B1 Listening: Modal verbs

Listen to the short self-conversation and complete the activities. You have 3 attempts per activity before seeing the correct answers.

🎧 Listen to the dialogue:

Activity 1 — Choose the correct meaning

For each sentence, choose the best meaning of the modal verb in bold.

“She can do the job.”

a) It’s impossible b) She is able to c) She must not d) She is angry
“You should remind her of that.”

a) It’s a suggestion b) It’s a rule c) It’s a past action d) It’s a promise
“She might feel nervous.”

a) It’s certain b) It’s a strong obligation c) It’s a possibility d) It’s a past plan
“She must think about the contract.”

a) It’s optional b) It’s an obligation c) It’s a future plan d) It’s a past habit
“The company will expect her to learn fast.”

a) Prediction / future b) Permission c) Advice d) Obligation
“You could suggest she talks to someone there.”

a) Ability in the past b) Polite suggestion c) Prohibition d) Strong certainty
“That may help her a lot.”

a) Zero possibility b) Strong certainty c) Weak or neutral possibility d) Obligation
“She will need a routine.”

a) Past habit b) Future necessity c) Permission d) Past obligation

Attempts left: 3

Activity 2 — Complete with the most appropriate modal verb

Choose the best modal verb to complete each sentence.

Sofía _____ feel nervous at first.
Fernanda thinks Sofía _____ definitely do the job.
She _____ read the contract carefully — it’s important.
Fernanda _____ suggest that Sofía talks to an employee.
The company _____ expect her to learn quickly.
Sofía _____ need a better routine at the beginning.
Fernanda says she _____ trust herself.
Fernanda _____ call her later with the advice.

Attempts left: 3