Transcript Exercise on Modal Verbs and their Substitutes

Exercise on Modal Verbs and
their Substitutes
Choose the correct substitute for each modal verb.
1. We ought to win the race.
 → We (are able to, are allowed to, are
supposed to) win the race.
2. I can swim.
 → I (have to, am able to, am supposed to)
swim.
3. You must meet my best friend.
 → You (have to, are able to, are allowed to)
meet my best friend.
4. He should be in bed by now.
 → He (has to, is supposed to, is allowed to) be
in bed by now.
5. I must get up early.
 → I (have to, am able to, am allowed to) get up
early.
6.
They may stay up late.
 → They (have to, are allowed to, are supposed
to) stay up late.
7.
She needs to see the doctor.
 → She (has to, is allowed to, is able to) see the
doctor.
8.
We need not walk. →
 We (do have to, are not able to, are not
supposed to) walk.
9.
You must not sleep →
 You (do not have to, are not allowed to, are not
able to) sleep.
10. Should I go to the cinema with them?
 → (Am I able to, Am I allowed to, Am I supposed
to) go to the cinema with them?