Question

Complete the sentences below with modal verbs:

a) You __________ exceed the speed limit. It´s dangerous. (prohibition)
b) Kate is ill, so she ______________ stay in bed and drink a lot of water. (obligation)
c) In the Middle Ages, people ____________ travel by plane. (possibility – past)
d) Andrew ___________ eat five slices of pizza in just one meal. (capacity)
e) Grandma, ___________ I please buy these scarves? (permission)

Answer 1

a) You mustn't exceed the speed limit. It´s dangerous.

b) Kate is ill, so she must stay in bed and drink a lot of water.

c) In the Middle Ages, people could travel by plane.

d) Andrew can eat five slices of pizza in just one meal.

e) Grandma, may I please buy these scarves?