Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal verb 'would' and the words in brackets.
There was a small chance that my brother ...... (still / arrive) in time.
I swear I didn't know you ...... (do) such a silly thing, Michael.
I suppose our first English teacher who was really interested in one of our friends ...... (actually / ask) for her hand in marriage one day.
The sweet babysitter who took care of our son ...... (become) our daughter-in-law one day.
The new junior manager who ...... (stir) a lot of trouble in the company looked really cute.
The mountain rescue service guys saved the life of a man who ...... (later / be) promoted and become their boss.
Mr Salinger got to know Mr Burns who ...... (turn) out to be his long-lost brother by accident.
Peter's former student who ...... (become) a great person to be with used to be his favourite in those good old days.
The fire fighters had passed the block of flats which ...... (burn) to the ashes just two hours before the fire broke out.
The kung fu master didn't know that his new opponent ...... (kick) his ass.
Some of the contestants didn't realise how much they ...... (get) hurt entering into competition with Drake.
The chef wanted to prepare some great stakes for the guests who ...... (only / frown) at the sight of the marvellous food.