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 / look) like a police officer, but I sure am one.
...... (You / see) my point right now, but trust me there's one.
...... (The gardener / water) the plants every day, but when it's really hot, he always takes good care of them.
...... (The little girl / know) the truth but she's not stupid.
...... (It / be) a fast way of doing things, but it's a safe one.
...... (We / have) enough time for the whole presentation, but I want to explain the basics.
...... (They / come) from Scotland, but they've got a great Scottish accent.
...... (The PA / work) very hard, but she always does her job well.
...... (You / write) beautiful fairy tales, but you've certainly got a good taste in poetry.
...... (Sarah / make) the right decisions all the time, but she's very dependable.
...... (The Hobbsons / buy) a new cooker this week.
...... (It / make) much sense, but we know you're right.