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THIRD TERM

4th E.S.O. ENGLISH EXERCISES

UNIT 5 II

1) Fill in the blanks with Can, Cant, Could or Couldnt:1. I ______ pick it up tonight if that is convenient.2. I ______ speak English quite well when I lived in Paris.3. She ______ give you a lesson this evening.4. We wanted to go to the opera but we ______ get the tickets.5. I ______ swim across the river but it was harder than I expected.6. He __________ walk when he was ten months old.7. ______ you speak Japanese? No, I ______, but I ______ speak Chinese.8. I dont know how the cat ______ get through the window but it did.

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Fill in the blanks with MustorMustnt:

1. John ______ go to school everyday.2. A soldier ______ obey orders.3. Cars ______ be parked on double yellow lines.4. Im tired. I ______go to bed early.5. Residents ______ hang washing out of the windows.6. This is a great book. I ______ read it soon.7. You ______ help your mother with the housework.8. You ______ disturb your sister when she is studying.

3) Fill in the blanks using Can/Can' t, Could/couldn't, Must/Mustn' t:1. You ______ work harder if you want to pass the exam.2. I don't want anyone to know. You ______ tell anyone.3. ______ you please open the door?.4. ______ I go out tonight? No, you ______ study English.5. We haven't got much time. We ______ hurry.6. He ______ play tennis very well now but he ______ play really well when he was

young.

7. Tom ______ drive but he hasn't got a car.8. The boy fell into the river but fortunately we ______ rescue him.9. We haven't got enough food at home so we ______ go shopping today.

10. She wasn't at home when I phoned but I ______ contact her at her office.

11. I can't stay in bed tomorrow morning because I ______ work.

12. You ______ touch that switch. It's very dangerous.

13. ______ you post this letter for me?.14. Brian has got three houses, six cars, a yacht. He ______ be very rich.15. You've only just had dinner. You ______ be hungry.

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4) Fill in the blanks using a modal verb:1. We ________ win, but I dont think theres much chance.2. That ________ be her daughter, theyre nearly the same age.3. You ________ pass a special exam to be a teacher.4. In Spain, boys ________ do the military service.5. It took a long time but I ________ repair the car.6. At what age ________ you get a driving licence?7. I left my book at home. ________ I share yours?8. Teacher: You ________(obligation) read the play, but you ________(no

obligation) read the preface.

9. Youre getting fat. You ________ drink less beer. 10. Ive come without any money. ________ you possibly lend me 5 pounds?.

11. A: ________ we meet at Piccadilly Circus?

B: It ________ be better to meet at the theatre. We ________ miss one another at

Piccadilly.12. ________ you like to come on a picnic next weekend?

13. We________ take a taxi. Otherwise, well be late.14. Ive lost my umbrella! I ________ left it on the bus.15. You ________ drive so fast. Theres a speed limit here.16. ________ you get me some aspirin from the chemists, please?.17. I think the finger is broken. You ________ go to hospital.18. You ________ talk i the exam. Its forbidden.19. I can hear the siren now. It ________ be the police.20. ________ you mind if I sit here?.21. My son ___________ be home now. Where can he be?22. I think your thumb is broken. You __________ go to the emergency room.23. If you are interested in losing weight, you __________ try this new diet.24. Johnnies fallen down the stairs! __________ I call an ambulance?25. You __________ come too early. We wont leave until nine oclock.26. The train was badly damaged in the crash, but the passengers __________ get out

through a broken window.

27. Children __________ be accompanied by an adult at the zoo.28. You __________ talk during tests. Its prohibited.29. I can feel the heat. We __________ be near the fire.30. They __________ hear him because he was whispering.31. Youve never heard of the Beatles! You __________ be serious!.32. __________ you like to have dinner with me tonight?.33. __________ I speak to the Chief of Police, please?.34. You __________ let him hear about the party tomorrow. Its a surprise!35. I crashed into a wall, but luckily I __________ force open the car door and escape.36. __________ you please help me wash the car?.

37. I __________ try and eat less sugar. Im having trouble with my teeth.

38. We ___________ go to bed early tonight. We are leaving at 5.30 tomorrow.39.We __________ bring sandwiches. Food will be provided.40.People __________ smoke in non-smoking areas.41.__________ you pass me the sugar, please?42.

__________ I sit down?

43.People __________ check their tyres frequently.

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44.Peter has failed 6 subjects. He __________ pass the course.45.My brother __________ be in his office because he starts working at 9.00 and its

9.30.

46.We almost had an accident, but fortunately, the driver __________ stop in time.47.You ___________play with the knife! Youll cut yourself.48.Workers in this factory __________ wear hard hats.49.I wonder if I __________ open the door.50.Its almost sure Peter is ill. He ___________ be ill.51.We ___________ allow the killing of tigers to continue.52.Why are you at home so early? You ____________ be at work now.53.You ___________ pay the gas bill. Its due tomorrow.54.Perhaps my father will pick you up. My father ___________ pick you up.55.___________ you give me a lift to the station?56.I ___________ you tomorrow because Im going away.57.Luckily, the firemen __________ rescue the family from the burnign building.58.You __________ rush. Weve got plenty of time.59.You __________ leave knives in places where babies __________ get hold of

them.

60.__________ you close the door, please?61.You ___________ take the CD without asking for permission.62.Students __________bring their mobile phones to school.63.She drives very well. She __________ pass her driving test.64.This brochure is free. You ___________ pay for it.65.My sister __________ play the piano very well.66.He __________ escape by climbing the wall of the prison, but the police took him.67.___________ I speak to Mr Smith? Sorry, but Mr Smith has gone out.68.You __________ study hard if you want to pass the course.69.My computer is broken. I ___________ take it to a technician.

5) Change the following sentences to PASSIVE VOICE:1-

What poisoned him?

2- Were awfully sorry but we shall have to put you off till next week3- They have taken down the FOR SALE notice so They must have sold the house4- Hes a dangerous maniac. They ought to lock him up!5- We dont allow smoking here6- They showed her the easiest way to do it7- Why did nobody either lock the car or put it into the garage?

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