Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal verb 'may' in the negative and the words in brackets. Use decontracted negative forms in your answers.
...... (I / repeat) everything that Mr Brown has just told me, but I know enough now.
...... (You / get) what you want this time, Martin.
...... (He / be) surprised by that little trick of yours.
...... (She / tell) your secret, but it was still a stupid thing to tell her.
...... (It / ruin) the evening, but it certainly doesn't do anything to make the guests happy.
...... (We / sell) the cottage this year, but we don't need it.
...... (They / pick) up the phone, but they are at home.
...... (She / answer) the door because she's away on holiday.
...... (You / speak) Spanish, but you're a perfect expert.
...... (They / make) the beds every morning, but they're quite hard working staff.
...... (We / read) the whole story, but it certainly is a good one.
...... (It / be) a sunny day today, but it's not cold either.