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情态动词的试题100
I was really busy these days, otherwise I _______ to your birthday party last night.A.cameB.did comeC.should have comeD.would have comeIf Helen her credit card, she could have bought the dress.A.broughtB.should bringC.had brought D.were to bringThe weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I the trouble to carry my umbrella.A.needn’t takeB.couldn’t takeC.needn’t have takenD.couldn’t have takenWhen I went to their house, there was no light on. They _____ at home.A.can’t beB.couldn’t beC.can’t have beenD.mustn’t have beenThey received demands that the work ________ at once.A.must be doneB.would be doneC.had been doneD.be done --- Isn’t that Ann’s husband over there ?--- No, it _______ be him--- I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.A.can’tB. must notC.won’tD.may notYou are late. If you ____ a few minutes earlier, you ____ him. A.came; would meetB.had come; would have metC.come; will meetD.had come; would met---Fifty dollars for such a T-shirt!You_____ be joking!--- I’m serious. It’s made of silk.A.mustB.needC.mayD.canThe maths teacher demanded that all the students _____ the examination paper within one and a half hours.A.finish B.finishedC.would finish D.could finishThe doctors are doing all that they _____, but the old man is still not breathing properly.A.shallB.needC.mayD.can—May I smoke here?—If you _____, choose a seat in the smoking section.A.shouldB.couldC.mayD.mustI was really anxious about you. You____ home without a word.A.mustn’t leaveB.shouldn’t have leftC.couldn’t have leftD.needn’t leaveA giant of a man was standing in the doorway. His face was almost completely hidden by a long and untidy hair and a wild beard, but you ______ make out his eyes There was something wrong with the network, or the e-mail____ earlier.A.could have been sentB.might be sentC.need have been sentD.must be sentSorry, I am too busy now. If I _____ time, I would certainly go for an outing with you. A.haveB.have hadC.had hadD.hadDavid, you _____play with the valuable bottle; you_______ break it.A.won’t; can’t B.mustn’t; mayC.shouldn’t; must D.can’t; shouldn’tHe ______ you more help even though he was very busy.A.might have givenB.might give C.may have givenD.may give—How I wish I had studied harder when I was in senior school! —If you had,you ________ a university student now.A.areB.would beC.shouldD.wereIt's high time that you ________ even harder at your lessons as the exam is around the corner.A.workB.will workC.workedD.have to work---- May I smoke here?--- If you, choose a seat in the smoking section.A.shouldB.couldC.mustD.mayBob's doctor suggests _____ for a few days .A.that he is restingB.that he has to restC.him to restD.that he rest–When can I get the result of the test, sir?–You ____ have it next Friday.A.couldB.shallC.mustD.may—How is the debate of your essay?—It ____ well, but I ____one of the key points.A.might work; hadn’t forgotB.needn’t have worked; forgotC.could have workedI didn’t find his office. If only Ihis address!A.had takenB.have takenC.tookD.would takeWhale beachings(搁浅)_______ be caused by factors such as illness, or disorientation(迷失方向)caused by extra noise in the oceans, ______ shipping or oil and gas—I hear your journey was not very pleasant.—But for the sudden rain we _______ a wonderful time.A.will haveB.should haveC.should have hadD.hadIf you _____ leave early on weekdays, do it quietly. The other classmates are also dying to have an early leave.A.canB.mustC.shouldD.mayHis failure suggested that hethe teacher’s suggestions.A.can’t have followedB.needn’t followC.mustn’t have followedD.shouldn’t follow-Will you accept the job offer?-If I five years younger, I it.A.were; have takedB.has been; would takeC.were; would takeD.had been; would have taken--- The research on the new bird flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?---____ my students have a try?A.Shall B.MustThe sleeping baby would be scared _______ a sudden loud noise. A.was thereB.there wasC.should there be D.there should be But for their common interests, they_____ cooperated so smoothly in the investigation of the case.A.could haveB.will not haveC.could not haveD.have not—I saw your uncle take a taxi to the airport.Why didn’t you drive him there?—I,but my car.A.would; was fixedB.would have; was fixedC.would have; was being fwe go to the McDonald’s? I’m sick of the food there!A.NeedB.CanC.ShallD.MustAnirban Maitra, a professor at Oxford University, Jack’s success would not have been possible.A.If it weren’t forB.Were it not forC.Had it not been forD.If itHenrywouldratherthathisgirlfriend_________inthesamedepartmentashedoes.A.workedB.worksC.had workedD.would workIt is recommended that the project ________ not be started until all the preparations have been made.A.mustB.canC.needD.should-Why are you looking so worried? Is there anything I can do for you?-The computer break down when I nearly finished my composition.A.can B.should C.must D.darI told Sally how to get there, but perhaps I ________ for her.A.had to write it out B.must have written it outC.should have written it outD.need to have writtenJohn went to the hospital alone. If he me about it, I would have gone with him.A.should tellB.tellsC.toldD.had toldJack is a great talker.It’s high time that he____something instead of just talking.A.will doB.has doneC.doD.did If it ____for the snow, we____ the mountain yesterday.A.were not, could have climbedB.were not, could climbC.had not been, could have climbedD.hadn’t been, co---Ann looks hot and dry.