Question

A mysterious letter has arrived for Tom by special delivery. He is nervous about opening it. Add suitable MODAL VERBS to complete the dialogue. He is with Jill, his wife. Jill : ………………………. I have a look at it? (permission) Tom : I ……………………… think who it’s from. (negative ability) Jill : It ……………………… be important. (assumption) Tom : …………………… you read the postmark? (ability) Jill : It ……………………….. be from the taxman. (possibility) Tom : No, it …………………….. be from him. He always uses a special envelope. (negative (assumption) Jill : It ……………………….. be from your bank manager (possibility), so you …………. open it immediately. (advice) Tom : Yes, I ………………………… stop putting it off (obligation). Now, let’s see. Is it

Answer 1

1) May
2) can't
3) might
4) Can
5) may
6) can't
7) might
8) should
9) must/have to