Exercices : Les Verbes Modaux

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Partie 1 : Completez avec le bon modal (can, could, must, should, will, would, may, might)

1. You wear a seatbelt — it's the law. (obligation forte)
2. you pass me the salt, please? (demande polie)
3. She speak three languages when she was a child. (capacite passee)
4. It rain tomorrow — the sky looks a bit grey. (faible probabilite)
5. I call you this evening if I have time. (futur possible)
6. I open the window? It's very hot in here. (proposition)
7. You apologize to her. That was rude. (conseil fort)
8. I leave early today? I have a doctor's appointment. (permission formelle)
9. He be at home — I saw his car outside. (deduction logique)
10. I like a table for two, please. (politesse)

Partie 2 : Choisissez la bonne option (A, B ou C)

11. "You ___ park here." (interdiction) — A) mustn't   B) don't have to   C) shouldn't
12. "She ___ be tired after the marathon." (deduction certaine) — A) might   B) must   C) should
13. "You ___ come tomorrow — it's optional." — A) mustn't   B) can't   C) don't have to
14. "When I was 5, I ___ read." (capacite passee) — A) can   B) could   C) would
15. "I ___ have called you before coming." (regret) — A) should   B) must   C) would

Partie 3 : Corrigez les erreurs

16. She cans drive.
17. You must to call him.
18. He will can finish later.
19. I am can speak English.
20. Would you can help me?

Corrige

Partie 1 : 1. must • 2. Could • 3. could • 4. might • 5. will/might • 6. Shall • 7. should • 8. May • 9. must • 10. would

Partie 2 : 11. A • 12. B • 13. C • 14. B • 15. A

Partie 3 : 16. She can drive. • 17. You must call him. • 18. He will be able to finish later. • 19. I can speak English. • 20. Could you help me?