情态动词 基础练习

Directions: Read the following sentences, use one word that best fits each blank.

1. — I dreamed of some animals running on the moon.

— It _______ be. There is no air or water on the moon, you know.

2. — How is your new babysitter?

— We _______ ask for a better one. All our kids love her so much.

3. — These peaches really juicy.

— They _______ be! Just see the price, $3, 99 a pound. Very expensive, aren't they!

4. — I saw Kathy in the supermarket yesterday.

— Impossible. It _______ be someone else because Kathy was with me all day yesterday.

5. There is no need for you to worry about your salary, boy. You _______ get it very soon.

6. It's quite cold here in winter, but it _______ be warm sometimes.

7. He _______ be in the restaurant. His car is just outside it!

8. — Tom, _______ you come bothering him just as he is busy studying?

— I didn't mean to.

9. There's enough time for you to go to the airport. You _______ hurry now.

10. — Will you read me a story, Mummy?

— OK. You _______ have one if you go to bed as soon as possible.

11. — Come to supper with us, Peter.

— Great! I _______ bring a bottle of wine.

12. — Can I have something to eat, Mum? I feel hungry.

— You _______ be hungry. You've just had some bread and ham.

13. Jack, it's too hot here. _______ I open the window?

14. — Could you please have my car ready today?

— Sure, the damage is not that serious, so it _______ be ready by 5: 00 pm.

15. While a great CV _______ get you in the door, a great interview gets you the job.

16. — Sorry, Mum. I got a C in the exam.

— You _______ have done better, but you didn't try your best.

17. It's cold here. _______ I switch on the heating?

18. By the time you get to Shanghai tomorrow, I _______ have left for Chongqing.

19. — I'm sorry. I _______ have shouted at you the other day.

— Forget it. I was a bit out of control myself.

20. — Where is the post office?

— It's just over there, at the end of the street. You _______ not miss it.

21. Mr. Smith is on time for everything. How _______ he be late for the ceremony?

22. You _______ drive forward when the traffic light is red.

23. — Where _______ I meet you tomorrow morning?

— I haven't decided the place. But I'll call you soon.

24. I am going to Europe on vacation together with John if I _______ find the money.

25. You _______ pay too much attention to your handwriting, as it is so important.