Модальные глаголы (the modal verbs)

1 When I asked him why he was so late, he told me that he had missed an earlier train and ... wait for another one.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

2 The man warned us that the place was dangerous to bathe in and we ... look for a safer spot.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

3 His wife kept telling him that he ... not sit up so late.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

4 The doctor told him he ... give up smoking, as it might be ruinous to his lungs.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

5 The father said to the children that they ... be careful while crossing the street.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

13 At nightfall the ship put in at a small port where they ... to load three hundred bags of coffee.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

14 They ... to light a fire to cook their supper.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

15 He set off for the school where he ... to write examinations for entry to the University.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

16 When I got home I found I had left my olive oil in front of the notice-board and I ... to return in the afternoon to collect it.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

17 He made all arrangements for the marriage, which ... to take place on the day of his mother’s arrival.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

18 The Finnish woman who ... to work for Finch had not arrived yet.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

19 She knew there would be no more vacations for her sons. But she ... to say it. They knew that as well as she.

a) wasn’t; b) weren’t; c) didn’t have; d) doesn’t have

20 Eden went to the wood where he ... to meet his brother for a ride.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

21 Uncle Nick’s things ... to be moved out of his room so that it could be re-let.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

22 That day, however, I had a pupil waiting for an English lesson and I ... to cut my visitor short.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

23 «It is eight o’clock. The children ... go to bed,» Mr. Hudson said to the nurse.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

24 She ... go to bed at eight o’clock to be up in time for the first train.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

25 At this boarding school the children ... go to bed at eight o’clock.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

26 «I’ve told my husband he ... smoke in the drawing-room.»

a) mustn’t; b) haven’t to; c) aren’t to; d) hasn’t to

27 He ... stay the night with us. I won’t let him drive to the country in this rain.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

28 He ... stay the night with us because he has missed the last bus.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

29 He ... stay the night with us and tomorrow he sets off on his tour to Europe.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) is to

30 We ... begin as early as possible or we shan’t finish it today.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

31 I ... start on my new job on Monday.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) am to

32 You ... take the dog away. I won’t have it here any longer.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

33 They ... take the dog along with them because there is no one who could look after it.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

34 She ... learn to do things for herself. I refuse to help her in future.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

35 What a pity you ... go. I know it’s time for you to catch your train.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

36 I ... be off. I want to go to bed.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

37 You ... do your chores now, and she ... do hers when she comes in.

a) must; b) will have to; c) is to; d) have to

38 My bike is under repair and I ... walk here this morning.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

39 My bike was under repair and I ... collect it that afternoon.

a) must; b) was to; c) have to; d) had to

40 My bike is under repair and I ... have collected it yesterday.

a) must; b) was to; c) have to; d) had to

41 He told me that I ... repeat what I had heard.

a) mustn’t; b) wasn’t to; c) don’t have to; d) didn’t have to

42 He told me that I ... use words which I didn’t know.

a) mustn’t; b) wasn’t to; c) don’t have to; d) didn’t have to

43 He told me that I ... learn by heart some twenty lines every day to know English well.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) had to

44 Both sisters … ashamed of having spoken as they had in front of a third person.

a) must have been; b) must be; c) must be being; d) must have been being

45 Fred knew that the girl’s father was a draper and had four assistants. «He … well,» he said to her. «He doesn’t complain,» said the girl.

a) must have done; b) must do; c) must be doing; d) must have been done

46 The night porter was very good-looking and it … him a half-hour to comb his hair into such shining black perfection.

a) must have taken; b) must take; c) must be hearing; d) must have been taken

47 «You … right,» I said.

a) must have been; b) must be; c) must be being; d) must have been being

48 They … that the fellow was in London.

a) must have heard; b) must hear; c) must be hearing; d) must have been heard

49 But at last he rose realizing dully that he had work which he … .

a) must have done; b) must do; c) must be doing; d) must have been done

50 He had a faint feeling of satisfaction in the thought that Mait … why they had gone off together.

a) must have wondered; b) must wonder; c) must be wondering; d) must have been wondered

51 I … there for a quarter of an hour waiting and thinking about it before I saw the letter.

a) must have sit; b) must sit; c) must be sitting; d) must have been sitting

52 «His relatives do not think so.» «Then they … a lot of damned fools.»

a) must have been; b) must be; c) must be being; d) must have been being

53 Mrs. Cromwell took us round the yacht. There was no doubt that it … her a lot of money.

a) must have cost; b) must cost; c) must be costing; d) must have been costing

54 He had said that he himself was an admirer of Stendahl. This must … him in making his decision.

a) must have influenced; b) must influence; c) must be influencing; d) must have been influencing

