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Mixed Modals ESL Worksheet

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ESL Worksheet: Mixed Modals

Instructions: Choose the correct answer.

Q1 - They ____ be on holiday, but I'm not sure.
 
can
 
may
Q2 - You ____ be right, but I'd still like to check.
 
can
 
could
Q3 - ____ you turn it down a bit please?
 
Can
 
May
Q4 - It's OK- you ____ go when you've finished.
 
may
 
might
Q5 - Ask any questions now as you ____ not talk during the test.
 
may
 
could
Q6 - You ____ smoke in the cinema.
 
can't
 
might not
Q7 - From the way he speaks, he ____ be from London.
 
can
 
could
Q8 - It's impossible- they _____ have finished it already!
 
can't
 
mustn't
Q9 - The weather ____ be better tomorrow.
 
can
 
may
Q10 - ____ you speak Japanese?
 
Can
 
May

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