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English, World Languages
8th
grade
Past modals of ability and obligation
12 questions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Mary was obliged to study Science everyday last month
Mary _____ study Science everyday last month
has to
had to
didn't have to
could
- 2. Multiple Choice
It was possible for Judy to carry all the groceries
Judy _____ carry all the groceries
can
could
is able to
couldn't
- 3. Multiple Choice
I was able to swim underwater when I was 8
I _____ swim under water when I was 8
had to
couldn't
can't
could
- 4. Multiple Choice
The goalkeeper was not able to play well at the game
The goalkeeper _____ play well at the game
couldn't
can't
could
is able to
- 5. Multiple Choice
William couldn't borrow a book with his old library card. He needed to renew it.
William _____ his library card.
renewed
didn't have to renew
had to renew
couldn't renew
- 6. Multiple Choice
Charlie didn't need to do homework when he was a child
Charlie _____ do homework when he was a child
had to
didn't have to
has to
couldn't
- 7. Multiple Choice
It wasn't necessary to park outside school last year.
I _____ park outside school last year.
didn't have
had to
could
didn't have to
- 8. Multiple Choice
In my previous school it wasn't necessary to wear uniform
We _____ to wear uniform in my previous school
have to
didn't have to
had to
didn't had to
- 9. Multiple Choice
Anna was able to sell her iPhone for a good price
Anna _____ sell her iPhone for a good price
could
couldn't
had to
has to
- 10. Multiple Choice
When I was at school students were obliged to sing the hymn before classes.
When I was at school students _____ sing the hymn before classes.
didn't have to
have to
didn't had to
had to
- 11. Multiple Choice
Jamie wasn't able to skateboard when he was 4
Jamie _____ skateboard when he was 4
was able to
could
couldn't
had to
- 12. Multiple Choice
When I was young we could arrive home late on weekends
When I was young we _____ arrive home on time on weekends
didn't had to
have to
didn't have to
could
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