---So _______ you if you had a high fever.A.doB.areC.willD.would--- Did they attend the opening ceremony? ---They _, but they were late and quit it.A.wouldB.would haveC.didn'tD.will have to"Those responsible for the accidentbe punished while those contributing to solving the problems be rewarded," promised the official then and there.A.needB.mayThe teacher demanded all the exercise books ______ the next day.A.to be handed inB.would be handed inC.be handed inD.to hand in Look at the trouble I am in! If only I your advice!A.followedB.had followedC.should followD.would followHad I known her name,I________.A.would invite her to lunchB.would have invited her to lunchC.invited her to lunchD.could invite her to lunchThe order came that the medical supplies ______ to the village without delay.A.would be sentB.should sendC.be sentD.must be sent --Do you think Jack will lend us a hand?--He is the last one to help others. He _____lend his hand, though.A.canB.mustC.shouldD.might—Catherine, I have cleaned the room for you.—Thanks. You_______ it. I could manage it myself.A.needn’t doB.needn’t have doneC.mustn’t doD.shouldn’t have Most of the big hotels in Shanghai were full last week, but finally we______find a room in a small one.A.ought toB.couldC.were able toD.mightThe boss has given everyone a special holiday, so we ________ go to work tomorrow.A.can’tB.mustn’tC.needn’tD.shouldn’t–Carla _______ go to that historical museum after school when she was a teenager. --No wonder she is so familiar with it. A.couldB.shouldC.might D.would-- Why didn’t you go to Mike’s birthday party yesterday?-- Well, I _____, but I forgot it.A.shouldB.wouldC.should haveD.must have—What does the notice on the wall say?—“No persontake books out of the reading room; otherwise he would be fined.”A.willB.mayC.shallD.mustIf you had arrived half an hour earlier, you _____ the well-known writer in the flesh.A.had metB.would have metC.would meetD.could meet---“Why do you have to be there at six?”---“The teacher demands that everyone _____in his seat at six.”A.would beB.can beC.beD.will be-- Waiter! How soon can I get my food? I just have half an hour left before my train leaves.-- It ______ be ready in five minutes.A.mayB.shouldC.could D.needI ________ be a little bit slow, but at least I don’t make stupid mistakes. A.shouldB.mayC.mustD.need--- Alice looks sad. Did you tell her about her brother’s accident?--- Sorry, I ________ her just before her final exams.A.can’t tellB.mustn’t have toldC.n—It has been nation-widely required that every student ______ have daily exercise for one hour.—Yeah.It is high time that we ______ special attention to physic—Why don’t you wear your jogging shorts, mum?—Well, my legs are too skinny, if you ______ know. A.mustB.can C.mayD.need If we had become aware of danger earlier, we _____ to stay in that temporary shelter.A.wouldn’t chooseB.wouldn’t be choosingC.wouldn’t have been choosingD.w---Why didn’t you reared him of the possible danger?---But whatotherwise? He never listens to me.A.could I doB.could I have doneC.should I doD.must I have do— It’s raining heavily and we can’t go climbing today.— If only the weather _______ fine.A.were B.isC.would be D.had been----Must I finish the jod at seven o’clock?----No, you___________A.mustn’tB.can’tC.needn’tD.don’t have––What a journey! We’ve finally arrived!––_____ an out-of-date train schedule, we would not have missed the train.A.Had we not usedB.Did we useC.If we didn’t The rule demands that everyone ______ quiet in the school library.A.keepsB.keepC.will keepD.should be kept--- It’s so late. Our son______ be back!--- Don’t worry. I dare say he ______ have some extra work to do.A.can; mustB.will; mightC.should; mustD.must; mSince nobody gave him any help, hehave done the research on his own.A.canB.mustC.wouldD.NeedDon’t turn off the computer before closing all programsyou could have problemsA.orB.andC.butD.soIf wea table earlier, we couldn’t be standing here in a queue.A.have bookedB.bookedC.bookD.had booked --- You needn’t take an umbrella. It isn’t going to rain.--- Well, I don’t know. It do.A.mightB.needC.wouldD.shouldI to my cousin’s birthday party last night, but I was not availableA.wentB.had goneC.would goD.would have goneIt be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A.mayB.couldn’tC.shouldD.needn’t I should not have laughed if I ______ you were serious.A.thoughtB.would thinkC.had thoughtD.have thoughtHe ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A.wouldn’tB.shouldn’tC.couldn’tD.mustn’tThe children _____lost in the woods; otherwise, they would have been at the lakeside camp as scheduled. A.must have got B.must get C.should have got D.should g—Do you think George has passed the driving test?—No. If so, he _____his car to our college yesterday.A.would drive B.droveC.would have drivenD.had drivenHard is feeling uncomfortable.He _____ too much at the party last night.A.could drinkB.should drinkC.would have drunkD.must have drunk--Why are your eyes so red? You _______ have slept well last night.A.can'tB.mustn'tC.needn'tD.won't---Yeah, I stayed up late writing a report.— What are you doing this Saturday?— I’m not sure, but I go to the Rolling Stones concertA.mustB.wouldC.shouldD.might— It rained cats and dogs this morning. I’m glad we took an umbrella.—Yeah, we would have got wet all over if we _______.A.hadn’tB.haven’tC.didn’tD.don’tI’d rather you _______that now, than afterwards.A.knowB.to knowC.knowingD.knewThe door ________ open, no matter how hard she pushed. A.shouldn’tB.couldn’tC.wouldn’tD.mightn’tEye doctors recommend that a child’s first eye exam____ at the age of six months old.A.wasB.beC.wereD.isNo one _____ be more generous; he has a heart of gold.A.couldB.mustC.dareD.needIf he had spent more time practicing speaking English before, he _____ able to speak it much better now.A.will beB.would beC.has beenD.would have beenIf you were older, I ____ you to go there yesterday. A.would allowB.should allowC.would have allowed D.had allowed —Mum, would you please buy me an MP5 player?