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Modals - Intermediate Flashcards

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can, (be) able to

  1. Gary has travelled a lot. He …. speak five languages.
  2. I ….to sleep very well recently.
  3. Nicole …drive, but she doesn’t have a car.
  4. I used….stand on my head, but I can’t do it anymore.
A
  1. can
  2. haven’t been able to
  3. can
  4. to be able to
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can, (be) able to

  1. I can’t understand Mark, I’ve never….understand him.
  2. I can’t see you on Friday, but I …meet you on Saturday morning.
  3. Ask Katherine about your problem. She might….help you.
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  1. been able to
  2. can, will be able to
  3. might be able to
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can, (be) able to

  1. You have to be careful in this part of the city. It…be dangerous.
  2. Michael has lived in Italy a long time, so he should….speak Italian.
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  1. It can be

2. should be able to speak

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can, (be) able to

  1. I used….sing well
  2. I used….run fast
  3. I’d like….play the piano.
  4. I’ve never….get up early.
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  1. used to be able to sing
  2. used to be able to run
  3. like to be able to play
  4. never been able to get up
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can/can’t/could/couldn’t

  1. I’m afraid, I…to your party next week.
  2. When Dan was 16, he…run 100 meters in 11 seconds.
  3. Are you in a hurry? No, I’ve got plenty of time. I….wait.
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  1. can’t come
  2. could run
  3. can wait
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can/can’t/could/couldn’t

  1. I don’t feel good this morning. I…sleep last night.
  2. Can you speak a little louder? I …hear you very well.
  3. I was amazed when I heard the news. I …believe.
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  1. couldn’t sleep
  2. can’t hear
  3. couldn’t believe
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could, was/were able to

  1. Did everybody escape from the fire?
    Yes, the fire spread quickly, but everybody….
  2. Did you finish your work this afternoon?
    Yes, there was nobody to disturb me, so I….
  3. Did you solve the problem?
    Yes, we did. It wasn’t easy but we….
  4. Did the thief get away?
    Yes, no-one realised what was happening and the thief ….
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  1. was able to escape
  2. was able to finish it.
  3. were able to solve it
  4. was able to get away
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could, couldn’t or managed to

  1. I looked everywhere for the book, but I….find it.
  2. They didn’t want to come with us at first, but we….to persuade them.
  3. Jessica had hurt her foot and … walk very well.
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  1. couldn’t
  2. managed to
  3. had hurt
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could, couldn’t or managed to

  1. There was a small fire in the kitchen, but fortunately I…put if out.
  2. The walls were thin and I …hear people talking in the next room.
  3. I ran my first marathon recently. It was very hard but I….finish
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  1. managed to
  2. could hear
  3. managed to
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could, couldn’t or managed to

  1. My grandmother loved music. She….play the piano very well.
  2. We wanted to go to the concert, but we….get tickets.
  3. A girl fell into the river, but some people…to pull her out.
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  1. could play
  2. couldn’t get
  3. managed to
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can, could, could have done

  1. What shall we eat tonight? We…fish.
  2. I need to phone Vicky sometime. You..now.
  3. What shall I get Ann for her birthday? You…book
A
  1. We could have fish.
  2. You could do it now
  3. You could give her a book
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can, could, could have done

  1. Where shall we put this picture? We…kitchen.
  2. What would you like to do at the weekend? We…somewhere.
  3. I don’t know what to wear to the wedding. You..brown suit.
A
  1. We could hang it in the kitchen
  2. We could go away somewhere.
  3. You could wear your brown suit.
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can, could, could have done

  1. This is a wonderful place. I…stay here forever.
  2. I’m so angry with him. I…kill him.
  3. I…a strange noise. What is that?
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  1. could stay
  2. could kill
  3. can hear
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can, could, could have done

  1. It’s so nice here. I …sit here all day, but unfortunately I have to go.
  2. I…understand your point of view, but I don’t agree with you.
  3. Peter is a keen musician. He plays the flute and he…also play the piano.
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  1. could sit
  2. can understand
  3. he can
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can, could, could have done

  1. The company Amy works for isn’t doing well. She…lose her job.
  2. Some people are unlucky. Life … very unfair.
  3. I’ve been really stupid. I…kick myself.
  4. Be careful climbing that tree. You…fall.
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  1. could lose
  2. can be
  3. could
  4. could
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can, could, could have done

  1. Are you tired? Yes, very tired. I feel as If I …for a week.
  2. I spent a very boring evening at home yesterday. Why did you stay at home? You….with us.
  3. Shall I open this letter? Yes it …important.
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  1. could sleep
  2. could have come out.
  3. could be
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can, could, could have done

  1. How was your exam? Was it difficult?
    It wasn’t so bad. It…worse.
  2. I got very wet walking home in the rain.
    Why did you walk? You…taxi.
  3. Where shall we meet tomorrow?
    Well, I….to your office if you like.
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  1. could have been
  2. could have taken
  3. could come to
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can, could, could have done

