Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal auxiliary verb 'would' and the words in brackets to express refusal.
I wanted to learn the truth but Michael ...... (not / tell) me anything.
Jane's car ...... (not / start) this morning, so I was 20 minutes late for work.
My dad ...... (not / let) me go to the concert when I was thirteen.
The nasty children ...... (not / stop) bullying the chubby boy.
The new teacher ...... (not / stop) giving us homework until we all refused to do it.
Our supervisor ...... (not / talk) about his private matters at work at all.
I ...... (not / try) stealing your money, Hannah.
David's watch ...... (not / work) for several days. That's when he decided to buy a new one.
My motorbike ...... (not / start) yesterday, but it seems to be ok today.
The children ...... (not / reveal) their secret even to their parents.
Sandra's mother ...... (not / allow) her to go out with boys until she was sixteen.
Martin ...... (not / say) a word, but I know he's up to something really naughty.