, of him, mustn't have failed
b) can't be done, late, of his, oughtn't fail
c) mustn't be done, lately, of him, shouldn't have failed
d) can be done, late, of his, can't have failed
7.1 managed to come here at half past six. But I___.They___.
a) needn't have hurried, had already left
b) needn't hurry, have already left
c) mustn't have hurried, had already left
d) shouldn't hurry, have already left
8. If she doesn't take care of___, she___have a nervousbreakdown and___to hospital.
a) hers, may, should go
b) her, can, need to go
c) herself, may, may have to go
d) herself, must, must go
9. He___his wallet himself, it___.
a) might lose, couldn't be stolen
b) may have lost, can't have been stolen
c) could have lost, must not have been stolen
d) ought to lose, shouldn't be stolen
10. You___a message at least! We___for two hours.
a) should send, waited
b) must have sent, were waiting
c) could send, have been waiting
d) might have sent, had been waiting
11. The only trouble is that I___my exams in springand___them now.
a) couldn't have taken, must have
b) couldn't take, must have
c) mustn't have taken, must have had
d) can't take, must have had
12. The plane___at 5 a.m. and in this hurry-scurryshe___the tickets on the table.
a) had to take off, can leave
b) was to take off, must have left
c) was to take off, needn't leave
d) must have taken off, shouldn't leave
13. Why___he take the scandal on himself? It is not
a) must, fairly
b) may, fair
c) should, fair
d) could, fairly
14. You___to him. His information is___.
a) shouldn't listen, misled
b) needn't have listened, misleading
c) can't have listened, misled
d) mustn't have listened, misleading
15. It is not worth___ to___bed if he___at five.
a) to go,___, have to get up
b) going, the, must have got up
c) to have gone, the, is to get up
d) going,___, doesn't have to get up
16.They have made me___that I___selfish aboutit.
a) think, may have been
b) to think, must be
c) thinking, might have been
d) thought, should have been
17. It___late when I___home; there were no peoplein the street.
a) must have been, was going back
b) must be, am going
c) can't have been, was going
d) could not have been, went
18. You___worry, you___always rely on me in thismatter.
a) must not, need
b) need not, may
c) can, need not
d) should, must
19. You___this device. It___dangerous.
a) couldn't have touched, may be
b) must not touch, may be
c) shouldn't have touched, ought to be
d) needn't touch, must have been
20.1___my job. I___you before.
a) needn't have put off, should ask
b) shouldn't have put off, need to ask
c) needn't have put off, should have asked
d) shouldn't put off, should ask