  1. Does Tom still live in the same place? I’m not sure. He…
  2. Did you go to university? I….but I didn’t want to.
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  1. could have moved

2. could have gone

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couldn’t, couldn’t have

  1. I …. in a big city. I would hate it.
  2. We had a really good holiday. It…better
  3. I ….that hat. People would laugh at me.
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  1. couldn’t live
  2. couldn’t have been
  3. couldn’t wear
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couldn’t, couldn’t have

  1. You helped me a lot. I…(manage) without you.
  2. The staff at the hotel were really good. They….more helpful
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  1. I couldn’t have managed

2. couldn’t have been

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couldn’t, couldn’t have

  1. There’s no way we could buy a car now. We…(afford) it.
  2. Jack prepared for the exams as well as he could. He….harder
  3. I wouldn’t like to live near the motorway. I….(stand) the noise of the traffic.
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  1. couldn’t afford
  2. couldn’t have been studied
  3. couldn’t stand
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must, can’t

  1. You’ve been travelling all day. You…tired
  2. That restaurant …very good. It’s always full of people.
  3. That restaurant…very good. It’s always empty.
  4. I’m sure Kate gave me her address. I…it somewhere.
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  1. must be
  2. must be
  3. can’t be
  4. must have
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must, can’t

  1. I often see that man in this street. He…near here.
  2. It rained everyday during their holiday. It….very nice for them
  3. Congratulations on passing your exam. You…very pleased.
  4. This bill ….correct. It’s much too high.
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  1. must live
  2. can’t have been
  3. must be
  4. can’t be
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must, can’t

  1. You got here very quickly. You…very fast.
  2. Bill and Sue always stay at five star hotels. They….short of money.
  3. Karen hasn’t left the office yet. She…..late tonight.
A
  1. must have driven
  2. can’t be
  3. must be working
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must, can’t

  1. I’ve lost one of my gloves. I….it somewhere.
  2. Their house is very near the motorway. It…very noisy.
  3. You’ve lived in this village a long time. You…everybody who lives here.
A
  1. I must have dropped
  2. must be
  3. must know
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must, can’t

  1. I don’t seem to have my wallet with me. I….it at home.
  2. How old is Ed? He’s older than me. He… at least 40.
  3. I didn’t hear my phone. I….asleep.
  4. You’re going on a holiday soon. You…to it. yes, I am.
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  1. I must have left
  2. must be
  3. must have been
  4. must be looking forward
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must, can’t

  1. I’m sure you know this song. You ….it before.
  2. The road is closed, so we have to go another way. There….an accident.
  3. Do you have a car? you… . How could I afford to have a car?
  4. David is the MD of a large company, he…quite a high salary.
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  1. must have heard
  2. there must have been
  3. must be joking
  4. must be getting
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must, can’t

  1. We went to our friend’s house and rang the bell, but nobody answered.
    (they / go out)
  2. Sarah hasn’t contacted me.
    (she / get / my message)
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  1. They must have gone out

2. she can’t have got my message.

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must, can’t

  1. The jacket you bought is very good quality
    (it / be / very expensive)
  2. I haven’t seen our neighbours for the last few days. (they / go away)
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  1. It must have been very expensive

2. They must have gone away

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must, can’t

  1. I can’t find my umbrella.
    (I / leave / it in the restaurant last night)
  2. Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her job.
    (it / be / easy for her)
A
  1. I must have left it in the restaurant last night.

2. It can’t have been easy for her

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must, can’t

  1. There was a man standing outside the cafe. He was there a long time.
    (he / wait / for somebody)
  2. Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do.
    (she / understand / what I said)
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  1. He must have been waiting for somebody.

2. She can’t have understood what I said

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must, can’t

  1. When I got back to my car it was unlocked.
    (I / forget / to lock it)
  2. My neighbours were making a lot of noise in the night. It woke me up.
    (they / have / a party)
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  1. I must have forgotten to lock it.

2. They must have been having a party

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must, can’t

  1. The light was red, but the car didn’t stop.
    (the driver / see / the red light)
  2. Paul has had these shoes for years, but they still look new.
    (he / wear / them much)
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  1. The driver can’t have seen the red light

2. He can’t have worn them much

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may, might

  1. Do you know where Helen is? I’m not sure. She…in her room.
  2. Is there a bookshop near here? I’m not sure, but Ask Anna. She….(know)
  3. Where are these people from? I don’t know. They…Brazilian.
  4. I hope you can help me. I’ll try, but…..possible.
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  1. might be
  2. might know
  3. might be
  4. may not be possible
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may, might

