Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal verb 'would' in the negative and the words in brackets. Use contracted negative forms in all your answers.
...... (I / stop) asking silly questions even if you gave me a straight answer, Bill.
...... (You / wear) those awful shoes anymore if somebody told you they looked terrible.
...... (The printer / make) the awful sound all the time if you put a new cartridge in it at last.
...... (It / be) so bad if you told me the truth.
...... (Ms Simmons / speak) angrily if the headmistress weren't so rude.
...... (David / risk) his own life for anybody else.
...... (Those yobs / stop torturing the poor little cat.
...... (The skilled hunter / hurt) a fly if he could help it.
...... (The butchers / sell) the meat at such a low price.
...... (The young boy / kiss) his mother goodbye today.
...... (The family / drop) litter in the streets. They're really tidy people, you see.
...... (You / call) me names, would you?