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Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 1

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Match the following statements with the meaning below. Check your answers on the following answer page.

  • Jack could get to work earlier.
  • Jack must get to work earlier.
  • Jack should get to work earlier.
  • Jack needs to get to work earlier.
  • Jack might get to work earlier.
  • Jack has to get to work earlier.
  • Jack couldn't get to work earlier.
  • Jack doesn't have to get to work earlier.
  • Jack mustn't get to work earlier.
  • Jack shouldn't get to work earlier.

  • It's absolutely necessary for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It's possible for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • Jack's unable to get to work earlier.
  • It isn't necessary for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It's forbidden for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It's important for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It's a good idea for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It's absolutely necessary for Jack to get to work earlier and someone forces him to do so.
  • It's a good idea for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It isn't a good idea for Jack to get to work earlier.
  • It's a possibility that Jack might get to work earlier.

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