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EXERCISES

ENGLISH C) Fill in the blanks with the suitable modal verbs given in the boxes below. could have

dared
happen to
must

shouldn’t have needn’t have should have must have

1. Oh, I felt sorry for them. They ____________ stayed up all night studying because the professor decided to postpone
the exam to next week.

2. If the archaeologists ____________ find a rare artefact during the excavation, they will immediately report it to the
authorities.

3. The incredible smell coming from the kitchen means that mom ____________ be baking her famous apple pie.

4. The government ____________ underestimated the effects of climate change; now, rising sea levels have caused
serious flooding.

5. Even though he was afraid of speaking in public, Harry ____________ give a powerful speech at the conference.
6. Sophia ____________ become a world-class musician with her natural talent, but her lack of discipline prevented

her from reaching her full potential.
7. The officials ____________ been conducting regular safety checks to ensure a safe workplace. Then we wouldn’t

have faced such a frightening situation.
8. The new product ____________ met customers’ expectations and needs because there was high demand and
thousands of positive reviews.

D) Complete the following questions with the correct question tags.

1. Everyone in an organisation should have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, ______________?

2. I don’t suppose that humanity will ever fully understand the mysteries of the universe, ______________?
3. These are the types of questions that will be asked during the interview process, ______________?

4. Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone, especially through email or text messages,
______________?

5. Nowhere is like home when it comes to feeling a sense of comfort and belonging, ______________?
6. Parents can hardly spare any free time for themselves due to the demands of raising children, ______________?

7. Let’s go over the key points of the presentation to ensure we have a clear understanding, ______________?

8. Though I have prepared extensively, I am a bit nervous about the upcoming presentation, ______________?

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