—If you can help do the dishes the whole vacation, you ________ have one as a reward.A.mustB.needC.wouldD.shall--Why didn’t you come to Simon’s party last night?---I wanted to, but my mom simply _________ not let me out so late at night.A.couldB.mightC.wouldD.should----Are you happy that your old friend visited you yesterday? ----I would rather he_______. I was so busy then.A.didn’tB.hadn’tC.hasn’tD.haven’tAccording to the school rules, no child _______ be allowed out of the school during the day, unless accompanied by an adultA.will B.wouldC.mightD.shallIt was so dark outside that the little child ________ go out by himself. A.dare not toB.daredC.daresD.didn’t dare toIt’s high time that we students________ harder as the examination is drawing nearer.A.workB.will workC.workedD.have to workHe suggested the person referred________ put into prison.A.isB.beC.should beD.to beMary _______ be in the hospital. I saw her play basketball a minute ago.A.mustn’tB.shouldn’tC.can’tD.may notThe children in the orphanage requested they ______on a tour across the city.A.takeB.tookC.be takenD.were takenThe World Wide Web is sometimes jokingly called the World Wide Wait because it ______ be very slow.A.shouldB.must C.wouldD.can
情态动词的试题200
The manager demanded that the workers _______ extra hours to complete the task ahead of time.A.workB.were workingC.workedD.would workI can’t leave. She told me that I _______ stay here until she comes back.A.canB.mustC.willD.mayOne ought ________ for what one hasn't done.A.not to be punishedB.to not be puishedC.to not punishD.not be punishedA left-luggage office is a place where bags ________ be left for a short time, especially at a railway station.A.shouldB.canC.mustD.will--Is Professer Smith giving the speech today?--It ________ be him. He is abroad right now.A.mustn'tB.needn'tC.won'tD.can'tIt's nearly time for the meeting to start. The manager ________ be here soon.A.couldB.shouldC.needD.would--- I once got lost during my first visit to Beijing.-- Oh, did you? You _______ me as your guide.A.might have askedB.could askC.would have askedD.would askWe have made good preparations for Sarah’s birthday, but if she ________ late to the party, it would ruin the surprise for her. A.comesB.would comeC.had comeD.Liza ______ well want to go on the trip ― she likes traveling.A.willB.canC.mustD.may―Thank you very much for giving me a hand when I was in trouble.―Don’t mention it. I only did what anyone else _______ in my place.A.must doB.might doC.wouldA girl calling herself Mary is waiting outside; _____ she come in now?A.NeedB.MustC.WillD.Shall—The research on the new flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?—_______ my students have a try?A.MayB.Must C.ShallD.You buy a gift, but you can if you want to.A.mustB.mustn'tC.have toD.don't have toIf he my advice, he wouldn't have lost his job.A.followedB.should followC.had followedD.would followTo forbid the cheating strictly in this important exam, the authorities have released a rule that students _________ bring any reference books and stationery int“Mary looks hot and dry” “So _________ you if you had so high a fever.”A.doB.areC.willD.would—Did you visit the famous cultural relics last month?—No, we____ it, but we spent too much time shopping.A.could have visitedB.must have visitedC.can't have viFacts prove that the world’s economic development is not a win-lose game but one in which all ______ be winners. A.shallB.canC.mustD.willAccording to common practice, the president _________ hold office for five years.A.mustB.shallC.needD.willIt’s cold here. _________ I switch on the heating?A.ShouldB.WillC.WouldD.Shall—The research on the new flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?—______ my students have a try?A.MayB.Must C.Will D.S-_____you sing and dance at this late hour of the night?-Sorry, I will stop right now.A.MayB.ShallC.WillD.Must— Li Lin hasn’t turned up yet, but he promised to come to the party.— He ______ home. He is a man of keeping his word.A.can’t leaveB.won’t be leavingC.coul Had the US Airways captain not guided his jet to a safe landing on the Hudson River, just west of New York, over 100 people aboard ______, along with many more “I her a long time ago,” he doubted, “She doesn’t look at all familiar.”A.might have metB.should have metC.might meetD.should meet“Passengers _____ not have their breakfast on the light train”. This rule arouses heated debates in Chongqing.A.mayB.shallC.canD.shouldAny information one wants to know about the coming National Games in Shenyang, just call 024- 62347788. It ________ be simpler. A.mustn’tB.won’tC.needn’tD.cWe _______ the difficulty together, but why didn’t you tell me?A.should faceB.might faceC.could have facedD.may have facedThey urge the local government that the problem ________ as soon as possible.A.handlesB.could be handledC.must be handledD.be handledHe ______ it on schedule, but somehow he fell behind.A.must have doneB.might finishC.could have finishedD.could finish-----You ______ it up during the meeting------I_______ know it was so sensitive an issue.A.might not have brought ;don’tB.needn’t have brought;don’tC.shoulBut for the fact that China _____also affected by the global economic crisis,we ____ fewer unemployed workers now.A.were;would haveB.is;would haveC.was;woul--- My son is _____ to be seen. Where has he gone? --- I think he _____ in the building. A.nowhere; must be hidingB.nowhere; must be hidden himselfC.anywherI was ill that day, otherwise I ____ the sports meetA.would have taken part inB.took part in C.had taken part inD.would take part inThere was something wrong with the network,or the e-mail____ earlier.A.could have been sent B.might be sentC.need have been sentD.must be sent— My sons are not a little restless.