Unit 19 Modal verb II | Grammar | A2

EXERCISE 1

Complete the following sentences in an appropriate way, using a form of be able to, can or could:

1. _________________ you speak English when you were eight years old?

2. I'm afraid I _________________ attend tomorrow's meeting after all.

3. Is it true you _________________ write computer programs?

4. She has never _________________ understand chemistry.

5. We've found a new musician for our group but he _________________ play the guitar. _________________ you?

6. You have to _________________speak several foreign languages if you want to get a job as a tour guide.

EXERCISE 2

Fill the gaps in the following sentences with an appropriate modal verb from those given above:

1. She ___________ see a doctor immediately!

2. The doctor ___________ help you with that problem.

3. I think you ___________ see a doctor about that cough.

4. I ___________ to have a blood test.

EXERCISE 3

The following is information from a medical report by a doctor to Mr Blubberman, who is overweight and unfit. Unfortunately, Mr Blubberman can’t remember exactly what the doctor advised. Can you help him by sorting the items on the list into DOs and DON'Ts?

Now write sentences advising him on a healthier lifestyle. Use should or ought to, as in the example:

e.g. You should eat more fruit, or You ought to eat more fruit.

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________

Now advise on the things he must not do if he wants to be healthy, as in the example:

e.g. You mustn't eat fatty food, or You shouldn't eat fatty food.

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________