1.2 - 1.3 Modal Verbs Exercises

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Modal Verbs

I. Complete the dialogues with the modal verbs in the boxes

can’t can couldn’t

1. A: ____________ you lend me your car?


B: No, you ____________ drive!
A: You mean, I ____________ drive three months ago, but now I’m a great driver.

can wasn’t able to may

2. A: Tom ____________ finish his project on time, so he got a bad grade. ____________ you
please call him and talk to him? He’s really upset.
B: Sure. ____________ I borrow your cell phone?

wasn’t able to could may


3. A: Good evening. ____________ I ask you something?
B: Of course.
A: When is flight RD7001 going to arrive? ____________ you check?
B: I´m sorry, but the plane ____________ take off because of bad weather.
A: Oh dear.

can may can’t

4. A: Excuse me, you ____________ bring your dog into this store.
B: ____________ I just see that coat for a minute?
A: I’m very sorry, but no. However, I ____________ tell you the price. It’s $125.
B: Thank you.

Mitchell, H.Q.. (2010). Traveler Pre-Intermediate A2, American edition, Workbook.


European Union: MM Publications. PP. 24-25.
II. Put the dialogue in the correct order. Write 1-8.

_____ Sorry. I wasn’t able to get here earlier. Am I too late?

_____ Could I have a window seat please?

_____ It’s fine. May I see your passport, please?

_____ Thank you.

_____ And this small one here.

_____ Ok, put them on the conveyor belt, please.

_____ Certainly. How many bags are you checking in? Just one?

_____ Of course, there you go.

Mitchell, H.Q.. (2010). Traveler Pre-Intermediate A2, American edition, Workbook.


European Union: MM Publications. PP. 24-25.

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