— Oh? Boys _______ be boys.A.shouldB.canC.mayD.willWhen disaster strikes, you _____ find yourself without water, gas and electricity.A.will B.must C.should D.mightIf only he _____ quietly as the doctor instructed, he would not suffer so much now.A.would lie B.lay C.had lain D.should lie--We need a man full of wisdom to take charge of the project.--________ the young man graduating from Harvard have a try?A.WillB.ShallC.MayD.CanIt’s said that there are plenty of hotels in that town. There _____ be any difficulty for you to find one to stay in.A.mustn’tB.oughtn’tC.needn’t D.shouldn-These peaches really juicy.-They ____ be! Just see the price, $3,99 a pound. Very expensive, aren’t they!A.wouldB.couldC.mightD.should----- Mum, I still want to watch the football match between China and Thailand now.------Ah, the first month-test is approaching,_______ you watch so bad a gameIf he _______ to the teacher attentively in the past year, he _______the answer to the question now.A.had listened; would knowB.listened; knewC.listens; knew—Jack fell off the ladder yesterday,but he is all right now.—What a lucky dog! He________ himself badly.A.should injureB.might injureC.should have injuredD.coTake care! Accidents _________ happen along this part of the road.A.willB.wouldC.mustD.ShallIf you spend the spring sneezing, take a look at your plate. Some foods _____ make allergies worse.A.shouldB.mustC.can D.mayIt has been announced that all the students ____ put on masks before going to school in case they are infected with SARS virus.A.shallB.willC.needD.may—He should have come to join in the thorough cleaning.—He _____. I don’t think it was his turn.A.needn’t have toB.needn’t haveC.didn’t have toD.doesn’t nI want to open the door, but it _____ open.A.couldn’tB.won’tC.wouldn’tD.mustn’tNo one ______ be more generous; he has a heart of gold.A.mustB.dareC.needD.couldLooking after very young children _____ be very annoying sometimes, but you’ll get used to it after a while.A.mustB.shouldC.shallD.can— Who is absent from the lecture today? —_____________you ask? Peter, of course.A.WouldB.CanC.CouldD.NeedIt_____ have been Tom that parked the car here, as he is the only one with a car.A.mayB.mustC.canD.shouldWhy________ you always leave your dirty clothes in the bedroom?A.needB.mustC.canD.shallHe ________ all his aims. But his efforts in the past few yearshave been praise-worthy.A.could have achievedB.wouldn’t have achievedC.must have achievedD.may ---- May I smoke here?---- If you, choose a seat in the smoking sectionA.shouldB.couldC.mustD.mayYou _____ have bought the book for me, but thank you all the same.A.shouldn’tB.needn’tC.can’tD.mustn’tThe safety belt saved the boy; otherwise, he _____ in the accident.A.would be killedB.was killedC.had been killedD.would have been killedI ________ you how to deal with the matter, but why didn’t you ask me?A.could showB.were to showC.had shownD.would have shownI tried more than once to persuade the taxi driver to slow down, but he just __________ listen.A.shouldn’tB.mustn’tC.couldn’tD.wouldn’t—I don’t know what I _______ without the suitcase you lent me.—Glad to have been of some help to you.A.would have doneB.would doC.should have done D.should do----I missed the first part of the film. It was really a pity.----You _____home half an hour earlier.A.should have leftB.must have leftC.should leaveD.must lea— I phoned you yesterday morning. A girl answered, but I didn’t recognize the voice.— Oh, it __________ my younger sister. She was in my room at that moment.I chose the most popular major instead of my favorite one,but I had to drop out and started again where I___have gone in the first place.A.mustB.mightC.shouldDHarry is feeling uncomfortable. He _______too much at the party last night.A.could drinkB.should drinkC.would have drunkD.must have drunk— How do you find the movie last night?— It’s so boring. I wish I ________ it.A.haven’t seenB.hadn’t seenC.didn’t seeD.don’t seeIt was a fine day yesterday. I ________ have taken my raincoat with me.A.couldn’tB.needn’tC.shouldn’tD.mustn’t—Have you checked the engine?—Yes, I did twice; there ______ be anything wrong with the car.A.won’tB.mustn’tC.needn’tD.shouldn’tI can’t find my socks. Where ________ I have dropped them?A.mustB.canC.wouldD.should—We need a person badly to be in charge of this design.—________ the new comer have a try?A.MayB.WillC.ShallD.NeedHe warned me of what I otherwise __________ about the accident.A.ignoredB.had ignoredC.would ignoreD.would have ignoredThe weather in Inner Mongolia is always dry, but sometimes it _____ rain heavily. A.needB.canC.mustD.shallI set up email addresses for connecting with my parents last May. But I didn’t write to them as often as I ______. A.shouldB.must haveC.should haveD.mustI know it’s normal for such a thing to happen, but we _____ it if we’d been more careful.A.need have avoidedB.could have avoidedC.will have avoidedD.had avoid--- We want someone to design the new art museum for us.--- ____ the young fellow outside have a try?A.MayB.ShallC.WillD.NeedThe girl was drowned unfortunately. She ____, though, because there were so many people standing on the banks at that moment.A.should have savedB.could have be— There'ssomeone knocking on the door. Who _____it be?— It must be Mary. She promised to be here at 8:00.A.mustB.needC.shallD.Can______ the local authorities put more attention to the safety of the children, more than 20 lives __________ in Gansu Province.A.Should, would not be claimedB.H---Waiter! How soon can I get my food? I just have half an hour left before my train leaves.--- It ______ be ready in five minutes.A. may B. should C. coul----The task is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can make it?