  1. Whose phone is this? It’s not mine. It…Tom’s
  2. Why doesn’t George answer his phone? He….(drive)
  3. Do you know anyone who has a key to this cupboard? Rachel….one, but I’m not sure.
  4. Gray is in a strange mood today.
    Yes, he is. He….well.
A
  1. It may be
  2. He might be driving
  3. might have one
  4. He may not be feeling well
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may, might

  1. Where’s Ben? I’m not sure. He …lunch.
  2. Who was the guy we saw with Anna yesterday? It….her brother.
  3. Is Elie here? I can’t see her. She ….yet (arrive)
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  1. might be having
  2. may have been
  3. may not have been arrived
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may, might

  1. Gray said he would meet us in the cafe, but he isn’t here.
    He….outside, I’ll go and look.
  2. How did John know that I’d lost my job?
    I don’t know, I suppose Sam…him
  3. Do you know where Jeff is? Is he still in the office?
    He was here earlier, but he…home
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  1. might be waiting
  2. may have told
  3. might have gone
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may, might

  1. Where’s Emma? What’s she doing?
    I’m not sure, she….TV
  2. Does Max have any brothers or sisters?
    I’m not sure, I think he….a younger sister.
  3. I can’t find my umbrella. Have you seen it?
    You….it in the restaurant last night.
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  1. might be watching TV
  2. may have
  3. may have left
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may, might

  1. I rang Dan’s doorbell, but he didn’t answer. I’m sure he was there.
    He….the doorbell.
  2. Hannah is supposed to meet us here, and she’s already 20 minutes late.
    She….(forget), she’s always forgetting things.
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  1. He might not have heard

2. she may have forgotten

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might not, couldn’t

  1. I was surprised Amy wasn’t at the meeting.
    May be she….(know) about it.
  2. I wonder why Tom didn’t come to the party.
    It is possible, he … (want) to come.
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  1. might not have known about it

2. might not have wanted

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might not, couldn’t

  1. I wonder how the fire started. Was it an accident?
    No, the police say it….an accident. It was deliberate.
  2. Mike says he needs to see you. He tried to find you yesterday. Well, he…..very hard. I was in my office all day.
  3. The man you spoke to - are you sure he was American?
    No, I’m not sure. He……American.
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  1. couldn’t have been
  2. he couldn’t have tried
  3. might not have been American
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might

  1. Where are you going for holiday?
    I haven’t decided yet. I…to Ireland.
  2. Have you decided what sort of car your want to buy?
    Yes, I….a sports car (get)
  3. When is Tom coming to see us?
    He hasn’t said yet. He….on Sunday.
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  1. I might go to Ireland
  2. I’m going to get
  3. He might come
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might

  1. Where are you going to put that picture?
    I don’t know yet. I….in the bedroom
  2. What’s Tanya going to do when she leaves school? Does she know yet?
    Yes, she has decided. She….university.
  3. Do you have plans for the weekend?
    Nothing fixed. I…away.
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  1. I might hang it
  2. she’s going to university
  3. I might go away
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might

  1. Take an umbrella with you when you go out. It…..later
  2. Don’t make too much noise. You…the baby.
  3. Be careful with your coffee. You…it.
A
  1. It might rain later
  2. You might wake the baby
  3. You might spill it.
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might

  1. Don’t forget your phone. You…it.
  2. It’s better if we don’t talk so loud. Somebody …us.
  3. Be careful. This footpath is icy. You…
A
  1. You might need it.
  2. Somebody might hear us
  3. You might slip.
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might

  1. Tell me about your problem. I….help.
  2. I can come to the meeting, but I…..before the end.
  3. I’m not free this evening, but I….you tomorrow evening.
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  1. I might be able to help
  2. I might have to leave
  3. I might be able to meet
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might

  1. I’m not sure where this car park is free or not. We….
  2. There’s a long queue. We…..a long time
  3. I’ve got a problem with my bike.
    Let me have a look. I…it.
A
  1. We might have to pay
  2. We might have to wait
  3. I might be able to fix it.
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might not

  1. Lisa is not feeling well. I’m not sure that she will go to the party.
  2. I haven’t seen him for a long time. I don’t know if I will recognise him or not.
  3. We want to go to the game, but I don’t know whether we’ll be able to get tickets.
A
  1. Lisa might not come to the party
  2. I might not recognise him.
  3. I might not be able to get tickets for the game
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might not

  1. I said I would do the shopping, but it’s possible I won’t have time.
  2. I’ve been invited to the wedding, but I’m not sure that I’ll be able to attend.
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  1. I might not have time to do the shopping

2. I might not be able to go to the wedding

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might as well

  1. We’ll have to wait an hour for the next bus. We…(walk)
  2. It’s not worth repairing. I …..(buy) a new one.
  3. I…..bathroom too. There’s plenty of paint left.
  4. We…..it. (movie). There’s nothing else to do.
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  1. we might as well walk
  2. I might as well buy a new one
  3. I might as well paint the bathroom too
  4. We might as well watch it

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