助動詞　大学受験向け

Instructions: Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence. Pay attention to the intended level of certainty and the original meaning.

1. I _________ speak Spanish fluently when I was younger, but I’ve forgotten most of it now.
   a) could
   b) can
   c) may
2. The meeting _________ start at 10 AM sharp, so please be on time.
   a) should
   b) will
   c) would
3. If you _________ to the party tonight, you’ll have a great time.
   a) come
   b) will come
   c) would come
4. You _________ eat too many sweets, or you’ll get a stomachache.
   a) mustn’t
   b) shouldn’t
   c) don’t have to
5. We _________ be able to finish the project on time if we work hard this week.
   a) may
   b) can
   c) must
6. The government _________ increase taxes to pay for the new healthcare program.
   a) should
   b) might
   c) will
7. If you _________ the lottery, what would you do with the money?
   a) win
   b) won
   c) will win
8. The teacher _________ have given us more time to complete the assignment.
   a) must
   b) should
   c) could
9. I _________ have called the doctor earlier; now it’s too late.
   a) should
   b) could
   c) would
10. You _________ be more careful when you’re driving on the highway.
    a) can
    b) should
    c) must
11. The company _________ launch a new product next year, but it hasn’t been officially announced yet.
    a) will
    b) might
    c) can
12. You _________ have missed the train if you hadn’t overslept.
    a) would
    b) could
    c) should
13. The students _________ work harder if they want to pass the exam.
    a) have to
    b) ought to
    c) may
14. The weather forecast says it _________ rain later today, so you should bring an umbrella.
    a) will
    b) can
    c) should
15. I _________ have finished the project on time if I had had more help.
    a) should
    b) could
    c) would
16. You _________ be able to find the information you need in the user manual.
    a) should
    b) might
    c) can
17. The government _________ provide more funding for public schools to improve education.
    a) must
    b) could
    c) may
18. If you _________ to the party, you’ll see some famous actors and actresses.
    a) come
    b) will come
    c) would come
19. You _________ have told me that you were going to be late.
    a) should
    b) could
    c) would
20. The scientist said that we _________ find a cure for cancer in the next decade.
    a) should
    b) may
    c) would
21. The coach said that the team _________ have won the game if they had played better defense.
    a) would
    b) should
    c) could
22. I _________ have finished the marathon if I hadn’t trained for months.
    a) shouldn’t
    b) couldn’t
    c) wouldn’t
23. The police officer told the driver that he _________ park in that spot.
    a) mustn’t
    b) couldn’t
    c) shouldn’t
24. The doctor said that the patient _________ recover from the surgery, but it will take time.
    a) should
    b) can
    c) will
25. If you _________ early, you will have more time to study for the exam.
    a) wake up
    b) will wake up
    c) would wake up
26. The lawyer said that the defendant _________ not be guilty because there was no evidence against him.
    a) might
    b) would
    c) should
27. You _________ have told me that the concert was canceled.
    a) should
    b) could
    c) would
28. The restaurant manager said that they _________ have a table available at 7 PM.
    a) will
    b) might
    c) can
29. If you _________ the recipe correctly, the cake will turn out perfectly.
    a) follow
    b) will follow
    c) would follow
30. The teacher told the students that they _________ do the homework every day to improve their English.
    a) have to
    b) may
    c) can