Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal auxiliary verb 'would' and the words in brackets to express willingness in the past.
The young girl ...... (frequently / iron) shirts and blouses, but she never even touched a broom to sweep the floor.
My sweetheart Lilly ...... (always / study) hard to score high in our English exams.
The army general ...... (sometimes / send) a few spies ahead of the whole company to check the terrain.
The four friends ...... (never / argue) about a girl. They always thought that their friendship was more important than girls.
Our secret agents ...... (seldom / be) captured and tortured. We trained them really well.
The choir ...... (always / meet) on Saturday afternoons to practise their beautiful songs.
I ...... (never / trust) your department. They always gave us misinformation only.
Delilah's cousin ...... (sometimes / invite) her out for walks in the countryside when she visited him during her holidays.
My neighbour's cat ...... (always / jump) on the window ledge and enjoy the warm weather.
Mr Rochester's dog ...... (sometimes / bark) at night when my wife was coming home.
The professor ...... (often / leave) his notes on the desk and wander through the classroom to make close contact with his students.
The local scientists ...... (usually / discuss) important matters on Mondays and work on the corresponding solutions on the other weekdays.