Verbos Modais – exercícios
1. Read these paragraphs. Complete them with can, could or be able to (or negatives). Use can or could when possible. Choose between affirmative and negative.
Stefan is enjoying his computer class. Two weeks ago, he ______even use the mouse, but now he ______edit his homework. By next week, he ______do research on the internet.
Elena misses her family in Greece. She ______to visit them for years, but they just got an e-mail account, so now they ______keep in touch daily.
I ______understand how to set up a presentation. The software instructions don’t help. I think I’ll take a professional development course. In a few months maybe I ______make that presentation.
Mike and I ______get along since we started his business. He ______work alone (he needs people), and I ______work in a group (I have to work alone). I hope we ______work out our problem soon.
Remember: could (general ability in the past); was/were able to (specific achievement)
2.Each request for permission goes with a response. Match each request with the correct response.
Request
A. May we come in now?
B. Could I see your tickets, please?
C. May I please speak to Harry?
D. Could they come with us?
E. Can I park here?
F. Do you mind if I have more tea?
3. Alice is graduating from college with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Complete this paragraph from her diary. Choose the appropriate words in parentheses.
“I just got the notice from my school. I ______(might not / ’m going to) graduate in June, but I still don`t have any plans. Some day-care centers hire students before they graduate, so I______(could / couldn’t) apply for a job now. Or I ______(might / might not) apply to a graduate school and get my master`s degree. I’m just not sure though - these past two years have been hard, and I ______(may / may not) be ready to study for two more.
At least I am sure about my career: I______(‘m going to / might) work with children. That’s certain. I made an appointment to discuss my plans with my teacher, Mrs. Humphrey, tomorrow. I ______(maybe / may) talk this over with her. She ______(won’t / might) have an idea about what to do.”
4. Mixed Modals
a) She looks pretty sick - I think she ______go to a doctor.
can
should
b) You've been driving all day - You ______be exhausted!
must
should
c) You ______smoke so much. It's bad for your health.
can't
shouldn't
d) Hey I'm lost - ______you help me?
Should
Can
e) You have such a beautiful voice - You ______sing for us!
should
can
f) I know he speaks five languages, but ______he speak Arabic?
should
can
g) That looks very expensive. It ______have cost a fortune!
must
should
h) I ______believe that you failed your test!
can't
shouldn't
i) I'm on my way. I ______be there in about 10 minutes.
can
should
j) I'm sorry - I ______afford that.
shouldn't
can't
More exercises
1) Complete a frase “I’m sure she isn’t here. She ______be at home” com o verbo modal adequado.
a) must.
b) can.
c) will.
d) shall.
2) Marque a alternativa que corresponda à tradução correta da frase “Ele não deveria ter feito isso!”.
a) He musn’t have done that.
b) He cannot have done that.
c) He wouldn’t have done that.
d) He shouldn’t have done that.
3) Marque a alternativa cuja frase não apresente um Modal Verb.
a) You shouldn’t drink much.
b) May I ask you a question?
c) She had gone to Italy.
d) We must obbey the law.
4) Usando os verbos modais, complete a frase “We______go to the club. It depends on the weather” corretamente.
a) might.
b) must.
c) will.
d) can.
5) Qual é a alternativa que completa corretamente a frase “_____ you play the keyboard?” (Você sabe tocar teclado?)?
a) May.
b) Can.
c) Shall.
d) Would.
6) Qual é a forma negativa da frase “They could work together”?
a) Not they could work together.
b) They not could work together.
c) They could not work together.
d) They could work together not.
7) Qual é a forma interrogativa da frase “I should have lunch with him”?
a) Have I should lunch with him?
b) Do I should have lunch with him?
c) I should have lunch with him?
d) Should I have lunch with him?
8) Marque a alternativa que tenha a correspondência correta entre o verbo modal da frase e o uso desse verbo.
a) Everybody would like to live in a better world. – Indica certeza.
b) Ted might get a job soon. – Probabilidade remota.
c) We shall leave work at 6 p.m. – Indica expectativa.
d) Carol must be at school now. – Dedução.