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Modal Verbs & Conditionals Flashcards

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  1. She _____ swim very well when she was a child.

    Answer: could

    'Could' expresses past ability, making it the correct modal here.

  2. You _____ wear a seatbelt when driving. It's the law.

    Answer: must

    'Must' expresses a strong obligation or legal requirement.

  3. _____ I open the window? It's very hot in here.

    Answer: Could

    'Could' is used to make a polite request for permission in formal or neutral contexts.

  4. He hasn't eaten all day. He _____ be very hungry.

    Answer: must

    'Must' is used to express a logical deduction based on available evidence.

  5. You _____ park here. It's a no-parking zone.

    Answer: mustn't

    'Mustn't' expresses a prohibition — something that is not allowed.

  6. I'm not sure, but she _____ arrive late because of the traffic.

    Answer: might

    'Might' expresses possibility when the speaker is uncertain about an outcome.

  7. He _____ speak English, French, and German fluently.

    Answer: can

    'Can' is the standard modal for expressing present ability or skill.

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