B1 English Grammar Test – Modal Verbs multiple-choice questions

1   My sister is only 6, but she … already play the piano.

a) can

b) must

c) has to

2   … you open the window, please?

a) Should

b) Could

c) Must

3   Perhaps he … pass the exam tomorrow.

a) must

b) may

c) has to

4   Students … listen to the teacher.

a) may

b) can

c) must

5   You look very pale. I think you … go to the doctor.

a) should

b) might

c) can

6   I must be at work at 9 o’clock every day. So, I … wake up at 7 a.m.

a) can

b) have to

c) may

7   Steve … drive a car very well. He is a skillful driver.

a) can

b) might

c) has to

8   She … speak German, Italian and French.

a) may

b) can

c) should

9   … you tell me where Trafalgar Square is?

a) Must

b) Might

c) Could

10   Do you see black clouds? It … rain this evening.

a) needs

b) could

c) may

11   Sorry, I have no time to discuss anything now. I … be at a meeting at 10 o’clock.

a) must

b) may

c) could

12   She told me to watch that movie. She told that I … go to the cinema immediately.

a) have to

b) should

c) might

13   I’m very ill. I … go to the doctor.

a) may

b) have to

c) can

14   I can’t understand anything. … you help me, please?

a) Should

b) Might

c) Could

15   Mary says she … read minds.

a) can

b) must

c) have to

16   … you give me a pen, please?

a) Must

b) Should

c) Could

17   I don’t know where to go next summer. I … go to London.

a) have to

b) may

c) should

18   My car is way too dirty. I … clean it immediately.

a) might

b) must

c) can

19   He is a good sportsman, but he … stop smoking.

a) might

b) may

c) should

20   It’s very cold outside. We … put on warm clothes.

a) have to

b) could

c) may

21   I can’t hear you at all. … you speak louder?

a) Could

b) May

c) Must

22   Sabina is 12 and she … skate yet.

a) must

b) couldn’t

c) can’t

23   … you make me a cup of coffee, please?

a) Might

b) Could

c) Must

24   Don’t run! The dog … get furious.

a) needs

b) may

c) must

25   Carol is very ill. She … take medicines every day.

a) can

b) must

c) may

26   You are sometimes totally unbearable! You … be more tolerant.

a) should

b) may

c) have to

27   Pupils … wear a school uniform in some countries.

a) can

b) may

c) have to

28   I’m very busy today. I … stay at work till night.

a) may

b) have to

c) can

29   I’m sorry, I … hear you.

a) can’t

b) mustn’t

c) haven’t to

30   … you take an umbrella, please?

a) Should

b) Could

c) Must