---- ___________my partner have a try? I think she is the right person to do it.A.Wil——What ___ I wear for the party this evening, darling?——It's a formal dinner.A.shallB.canC.mayD.mustDid Jack take the doctor’s advice that he ________ in bed for a couple of days?A.liesB.layC.lieD.laidWe were stuck at the airport because of the heavy fog, otherwise we ________ here in time for the conference.A.arrivedB.had arrivedC.would arriveD.would have arHe ________ the exam, but he was too careless.A.could have passedB.couldn’t have passedC.must have passedD.may have passedGenerally my father is a mild man, but when he gets angry, he ______ be fierce.A.canB.shouldC.mustD.shallHarry is feeling uncomfortable. He _____ too much at the party last night.A.could drinkB.should drinkC.would have drunkD.must have drunk—Why are your eyes so red? You _______ have slept well last night.—Yeah, I stayed up late writing a report.A.can’tB.mustn’tC.needn’tD.won’t--- It rained cats and dogs this morning. I’m glad we took an umbrella.--- Yeah, we would have got wet all over if we__________ .A.hadn’tB.haven'tC.didn'tYouremind him to keep things neat and tidy, because he is well organized. A.can’tB.needn’tC.mustn’tD.shan’tI don’t know what happened to my pet. It just ________ eat whatever I feed her.A.don’tB.won’tC.can’tD.couldn’tThe weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I ______ the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.A.should have takenB.could have takenC.needn’t have takenD.must— Where is my dictionary?— You ______ it in the wrong place.A.mustB.should have putC.might putD.might have putMy new pen ______. Who ______ have taken it?A.has been disappeared; can B.has disappeared; couldC.is missing; should D.has been lost; may— If you listen to me, you ______ take a good rest at once.— OK, I ______ do so.A.should; mustB.shall; will C.must; wouldD.may; can“The interest ________ be divided into four parts, according to the contract between the two sides,” declared the judge.A.mayB.shouldC.canD.shall—I do enjoy my present job as an engineer.—Well,I would also be an engineer if Imy major when I was at college.A.could have changed B.should changeC.hadn't c—What happened to the young trees we planted last week?—The trees _well, but I_them.A.might grow; hadn't wateredB.needn't have grown; didn't waterC.would hWe have hurried all the way to the airport - the flight was called off because of the foggy weather.A.mustn’tB.couldn'tC.needn’tD.wouldn’tAccording to the newly-made traffic regulation, whoever drives through red lightbe fined at least 200 dollars.A.shallB.mayC.wouldD.shouldHe failed in the driving test again. He .A.must have disappointedB.must have been disappointedC.might be disappointedD.couldn’t be disappointed
情态动词的试题300
The bicycle looks much like mine, but it isn’t.it be John’s?A.MustB.CanC.ShouldD.Will--- Tom , why didn’t you answer my call yesterday afternoon?--- Sorry , I didn't hear the phone . I ___________ asleep.A.must beB.must have beenC.could be DI________through that bitter period without your generous help.A.couldn't have goneB.didn't goC.wouldn't goD.hadn't gone—I wonder why Mr Green hasn't showed up at the meeting yet.—I'm not sure,but he________in a traffic jam driving here.A.could be stuckB.might have been stuckI am sorry I didn’t hear you clearly. _____you repeat it please?A.CouldB.MustC.MayD.NeedThe teacher requested that they _____their homework on time.A.finishedB.could finishC.finishD.would finish -- Must I return the book by the end of next month?--. You can keep it as long as you like.A.No, you mustn’tB.No, you can’tC.Yes, you have toD.No, you needWe ____________ on the journey now but for this bad weather.A.are B.wereC.would beD.will beIt is recommended by the representatives that traditional cultures _____A.should preserveB.have been preservedC.be preservedD.must be preserved--- Isn’t it Ann’s husband over there?---- No, it ______ be him---I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.A.can’tB.must notC.won’tD.may notHe suggested the problem worth paying attention ______ at the meeting.A.to be discussedB.to being discussedC.to discussD.to discussingIn our town, wood can ___________ a fire.A.be used to makeB.be used to makingC.use to makeD.used to makingThat truck nearly hit me; I ______.A.might be killedB.may been killedC.may be killedD.might have been killedAll of them felt it necessary that they______ __the meetingA.attendB.would have attendedC.attendedD.were to attendIt is strange that the well-behaved gentleman _______ be so rude.A.shouldB.needC.mightD.wouldIt is nearly seven o’clock. Jack be here at any moment.A.shallB.canC.need D.shouldIt would be impossible for him to leave hospital tomorrow if he first aid when the accident happened.A.hadn’t been givenB.wasn’t be givenC.shouldn’t be give—Need I accomplish all we have set out to do?—Yes, you ____; otherwise you ____fired.A.need; would have beenB.may; need have beenC.can; mustn't have beenDI suggested to my mother that she a drawing club after her retirement form teaching.A.joinB.joinsC.joinedD.would join--- I had thought he would be nervous in this speech competition, but he turned out to be calm.--- He quite enough preparation for it.A.should doB.must doC.sho--- Shall we take the 10:20 train?--- No. If we took that train, we too late.A.arriveB.arrivedC.will arriveD.would arriveHurry up, or you ______ catch the train. A.needn’tB.mustn’tC.can’tD.shouldn’tI suggest that he _____, or else he could make things worse.A.calm downB.calms downC.will calm downD.calming downHad it not been for the haze(霾)weather phenomenon, there fewer car accidents in Beijing then.A.would have beenB.wereC.may beD.would beOne of our rules is that every student ______wear school uniform while at school.A.mightB.couldC.shallD.willGrace doesn’t want to move to New York because she thinks if she _____there ,she wouldn’t be able to see her parents very often.A.livesB.would liveC.has livedDoctor Wangat seven o’clock for the conference, but she didn’t turn up. A.should have arrivedB.should arriveC.should be arrivedD.should be arriving—I hear you’ve got a new iPhone 4S. ______ I have a look?