Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal or semi-modal auxiliary verb.
1. She didn't answer her phone. She .............................. asleep.
2. You ............................... to me. Why didn't you?
3. He pushed the cart with all his strength but it ......................... an inch.
4. I .............................. sing very well.
5. My grandfather traveled a lot. He ........................... speak many languages.
6. If we hadn't lost our way we ................................ on time.
7. Although the doctors tried their best, they ............................... her.
8. When we lived in Chennai we ............................ often go to the beach.
9. I ............................... to your party on Sunday.
10. I asked her again and again but she ................................ me anything.
11. Ask her. She ..................................... help you.
12. If you ......................... see him, tell him that he owes me a drink.
Answers
1. She didn’t answer her phone. She might have been asleep.
2. You should have listened to me.
3. He pushed the cart with all his strength but it wouldn’t move an inch.
4. I could / used to be able to sing very well.
5. My grandfather traveled a lot. He could speak many languages.
6. If we hadn’t lost our way we would have reached on time.
7. Although the doctors tried their best, they could not save her.
8. When we lived in Chennai we would often go to the beach.
9. I can’t / won’t be able to come to your party on Sunday.
10. I asked her again and again but she wouldn’t tell me anything.
11. Ask her. She might be able to help you.
12. If you should see him, tell him that he owes me a drink.
