【常见情态动词的根基用法】

1. Susan is good at English and she _____ sing English songs.
   a. need b. may c. can d. have

2. ——Mom, _____ I play football this afternoon？
   ——Sure, but you _____ finish your homework fisrt.
   a. may; could b. can; must c. can; mustn’t d. may; can’t

3. ——Do you know the sone Come on, Haixi!
   ——Yes, and I _____ sing it well. 
   a. must b. can c. need d. should

4. You _____ have no problem with reading this language.
   a. need b. should c. needn’t d. can

5. You _____ let the children play in the street. It’s too dangerous.
   a. should b. shouldn’t c. must d. need

6. ——Don’t forget to close the door when you leave the room.
   ——No, I _______.
   a. won’t b. don’t c. mustn’t d. can’t

7. ——Whose is this book written by Yang Jiang?
   ——Carol’s favorite writer is Yang Jiang. It _____ be hers.
   a. mustn’t b. must c. can’t d. can

8. _______ I have a quick word with you? Something important has happened.
   a. must b. could c. would d. should

9. ——Dick, ______ I use your e-dictionary?
   ——Yes, sure. _____ you give it to David after you use it？
   a. will; would b. may; might c. can; could d. shall; should

10. ______ you please sing us an English song？
    a. would b. may c. shall d. should

11. In order to speak English better, we ______ be afraid of losing face. Because the most important thing is to practice. Remember, practice makes perfect. 
    a. should b. shouldn’t c. have to d. must

12. I have travelled a lot. I _______ speak four languages.
    a. can b. may c. must d. need

13. ——You look very pretty, if I _____ say so.
    ——Thanks a lot for saying that.
    a. must b. may c. will d. have to

14. Reading a large number of books _____ make us wiser. The more we read, the more we know.
    a. can b. should c. would d. have to

15. ——_______ I hand in the report today?
    ——No, you needn’t.
    a. can b. must c. shall d. could

16. ——______ I park my car here for a while?
    ——No, you mustn’t. Do you see the sign “NO PARKING”？
    a. would b. may c. must d. should

17. ——I don’t care what people think.
    ——Well, you ______ . You’re not alone in this world.
    a. can b. may c. should d. will

18. ——Hi, Jack! Could you come to English party?
    ——Sorry, I _______. I have to look after my little sister at home.
    a. must b. could c. can’t d. needn’t

19. ——I still haven’t found my pet dog.
    ——I’m sorry to hear that. You _______ be very sad.
    A. can              B. should           C. must            D. will

20. ——How often do I need to feed the dog?
    ——It ______ food every day, or it will be hungry.
    A. must give      B. must be give       C. must gave         D. must be given

21. When a virus comes into our body, we get ill. The same thing _____ also happen to a computer.
    A. should      B. need       C. can            D. must
    【情态动词易混点辨析】

22. The story ______ scary, but it is true.
    A. maybe           B. may be          C. may be is        D. may

23. ——I want to be an artist, but it _______ a little hard.
    ——Work hard, and _____ you’ll succeed at last.
    A. maybe; may be        B. may be; maybe      C. maybe; maybe     D. may be; may be

24. Look! The traffic light has turned red. We _____ stop our car.
    A. can      B. can’t            C. must          D. mustn’t

25. ——The manager says that there’s no hot water after 8:00 tonight.
    ——You mean we _____ go to bed without a shower. How terrible!
    A. can        B. have to          C. may            D. should

26. They _______ do well in the exam.
    A. can be able to       B. be able to       C. can able to       D. are able to

27. ——Must he sing the song in English？
    ——No, he _______.
    A. needn’t        B. can’t          C. mustn’t         D. don’t

28. ——Do you think that Kobe will be elected as the MVP this year?
    ——It _____ him. He has retired since April 13.
    A. can’t be      B. mustn’t be       C. must be         D. can be

29. ——Must I go to law school and be a lawyer like you, Dad?
    ——No, you _____, son. You’re free to make your own decision.
    A. can’t     B. mustn’t         C. shouldn’t          D. needn’t

30. ——May I take the dog with me, sir?
    ——_______. Pets are not allowed to enter the hall.
    A. Yes, you may        B. No, you mustn’t     C. Yes, you can     D. No, you needn’t

31. The girl in the classroom _____ be Sarah. She has gone to the library.
    A. may           B. must           C. can’t           D. needn’t

32. ——Whose bike is this?
    ——I am not sure. It _______ be Mary’s.
    A. shall            B. must             C. might            D. should

33. All the students _____ know cheating in the exam is not allowed.
    A. need              B. may             C. must            D. can

34. ——How is your grandma?
    ——She’s fine. She used to _____ TV at home after supper. But now she is used to _____ out for a walk.
    A. watch; go     B. watching; go      C. watching; going   D. watch; going

35. ——Mom, the train is leaving in eight minutes. I _____ go now.
    ——Okay, Jim, call me when you get there.
    A. may             B. must          C. can             D. might

36. ——What’s wrong with Judy? She has been absent for two days.
    ——Oh, she ______ be ill. Let’s go to ask Mr. Green.
    A. may          B. need            C. would            D. must

37. The film made by Walt Disney _____ all over the world.
    A. is used to show       B. is used to showing      C. used to show     D. used to be shown

38. He ______ go out with his parents, but now he _____ staying at home alone.
    A. used to; is used to      B. is used to; used to         C. use to; is used to

39. John _____ his father about his failure in the exam.
    A. dares not tell        B. dares not telling      C. dare not tell        D. dares not to tell

40. The fir spread through the hotel very quickly but everyone ____ get out.
    A. had to         B. would            C. could         D. was able to

41. ——Honey, how are you feeling now?
    ——I feel much better, mom. So you _____ take me to see a doctor.
    A. can’t          B. mustn’t          C. needn’t         D. couldn’t

42. Look at the “No Photos” sign. You _____ take photos in the art museum.
    A. should         B. can              C. needn’t         D. mustn’t