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When English teacher gives homework
Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.
1. After months of planning, the new policy finally ___.
A) took off
B) fell through
C) came into effect
D) gave in
2. I was completely ___ by her sudden decision to resign.
A) taken in
B) taken off
C) taken up
D) taken aback
3. He was accused of trying to ___ sensitive information.
A) give off
B) give out
C) cover up
D) back out
4. The company has decided to ___ 200 workers due to budget cuts.
A) take on
B) lay off
C) break up
D) pull through
5. I don’t know how she manages to ___ such a busy schedule.
A) keep up with
B) put up to
C) come down with
D) take in
6. The teacher asked us to ___ the assignment by Friday.
A) hand over
B) hand down
C) hand in
D) hand out
7. The thief tried to ___ as a security guard.
A) get across
B) pass off
C) make out
D) take up
8. We’ll have to ___ the meeting due to the storm.
A) call in
B) call off
C) call up
D) call out
9. She tends to ___ her problems rather than confronting them.
A) bottle up
B) break out
C) take up
D) turn down
10. The children quickly ___ the new game.
A) picked on
B) picked over
C) picked up
D) picked through

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📝 Advanced Modal Verbs Quiz (Choose the best option A, B, C, or D)

1. You ___ have seen her at the meeting. She was out of town.
A) should
B) must
C) can't
D) might

2. If he trained harder, he ___ win the championship.
A) can
B) could
C) must
D) should have

3. She ___ have taken a taxi, but she chose to walk.
A) must
B) might
C) could
D) would

4. We ___ submit the project by Friday or we’ll miss the deadline.
A) must
B) might
C) should
D) could

5. You ___ have told me the truth earlier. It would have saved us time.
A) must
B) should
C) could
D) would

6. He ___ be sleeping now. He worked all night.
A) must
B) should
C) can
D) may not

7. She ___ have passed the test without studying. It's impossible.
A) could
B) might
C) can't
D) would

8. They ___ have taken the wrong train — they’re not here yet.
A) must
B) should
C) could
D) may

9. You ___ smoke in this area. It's a non-smoking zone.
A) must
B) mustn't
C) can't
D) shouldn't

10. We ___ have booked the tickets earlier. Now they’re sold out.
A) must
B) might
C) could
D) should

11. ___ you help me with this report when you have time?
A) Might
B) Can
C) Must
D) Should

12. I ___ speak five languages when I was younger, but I’ve forgotten two.
A) must
B) should
C) could
D) would

13. You ___ be joking! That price is outrageous!
A) should
B) must
C) have to
D) must be

14. He ___ be at the office, but I’m not sure.
A) must
B) has to
C) might
D) can’t

15. You ___ have been more polite during the interview.
A) would
B) should
C) must
D) could

16. They ___ be home already; their car isn’t in the driveway.
A) mustn’t
B) can’t
C) shouldn’t
D) won’t

17. I ___ have studied law, but I chose medicine instead.
A) should
B) could
C) might
D) must

18. You ___ wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. It’s the law.
A) could
B) should
C) must
D) may

19. She ___ be at the gym now. She always goes around this time.
A) should
B) must
C) can
D) may not

20. He ___ have left already — his coat is still here.
A) must
B) can’t
C) should
D) may

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Answers & Explanations

# Your Answer Correct Answer Explanation

1 C C - can't "She was out of town" = it's impossible → can't have seen her
2 B B - could Hypothetical condition: If he trained harder, he could win
3 C C - could She had the option = could have taken
4 A A - must Obligation = must submit
5 B B - should Past advice/regret = should have told me
6 A A - must Logical deduction = must be sleeping
7 C C - can't Impossible in past = can't have passed
8 D D - may Speculation/possibility = may have taken
9 B B - mustn't Strong prohibition = mustn’t smoke
10 D D - should Missed opportunity = should have booked
11 B B - can Polite request = Can you help me...?
12 C C - could Past ability = could speak five languages
13 B B - must Strong reaction/assumption = You must be joking!
14 C C - might Uncertain possibility = might be at the office
15 B B - should Criticism/past advice = should have been more polite
16 B B - can’t Logical deduction: not home = can’t be home
17 B Correct: B - could Missed opportunity in the past = could have studied law
18 C Correct: C - must Legal obligation = must wear a helmet
19 B B - must Strong logical deduction from habit = must be at the gym
20 B B - can’t Logical impossibility = can’t have left (coat still here)

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