MODAL VERBS EXERCISES

1. Choose the correct answer.

1. Mike´s back has stopped hurting, so he​ needs to / don´t need to / doesn´t need​to go to
the doctor.

2. This man has got a serious injury. He ​need to / needs to / don´t need to​get to a
hospital immediately.

3. Tourists ​need to / don´t need to / doesn´t need​to pay for healthcare in this country. It´s
free.

4. We are both very fat. We ​need to / needs to / doesn´t need​to lose weight.

2. Choose ALL the correct answers for each sentence.

1. You…………..see a doctor, you´ll be fine son.

a) don´t have to b) don´t need to c) must

2. You………touch anyone here because there is a very high risk of infection.

a) must b) have to c) mustn´t

3. I ……visit my cousin in hospital today. He´s been there for a week and I haven´t seen him
yet.

a) should b) need to c) shouldn´t

4. You ……………….study for years to become a doctor.

a) should b) have to c) must

5. The doctor ……………wear gloves during operations.

a) must b) needs to c) has to

​3. Complete the following sentences using each modal verb in the box once.

should mustn´t doesn´t need to have to

shouldn´t

1.​ ​Ben is allergic to nuts. He …………………………..eat that nut cake.

2.​ ​Liz……………………………..go to hospital. Her injury isn´t serious.

3.​ ​Nancy is always tired. She …………………..sleep more.

4.​ ​You…………………….. smoke cigarettes. It´s very bad for you.

5.​ ​Doctors …………….wash their hands before surgery.

4. Rephrase the following sentences usin a suitable modal verb expressing obligation,
necessity, lack of obligation or prohibition.

1. It isn't necessary for them to buy a new car.

They

2. In Spain it isn´t compulsory to do military service

People

3. Suspects are not obliged to say anything to the police

Suspects

4. It’s obligatory that children are accompanied by an adult at the zoo.

Children

5. It Is is necessary for us to leave at once.

We

6. It is necessary for him to go there.

He

7. It's not necessary for you to wear a uniform.

You

8. It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat.

You

9. It’s compulsory for all students to attend lessons

​All students

10.​ Y
​ ou aren’t allowed to talk during the exam

You
11. It’s forbidden to park here

You

12. Eating chewing gum in the class is prohibited

Students

13. Speaking Spanish is not allowed in our English classes.

We

14. A driving license isn't necessary for that job.

​You