—Yes, certainly. A.MayB.DoC.ShallD.Should--- Mary’s got crazy and has been sent to the mental hospital. Did you tell her boss about that?--- Yes, but I _____ her husband first.A.should have told B.s— Can I pay the bill by check?— Sorry, sir. But it's the management rules of our hotel that payment ______be made in cash.A.canB.needC.willD.shall—It rained cats and dogs this morning. I'm glad we took an umbrella.—Yeah, we would have got wet all over if we ________.A.hadn'tB.haven'tC.didn'tD.don'tAs it turned out to be the most important meeting in the year, you ____ so casually. A.Shouldn’t dress upB.shouldn’t have dressed upC.needn't have dressed upBeing constantly exposed to advertisements is annoying, but it ______ be pleasant sometimes.A.shallB.needC.canD.mustSome young people these days just ________ go out of their homes to contact the real world.A.mustn’tB.won’tC.mightn’tD.shouldn’tIf we had taken such effective measures much earlier, the river ________ so seriously now.A.is not pollutedB.would not be pollutedC.had not been pollutedD.wouldYou ________ pay too much attention to your reading skill, as it is so important.A.can’tB.shouldC.mustD.needn’t--The research on the new bird flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?--________ my students have a try?A.ShouldB.ShaI think that's unlikely to happen, but if that_______, both America's and China's interest would be severely damaged.A.should occurB.occursC.had occurredD.is_______ we go to the McDonald’s? I am sick of the food there!A.ShallB.CanC.MustD.NeedJohn wants to see me now, but I have so much work on hand that I wouldrather he ________ tomorrow than today.A.should comeB.will comeC.is comingD.cameI was admitted into a famous university. My success______ me pleased with myself but I didn’t .A.might have madeB.might makeC.should have madeD.should makeWhat if you _____ to send an essay with your application? Would you have been rejected?A.forgetB.would forgetC.had forgottenD.should forgetPassengers _____ fasten their seat belts immediately after taking their seats. The belts should remain buckled during the flight whether or not the “fasten seatIt’s important that the future ______ with a goal of caring for the environment.A.will buildB.would be builtC.be builtD.was builtWhen the middle-aged man was visiting his girlfriend, she demanded that he _______ his beard.A.shavedB.had shavedC.would shaveD.shave---The work will take me another week. I’m really tired.---I think you as well consult an experienced worker.A.mayB.canC.needD.must—The research on the new bird flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?—____ my students have a try?A.ShallB.MustC.Will- - How dangerous it was!- - Yes, but for the passer - by' s quick action, the girl _____A.was drownedB.could have been drownedC.had drownedD.should be drownedShe had a computer at home, and her parents desired that she _____all her work at home.A.doB.doesC.must doD.would do I’m sorry. __________ for my illness, I would have come to give you a hand.A.Were it notB.If it hasn’t been forC.Had it not been D.Shouldn’t it beIt’s beyond our comprehension that Jim, who tops the class in English, ________ have difficulty translating such a simple sentence.A.shallB.shouldC.mightD.mustWithout you, I _______ the first prize in the speech contest. Thank you, John.A.can’t winB.won’t winC.hadn’t wonD.wouldn’t have wonWhen we were young, every evening my brother and I ___ stay at home waiting for my mother?A.mightB.wouldC.shouldD.couldThe careless man received a ticket for speeding . He ____ have driven so fast .A.shouldn’tB.wouldn’tC.can’tD.mustn’tThe officer commanded that the supplies of food and clothes ______ to the flooded area.A.should sendB.be sentC.were sentD.would send— _______ I ask you something, if you are not busy?—Yes, of course you _______. A.Should; shouldB.Could; canC.Could; couldD.Can; CouldThey urged that the library ______ open during the vacation.A.must be keptB.is keptC.would be keptD.be kept---I stayed at a hotel while in New York.---Oh, did you? You ________ with Barbara.A.could have stayedB.could stayC.would stayD.must have stayedThe weather turned out to be fine. I the trouble to carry the umbrella with me.A.should have takenB.needn’t have takenC.mustn’t have takenD.could have taken-Jenny took the 8:00 bus to Guangzhou this morning.-Really? He__the 9:00 train. It's much more comfortable and safer to travel by train.A.could have takenB.If you often go to a gallery, it ______ well change forever the way you look at art.A.mayB.shouldC.willD.must--- You needn’t take an umbrella. It isn’t going to rain.--- Well, I don’t know. It ______do.A.mightB.needC.wouldD.should--- Do you think George has passed the driving test?--- No, If so, he ______ his car to our college yesterday.A.would driveB.droveC.would have drivenD.had driv—Everyone in my class passed the exam.—Oh, really? It ________ difficult.A.can’t have beenB.needn’t have beenC.must beD.mightn’t beDays later, my brother called to say he was all right, but ________ say where he was. A.mustn’t B.shouldn’t C.wouldn’t D.mightn’t----Marx looks nervous.----So __________ you if you had so fierce a competition.A.doB.didC.willD.wouldI _____ sooner but I didn’t know that they were waiting for me .A.had comeB.was comingC.would comeD.would have comeJohnny’s uncle promises that the boy get a nice present on Christmas Eve.A.shouldB.mustC.canD.shall — Isn’t that Ann’s husband over there? — No, it ________ be him — I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.A.must notB.can’tC.won’tD.may not—The speaker is a tall man with glasses.