1. choose the correct form of the modal verb. 1. i am sure he ……. do this work tomorrow. a) could b) will be able to c) was able to 2. i ……… wear a formal dress, i was having an interview that day. a) must b) had to c) was to 3. when you meet him, you ….. be very careful not to upset him. a) had to b) are to c) must 4. when i was young i ….. run for miles. a) could b) can c) was able to 5. though he could hardly speak he …….. finish the lecture. a) could b) was able to c) will be able 6. when he is better he …….. have walk in the garden when it’s fine. a) will be allowed to b) can c) may 7. you have wonderful dresses, maral, ……… i take one with your kind permission? a) can b) may c) am allowed 8. dear mum, i ……… have a minute’s rest since you left. a) couldn’t b) wasn’t able to c) haven’t been able to
2. Bob asked Sam if he had read May periodicals.
3. Bob said that Sam had received a lot of mail the day before.
4. Bob said that they should go to the opera house in two days.
5. Bob asked Sam when he sent a telegram to his uncle Peter.
6. Bob asked Sam when they arrived in Sydney, they would take a taxi.
7. Bob said that he was sure his granny would get over the pain in her leg.
8. Sam said that his cousin was nearly sixteen.