55 At half-past two I heard Hudson grunt, put down his book and switch out the light. He … since midnight.

a) must have read; b) must read; c) must be reading; d) must have been reading

56 «I … old,» she said, «to be talking like that.»

a) must have got; b) must get; c) must be getting; d) must have been getting

57 There were a lot of mirrors that … at the sale of some old restaurant.

a) must have bought; b) must buy; c) must be buying; d) must have been bought

58 When I jumped up the thing fell off my knee. It … there yet.

a) must have lied; b) must lie; c) must be lying; d) must have been lying

59 ... I see you tonight?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

60 ... I find you there tonight?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

61 You ... read this article. You have enough knowledge.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

62 You ... take this book; I don’t need it.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

63 When they told me I was cured and ... go, I ... tell you I was more afraid than glad.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

64 His letter ... have given them the idea.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

65 His knee touched the bottom. He crawled further and at last lay full length on the pebbles. He now felt so tired he ... not understand how a moment ago he ... have been capable of swimming.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

66 You’ve done me a great service. I knew I ... trust you.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

67 Her mother said she ... play with me if she wished.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

68 He’s a nice boy. I’m glad you brought him out here. We ... have some fun.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

69 He looked at the lighted window of the cottage. He ... see into a kitchen where two women were sitting by the table drinking tea.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

70 She has attractive eyes. There’s something about them that holds you. She ... have been pretty once.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

71 When he married her she ... not have been more than sixteen.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

72 He boasted and told the most extraordinary stories which I’m sure ... not possibly have been true.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

73 You ... not have proved that I wrote the letter because I didn’t.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

74 It never occurred to me that I ... get measles.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

75 I was just going to tell you because of the storm I ... not be home tonight.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

75 That is exactly what he did say. But I won’t talk any more about it. He ... not have been himself.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

77 «To my mind she is a beautiful woman.» «Well, yes. But I don’t see what you ... have found to say to her.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

78 He hurled the heavy thing down the stairs. It made an extraordinary noise in its descent and woke Joe sleeping in his pram. The only thing I ... say to that was: «You ... have killed Joe.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

79 He thought it likely that Blair ... have got away unnoticed.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

80 It was dark and I ... only see the glimmer of his face.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

81 You have acted very irresponsibly and you ... find yourself in serious trouble.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

82 After all we don’t even know if your sister is proposing to stay in London. She ... be just passing through on her way to somewhere else.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

83 One ... not get anything done nowadays.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

84 «Come inside in front of the fire where you ... warm up,» she said quickly.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

85 But I really feel that the late Mr. Evans ... not have been a nice man.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

86 Listen. I know I ... be making a fool of myself, but then again, I ... be not.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

87 I confessed that I ... not swim unless somebody held me.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

88 She was smartly, quietly dressed, and ... have been taken for a clever business woman.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

89 It was one of those days when nobody ... tell whether it was going to rain.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

90 I was driving along when I spotted a telephone box and thought I ... as well give you a call.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

91 Jeff said, «Why on earth did Ken say he shot that dog? He ... not possibly have done it.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

92 I don’t know why he did it. He lost his wife lately. That ... have been it.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

93 I’m tired of listening to him tell me why it ... not be done.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

94 ... I ask then, Mr. Morley, what you were doing there?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

95 I wished to be rid of my companion, and said, «Thank you. I ... look after myself now.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

96 I thought you’d be staying in town for a night at least; and we ... have had a dinner.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

97 We shall require, Mr. Grey, to have a copy of this story. How soon ... you provide this?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

98 Mrs. Castle looks familiar to me. Where ... I have met her?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

99 Her face was quite unlined and she … more than thirty.

a) couldn’t have been; b) couldn’t be; c) couldn’t be being; d) couldn’t have been being

100 I’m wondering if something … about it.

a) can have done; b) can do; c) can be done; d) can have been done

101 Her friend said quickly: «I know where you … your bicycle fixed.»

a) can have got; b) can get; c) can be getting; d) can have been got

102 «You … too much,» Jack was tempted say, «if you’re still out at one thirty in the morning.»

a) couldn’t have worried; b) couldn’t worry; c) couldn’t be worrying; d) couldn’t have been worrying

103 It’s impossible. He … it.

a) can’t have done; b) can’t do; c) can’t be doing; d) can’t have been done

104 There wasn’t anything wrong with tea. There … .

a) couldn’t have been; b) couldn’t be; c) couldn’t be being; d) couldn’t have been being

105 Harry’s story disappointed him because if the girl had been with him at half past eight she … at Hexley at the same time.

a) couldn’t have been; b) couldn’t be; c) couldn’t be being; d) couldn’t have been being