—Then itbe Mr. Smith, who is short and thin.A.can’tB.wouldn’tC.won’tD.mustn’tShe got stuck in a traffic jam on the way, or shedinner with us now.A.would be having B.was havingC.is havingD.will be having--- I don’t mind telling you what I know.--- You_________. I’m not asking you for it. A.mustn’tB.may notC.can’tD.needn’tTeachers _______ be sensitive to the development level of each student so as to help them better. A.need to B.may C.are able toD.can- - How dangerous it was!- - Yes, but for the passer - by' s quick action, the child _____.A.was drownedB.could have been drownedC.had been drownedD.should have—— It's no easy task to catch a ticket on a website that receives l billion clicks daily.一一I can’t agree with you more.Therebe errors for every single stepA.---There’s someone knocking on the door. Who _________ it be?---It must be John. He promised to be here at 8:00.A.mustB.canC.needD.shall________ Anirban Maitra, a professor at Oxford University, Jack’s success would not have been possible.A.If it weren’t forB.Were it not forC.Had it not been fShe is a quiet girl at school,but sometimes she _____ be very naughty.A.shouldB.wouldC.can D.willThey have demanded that all the facts______ known to the public.A.makeB.are madeC.be madeD.should make—What do you need to say?—No person smoke or carry a lighted cigarette in this special room.A.willB.shallC.oughtD.needit rain tomorrow, we would have to call off the hike.A.WillB.WouldC.ShouldD.Were —Why are you late again?—Something happened to our friend Wang Fei. I _____ to help him.A.did refuseB.needn’t have refusedC.couldn’t well refuseD.did not s—Shall I inform him of the change of the schedule right now?—I am afraid you ________, in case he comes late for the meeting.A.willB.mustC.mayD.canThe motorbike _____ start, no matter how hard he tried.A.shouldn’tB.couldn’tC.wouldn’tD.mightn’t------I can’t wait to go to your party. ________ my friend Susan come?------ Of course. She is always welcome.A.ShallB.ShouldC.WillD.Must—What do you think of Peter?—He ______ be really difficult to get along with even though he’s a nice person in general.A.shallB.shouldC.mustD.canHe ______be lazy, but he can work hard when he feels like it.A.mayB.willC.shouldD.mustBut for your timely warning, we ___have been unaware of the danger. Thank you very much! A.shallB.mustC.will D.would----Did you hear about the hero who rescued the child from the burning building?----Yes. What do you think most people ______ if they were in a similar situatiA survey has shown that 40% of those killed in traffic accidents _____ if they had been wearing seat belts.A.should have been savedB.must have been savedC.need ----- I’m sorry . I ________ at you the other day .----- Forget it. I was also a bit out of control of myself.A.shouldn’t shoutB.mustn’t shoutC.shouldn’tWhen we were in the college, westay in the library, devoting ourselves to books.A.should B.wouldC.canD.need – Excuse me, sir. But nobody _____ smoke here in the lift! -- Sorry! I didn’t see the sign. A.willB.shallC.canD.mayHe commanded that all the gates ________.A.should shutB.would be shutC.shutD.be shut--Why are your eyes so red? You _______ have slept well last night.A.can'tB.mustn'tC.needn'tD.won't I ___to my cousin’s birthday party last night, but I was not availableA.wentB.had goneC. would goD.would have gone It __be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A.mayB.couldn’tC.shouldD.needn’t— What does the notice on the wall say? — “No person _____ take books out of the reading room; otherwise he _____ be fined.”A.may; willB.may; wouldC.shall; It was Mr. Zhang that helped us out of the trouble. Without his help, we ______ it so easily.A.can’t manageB.mustn’t have managedC.couldn’t have managedD. — I promise Shirley ______ get a new iPad on her birthday. — Will it be a big surprise to her? A.willB.would C.should D.shall
情态动词的试题400
—Has Mr.Tom White arrived ?---- Yes ,already . ______he wait outside or just come in ?A.ShallB.MayC.CouldD.Must--- My sister is very upset today. --- It is your fault. You ________________ the bad news to her yesterday.A.should tellB.should have toldC.shouldn’t tellD. --- I saw the Smiths at West Beijing Station this afternoon.--- You __________. They are still on holiday in Hawaii.A.mustn't haveB.shouldn'tC.couldn't ha—Why didn’t you turn up last night, Huck? —I ____ to go for a walk, but someone called and I couldn’t get away. A.was planningB.plannedC.had plannedD.would p — Do you know where Mary is? I couldn’t find her anywhere. — Well . Shehave gone far—her coat’s still here.A.shouldn’tB.mustn’tC.can’tD.wouldn’t The headmaster demanded all the teachers ______ in the office.A.mustn’t smoke B.did smokeC.should smokeD.not smoke He commanded that all the gates _____when it was getting dark in case thieves came in .A.were shutB.must be shutC.could be shutD.be shut―Do you know where David is? I couldn’t find him anywhere.―Well. He ______ have gone far — his coat’s still here.A.needn’tB.can’tC.mustn’tD.wouldn’tThe demand that the law on gun ownership _____ be changed ___ is very strong.A.changesB.will be changedC.be changedD.be changing---Do you still remember when we went to Chong qing?----I can’t remember now but_____ sometime last summer?A.could it beB.might it beC.must it have beenD.coul----Shall I go and buy two more bottles of beer? ----No, I’ve already bought them yesterday. Thatbe enough for us two.A.canB.mayC.shouldD.mightThe manager commanded that the work ____ finished by the end of this month. A.should beB.will beC.must beD.ought to beMike ______have stolen the money from the bank,______he appeared to be rich overnight.A.can’t; forB.might; forC.must; sinceD.can’t; sinceThey demanded that the books________ to the school library at once. A.returnB.should returnC.be returnedD.would be returned—May I watch TV for another 15 minutes, Mum?