Question

Сii. choose the correct modal verb. 1) i found a briefcase on the train. – you ought to/can take it to the police station as soon as possible. 2) did you phone alan yesterday? – no, i didn’t need to/needn’t. he came round to see me. 3) sorry, i’m late. – you might/should wear a watch. 4) you
shouldn’t/needn’t go to the post office. i’ll go there later. 5) could/would i use your mobile phone, please? – yes, of course. 6) helen should be here by now. – she ought to/could have missed the train. 7) where’s collin? – i’m not sure. he might/should be in the study. 8) i ran all the way to
work, but i didn’t need to hurry/needn’t have hurried because i was the first person to arrive.

Answer 1

1) I found a briefcase on the train. – You ought to take it to the police station as soon as possible.

2) Did you phone Alan yesterday? – No, I didn’t need to. He came round to see me.

3) Sorry, I’m late. – You should wear a watch.

4) You needn’t go to the post office. I’ll go there later.

5) Could I use your mobile phone, please? – Yes, of course.

6) Helen should be here by now. – She could have missed the train.

7) Where’s Collin? – I’m not sure. He might be in the study.

8) I ran all the way to work, but I needn’t have hurried because I was the first person to arrive.