106 She lay, raised up rather high upon the pillow, her eyes closed and her hair undone. She … , though it would have been hard to say quite how this was evident.

a) couldn’t have slept; b) couldn’t sleep; c) couldn’t be sleeping; d) couldn’t have been sleeping

107 «Have you seen anything of Roberta lately?» «Not for ages. I don’t know what she … .»

a) can have done; b) can do; c) can be doing; d) can have been done

108 He … the news at dinner because his sister hadn’t arrived yet.

a) couldn’t have heard; b) couldn’t hear; c) couldn’t be hearing; d) couldn’t have been heard

109 I … easily … to the railway station.

a) can … have walked; b) can … walk; c) can … be walking; d) can … have been walked

110 Don’t turn on the light. This fellow … outside the house door.

a) may have lurked; b) may lurk; c) may be lurking; d) may have been lurked

111 You’ve acquired a great deal of experience. You … a book.

a) might have written; b) might write; c) might be writing; d) might have been written

112 There was no sign of John in the street. Of course, I said to myself, he … at his office.

a) might have detained; b) might detain; c) might be detaining; d) might have been detained

113 «Who said Mr. Sorrel had gone to America?» «He … it himself.»

a) might have told; b) might tell; c) might be telling; d) might have been told

114 Strickland is very ill. He … .

a) may have died; b) may die; c) may be dying; d) may have been dying

115 Jack had the feeling that Maurice … one day … down.

a) might … have broken; b) might … break; c) might … be breaking; d) might … have been broken

116 But what you tell me … true.

a) may not have been; b) may not be; c) may not be being; d) may not have been being

117 I was deeply shocked and worried. «It is no easy matter to find the man,» the doctor said to me. He … my thoughts.

a) might have read; b) might read; c) might be reading; d) might have been reading

118 He … to become a publisher in the first place, but once he had taken it up the profession had appeared to absorb all his interests.

a) may not have wanted; b) may not want; c) may not be wanting; d) may not have been wanted

119 Mr. Fox said something about it once, but I … him properly.

a) might not have understood; b) might not understand; c) may not be understanding; d) might not have been understood

120 «Then why on earth all this secrecy?» «One never knows who … .»

a) may have listened; b) may listen; c) may be listening; d) may have been listening

121 «Will you know where to go?» «Yes, thank you. I ... always ask my brother.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

122 «Didn’t she hear our shouting?» «She says she heard nothing.» «She ... have wandered a long way.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

123 What ... he have meant when he said it?

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

124 Cindy ... have laughed aloud. Instead, she nodded.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

125 You ... hardly have been more surprised than I was.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

126 Mr. Fox ... not come. He sent me to represent him.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

127 I went straight from the station to the club and played billiards. It ... have been after eleven when I reached the flat.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

128 She was beginning to want to ask him in but she knew that she ... not do it yet.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

129 I’ve other things to attend to which ... be put through immediately.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

130 I admire your mother’s looks. She ... have been a lovely girl.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

131 The apples are very good. You ... eat them all.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

132 My wife ... leave the hospital in a week’s time.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

133 I’m trying to think where he ... have gone.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

134 Of course it occurred to me that if he had found the watch as he said, it ... have been lying in the garden for more than a year.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

135 He began absently to eat one of the buttered biscuits. He’d lose his appetite if his wife didn’t hurry up. She ... be talking to Frau Schmidt.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

136 A day or two later Mrs. Strickland sent me a note asking if I ... go and see her that evening after dinner.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

137 «I don’t know why he did it.» «It ... have amused him.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

138 «You know, I’m a bit of a writer myself in a small way.» «What are you writing? A novel?» «Oh, come off it. I ... not write a novel. No, it’s a sort of history of the regiment, as a matter of fact.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

139 «He’s up in Barbie’s room. He’s decorating it with shells. He ... have brought in a ton.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

140 I’m going to tell him that he ... not do any building here.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

141 They say the driver ... have been going fifty miles round that blind corner, for the body to have been thrown and injured like it was.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

142 She looked unusually pale and gloomy. I wondered what ... have upset her.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

143 You ... be very prosperous, Eustace, to own a car like that.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

144 Obviously Haviland had worked late the night before, as he ... have done for several nights in a row, because he looked drawn and pale.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

145 The water of the pool ... have been heated for it steamed gently in the beams of the lamps.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

146 Mr. Hardy takes a lot of aspirin. He ... have had at least twelve tablets during the day.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

147 The man danced very well. He ... have spent hours taking lessons, Jack thought.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

148 «At least I want to keep my mind occupied.» «You ... get a good book and read it.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

149 We ... not exaggerate the situation.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

150 «I thought the English were great lovers of dogs.» «We think American love dollars, but there ... be exceptions.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could