Mixed modals

Master mixed modals! Practice exercises for possibility, obligation, and more.

Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes two of the alternatives are possible.'What time will you be home tonight?' 'I'm not sure. I ........... late. may be might be can be Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes two of the alternatives are possible.'I couldn't wait for you any longer. I .............., and so I went. must go must have gone had to go Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes two of the alternatives are possible.We've got plenty of time. We .............. yet. mustn't leave needn't leave don't need to leave Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes two of the alternatives are possible.Somebody ran infront of the car as I was driving. Fortunately, I ......... just in time. could stop could have stopped managed to stop Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes two of the alternatives are possible.I can't find the theatre ticket. They ...................... out of my pocket. must have fallen should have fallen had to fall Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes two of the alternatives are possible.I ............. out but I didn't feel like it, so I stayed at home. could go must have gone could have gone Complete the sentences with must, can't or might and any other word you need. 1. GERALD: Can that be James phoning at this hour? It's past midnight! HILDA: It might be him. He said he'd phone if he passed his exam.2. JIM: There's a light on in that office block. Dou you think it's a thief? HARRY: It must bethe cleaners. They always work at night.3. CLARE: Is that your daughter's coat? FIONA: No, it can't be hers. It's much too big.4. ANDY: Where did I put my trainers? I can't remember. JANE: You must have left them in the car. You often leave them there.5. EMMA: Do you think Cindy told the boss I left work early yesterday? NEIL: She's away this week, so she can't havetold him.6. JILL: What's making me feel so ill? PAT: It may be something you ate. Did youhave seafood last night? That sometimes makes people ill. Complete the sentences using the words in brackets. shouldn't have eaten must have forgotten it needn't have gone can't be changed may be watching must be waiting couldn't have done ought to have been would have helped Complete B's sentences using can + the verb in brackets. In some sentences you need to use have: must have... I should have... etc. In some sentences you need the negative (can't etc.). might rain must have gone couldn't go couldn't see can get couldn't recognise should have heard should have turned Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets. E.g. Perhaps Susan knows the address. (may) >> Susan may know the address. 1 I managed to finish all my work. (able)2 I realize that it was a terrible experience for you. (must)3 It's against the rules for players to have a drink. (allowed)4 The best thing for you to do is sit down. (better)5 The report must be on my desk tomorrow morning. (has)6 It is possible that Joanne did not receive my message. (might)7 It's impossible for Martin to be jogging in this weather. (can't)8 It was not necessary for Nancy to clean the flat. (need)