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VI. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals.

1. I _______________ rather stay at home than go to the club.
2. She _______________ have gone to stay with her mother.
3. I _______________ look silly in this coat.

4. Politics _______________ be really boring.
5. I am sure you are not serious. You _______________ be joking.
6. The weather _______________ be sunny tomorrow.

7. How _______________ you have left the bathroom in such a mess?
8. I _______________ speak Swedish, Dutch, and Japanese.

VII. Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs.
1. It _______________ rain later in the evening today.

2. If you want to score good marks, you _______________ to work hard for your exams.
3. We _______________ remember the traffic rules when we step out on the road.
4. _______________ I ask a favour from you?

5. I _______________ to win the contest to earn some pocket money.
6. We _______________ help the old and the needy.
7. _______________ she mind going out for lunch with us?

8. I wish I _______________ fly like a bird.
9. You _______________ take care of your younger sister when your parents are away.
10. Reena _______________ perform the opening ceremony dance next week for the new
amphitheatre.

VIII. Tick (3) the correct helping verbs in the following sentences.
1. Your mother is not keeping well. You ought to/would help her in the household chores.
2. If everything goes well, we might/should win the match.
3. Can/Might I help you in making this project model?

4. Do/Does you need anything from the grocer?
5. She is not well. You should/will visit her.
6. Should/May I open the window for fresh air?
7. They could/should be here any time.
8. You can/may use my laptop, but with care.

9. Ritu and Geet is/are coming to our place tonight.
10. If you need that extra income, you ought to/may work overtime.

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