PET Modal Verbs & Conditionals 3

Question 1

You _____ to see a doctor if that pain doesn't stop.

Accepted Answer

ought

Answer

'Ought to' is used to give advice or express what is advisable, similar to 'should'.

Question 2

If you feel tired during the exam, you _____ take a short break.

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

'Should' is used to give advice or a recommendation about the best course of action.

Question 3

She _____ speak any foreign languages when she started the job.

Accepted Answer

couldn't

Answer

'Couldn't' expresses past inability — something someone was not able to do at a specific time.

Question 4

If the weather _____ better, we would go for a walk.

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

Second conditional sentences use 'were' (for all subjects) in the if-clause to describe unreal or unlikely situations.

Question 5

_____ you mind closing the door? There is a draught.

Accepted Answer

Would

Answer

'Would you mind + -ing' is a fixed polite expression used to make a request.

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