Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal verb 'should' and the words in brackets.
David is often late in the mornings, but he ...... (arrive) before 10.00 o'clock.
I suppose Mr Marley ...... (not / be) late this time as he's promised to come in time for today's meeting.
The tram is often late in the evenings, but it ...... (come) any time now. It's never late more than five minutes, you see.
I guess it ...... (stop) raining any time now. It's been raining for two whole days. It never rains this often in our area.
My brother ...... (bring) the lunch today. He's not very forgetful and I've sent him a text to bring something in.
Our CEO ...... (give) us feedback on our last project today. He seldom informs us about anything on any other day except Monday.
The tourist guide ...... (take) the group to the city centre in the afternoon. He usually does that after lunch.
The mayor ...... (make) a speech at the meeting tonight. He usually introduces his agenda and announces the next speaker.
The students ...... (hand) in their essays by Friday if they want to receive their credits this term.
The pupils ...... (not / forget) to learn the poems if they want to get good marks.
The painter ...... (finish) his latest portrait on Saturday if he wants to get paid for his work.
Mr Freedman ...... (leave) the office at 7.00 o'clock sharp. He's been leaving work a little early this week.