Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal auxiliary 'could' and the correct forms of the verbs in brackets -- simple, progressive, perfect.
The athlete ...... (win) the marathon if he had trained a little harder.
The Jacksons ...... (fly) to Rome right now if they had answered the last question of the quiz correctly.
The head of the town council ...... (help) build a new shopping park in our town if he's motivated enough to do so.
The market leader ...... (fill) the niche market a long time ago if the company had been run by a more competent CEO.
This time tomorrow, Pete ...... (enjoy) a romantic walk with Lilly if he had had the courage to ask her out.
The limo driver ...... (deliver) the package some time tomorrow morning. Just ask him, he might agree to do so.
David's personal assistant ...... (type) all those letters within an hour. She's got a stunning typing speed.
The students ...... (write) their essays last week during the holidays.
I suppose you shouldn't disturb Mr Handerson as he ...... (design) the new models at the moment.
Don't go in there right now. The bankers ...... (discuss) their new policies. They don't want to be disturbed at present.
The customer ...... (break) the seal if she had tried to force the package open.
We ...... (head) for a lot of trouble if we do not change our policies any time soon.