TEACHER’S FILE Top Teen 10
GRAMMAR WORKSHEETS
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 13 Module 2 – Young people today
MODAL VERBS
A. Read the following advice column and choose the best option.
Hi Alexandra,
Hi Anthony,
Ever since I was born, I would pick up a pencil
This is such a touching letter, and the first thing I
and draw. The first thing I drew was a high–
want to say is that you (3) wouldn’t / won’t /
heeled shoe I saw in a newspaper. Everyone
mustn’t give up! You are right to think it is going to
loved it. From then on, I have been into fashion
be difficult, but so many designers started like you
and drawing. I feel like I was made for this!
and made it. It sounds like you have the
However, now I have finished high school and I
determination you (4) will / won’t / wouldn’t need.
don’t know what to do, because my family is poor
and I have no contacts. I don’t know enough about your situation to be
able to properly assess the best options for you, so
My parents think I (1) must / can / may give up
here are a few suggestions.
from fashion design, but I feel like they don’t
understand my vision and ideas. What shall I do? College is always a great option if you (5) can /
I (2) might / must / would really appreciate the may / will afford it. If not, try getting a job in a
feedback. fashion store, which (6) must / may / should open
doors for you. You (7) would / shouldn’t / should
Thank you for reading! Anthony
also enter competitions with your work or start your
own blog to show off your designs. Anyway, you (8)
shouldn’t / won’t / might not give up, because
you’ve got the talent and determination, which is
the perfect combination for success.
Source: https://searchingforstyle.com/2013/11/ask-alexandra-
my-family-is-poor-and-i-want-to-be-in-fashion/ Good luck! Alexandra
(shortened and adapted)
D. Rewrite the following sentences. Replace the underlined words by a modal verb.
1. Your closet is full. You had better stop buying new clothes.
Your closet is full. You really ____________________
2. The documentary about fashion will probably start soon.
The documentary about fashion __________________
3. I wasn’t able to buy anything on that sale. There were too many people.
I ________________________________________
4. It is necessary for you to remember to dress your school uniform.
You ______________________________________
5. I’m sure that isn’t Tom; he’s much taller.
That ______________________________________
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