Modals Quiz 3
Fill in the blanks with the correct modals. (TIP: Watch the tenses of the verbs for a possible clue also)
Otto ____________call me at noon. (This was what he said and what I expected to happen)
A. could have
B. should have
C. must have
D. was supposed to
E. shouldn't have
Superman _____________ rescued Lois Lane if he hadn’t been busy elsewhere. (He was capable of the rescue, but he just wasn’t able to do so at that time)
A. could have
B. should have
C. would
D. was supposed to
E. shouldn't have
.
Miranda _________ bought that expensive sweater. (It wasn’t a wise thing to do, but she did it)
A. shouldn't have
B. had to
C. would have
D. should
E. could have
Rachel ________ attend the meeting or lose her job. (It was necessary)
A. could have
B. should have
C. had to
D. was supposed to
E. shouldn't have
We _________ called and told her that we would be late. (It was an obligation)
A. could have
B. should have
C. had to
D. was supposed to
E. shouldn't have
Donald thinks he __________ his meals on time. (It is a compulsion)
A. could have
B. should have
C. had to
D. was supposed to
E. must have
___________
you like to go for a drive or a walk? (an offer or invitation)
A. Should have
B. Would
C. Had to
D. Could have
E. Shouldn't have
Cindy __________ be washing her hair, but she didn’t want to bother. (It needs to be washed)
A. could have
B. should have
C. had to
D. was supposed to
E. should
Phillip ____________ washed the dog, but he couldn’t catch it. (He intended to do it)
A. could have
B. would have
C. must have
D. was supposed to
E. should