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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Modal Verbs of Ability and Permission Exercise

Look at the following phrases and write in which type you think it is. Then use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill the gaps.



1
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You (may/could)________________ leave now if you wish.
2
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(Could/May)________________ you open the window a bit, please?
3
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(May/Can)________________ you play the piano?
4
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Listen, please. You (may not/could not)________________  speak during this exam.
5
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You (can't/might not)________________ smoke on the bus.
6
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(Can't/May)________________  I make a call on your mobile?
7
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Do you know if Mark (can/may)________________ sing?
8
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(Can't/May)________________ I sit here, please?
9
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Caroline, your friends (can/could)________________ stay the night if they want to. They're perfectly welcome.
10
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I'm sorry but you (can't/may)________________ use the computer until after I've finished.
11
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(May/Could)________________ you lend me 40 Euros til Monday?
12
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Listen, please. Students (may/could)________________ study in the library from five to nine in the evening.








































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