Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal auxiliary verb 'would' and the words in brackets to express refusal.
The police officer ...... (not / tell) us what the whole thing was about.
We ...... (not / break) such a good record, really.
Veronica's parents ...... (not / make) her study on Friday evenings.
The accountant ...... (not / give) us all the information. She said most of it was confidential.
The new teamleader ...... (not / argue) about petty problems. He was only concerned about important things.
The kids next door ...... (not / stay) still for a moment. They always kept doing something.
I ...... (not / make) you pay for a single cup of coffee.
Martha's aunt ...... (not / throw) away the stuff. She's too keen on such petty things.
The car vendor ...... (not / sell) damaged cars. He's too proud of his reputation.
Mr and Mrs Simmons ...... (not / treat) their children badly. I know they're too good to do such horrible things.
A true friend ...... (not / do) such a horrible thing to you.
I ...... (not / leave) you all alone in such a mess, Bertha.