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Answers to Modal Verb Quiz

Should, have to, must and need

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  • I could work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's possible for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I must work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's absolutely necessary for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I need to work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's important for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I have to work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's absolutely necessary for me to work on Saturdays and someone forces him to do so.

  • I mustn't work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's forbidden for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I couldn't work on Saturdays.
    Answer: I'm unable to work on Saturdays.

  • I don't have to work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It isn't necessary for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I shouldn't work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It isn't a good idea for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I should work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's a good idea for me to work on Saturdays.

  • I might work on Saturdays.
    Answer: It's a possibility that I might work on Saturdays.

Modal Verb Review Quiz 1

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