—Oh, dear, if you _____.A.canB.mustC.mayD.shouldI ______have come here in time, but I met an old friend of mine. I stopped and talked with him for some time.A.shouldn’tB.mustC.needn’tD.could—Sorry, sir. I can’t answer this question. ---Well, you are supposed______ this part of history.A.readingB.to be readingC.to have readD.having read---You needn’t take an umbrella. It isn’t going to rain.---Well, I don’t know. It __________ do.A.mightB.needC.wouldD.should --- I saw your uncle take a taxi to the airport. Why didn’t you drive him there? --- I ______. But my car ______.A.would; was fixedB.would have; was fixeSometimes smiles around the world ______ be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry.A.mustB.wouldC.shouldD.can---- It’s the office! So you _____ know eating is not allowed here.---- Oh, sorry.A.mustB.willC. mayD. needThe school rules state that no child ___ be allowed out of the school during the day , unless accompanied by an adult .A.mayB.dareC.shallD.mustCars, buses and bikes ________ stop when the traffic lights turn red.A.canB.mayC.mustD.needOne of the National Health Regulations is that public schools ______ actively create conditions for sports facilities opened to the public.A.shallB.willC.mightD --How do you find the health club? -- I ______. Everyone is saying its management is going from bad to worse. A.ought to have joinedB.should have joinedC.wou No student ______ go out of the school campus after 10:00 at night without permission according to the school regulations.A.shallB.mustC.wouldD.shouldUnluckily, we missed the train. weearly.A.must have set outB.had set outC.should have set outD.set outYou only had meat and fish yesterday. If you had eaten vegetables, theyeasily.A.would digestB.digestedC.will digestD.would have digested -Will the book I ordered arrive in time? -lt _______, if there is no traffic jam.A.mustB.canC.shouldD.would______ I have a quick word with you? Something important has happened.A.MustB.CouldC.WouldD.Should. If my father ______ here yesterday, he would have stopped me from going surfing.A.had beenB.wereC.should beD.has beenWe used to work in the same office and we____ often have coffee together, which I missed so much years later.A.wouldB.shouldC.couldD.might —Will you join us in the party this Saturday evening?—If I ____ ,I would ;but I will have left for Japan on business by then.A.am freeB.were to be freeC.willIt is required by law that the children above six years old in our country ________ to school to receive education.A.would be sent B.are sentC.be sentD.will be As a well-known Chinese saying goes, “If you want to be rich, you______ first build roads.”A.mayB.must C.canD.will Now 70 years old, the British physicist, Pendry can’t remember a time when he was not asking a question as a kid, joking that he ________ his parents to death. ---Did you visit the temple? ---No. We _____it, but we spent too much time shopping.A.could have visitedB.could visitC.needn’t have visitedD.mustn’t have vHe commanded that the students ______the classroom before he returned.A.didn’t leaveB.wouldn’t leaveC.not leaveD.couldn’t leaveI went there in 1984, and that was the merely occasion when I ________ the journey in exactly two days.A.must takeB.must have madeC.was able to makeD.could takeWhichofthefollowingsentencesconveysafact?A.Maryandhersonmustbehomebynow.B.Carelessreadingmustgivepoorresults.C.It’sgettinglate,andImustleavenow.D.Hemustbewo --- What’s the weather like? --- Pretty hot and wet in the summer, but it _____ be quite cold in the winter. A.mayB.canC.mustD.shouldI ran all the way to school yesterday, otherwise I late for the annual talent show.A.was B.had beenC.would be D.would have beenYou _______ call him if you want to, but you _______, for he’ll surely come here soon. A.may; mustn’tB.can; needn’tC.have to; needn’tD.can; doesn’t neeIt’s time that you_____with the relief work in the flood-stricken area after the awful typhoon.A.must helpB.can helpC.helpedD.have helpedIt’s really a great pity that all of you ____ leave so soon. It’s been pretty nice having you all at my birthday party.A.shouldB.couldC.canD.might—Could you help me write the annoying composition? —No! As a student, you _____ do it by yourself.A.shallB.willC.canD.may—Why does Mary look so worried today?—I’m not sure, but she _____ a small accident driving here.A.must haveB.might haveC.must have hadD.might have had— I didn’t care about what other people thought about me.— Well, you ________.A.shouldB.ought to haveC.would haveD.could---Mr. Wu, can I have a look at the scores?---Well, you are a senior, so I_____ hardly remind you that the scores are not open to students.A.canB.needC.will D You _____ get the machine repaired this week. I won’t need it until next month.A.mustn’tB.needn’tC.shouldn’tD.can’t A mistake ______ have been made on our bill. We didn’t order any fish today.A.shouldB.wouldC.couldD.mustMr. Smith insisted that his book _______within three days.A.returnedB.would be returnedC.should returnD.be returned Tom ____ have kept his word. I wonder why he changed his mind.A. must B. should C. needD would—It’s hard to believe that Jack ________ have fought with the policeman.—Yes.If one ________ ask for trouble, it can't be helped.A.would; willB.must; mayC______, there would be no point arguing any longer.A.Was that trueB.If that was trueC.Should that be trueD.Could that be trueNo person _______ carry a mobile phone into the examination room during the national college Entrance Examinations. A.shallB.mustC.canD.needA good rest between classes ________ recover brain power to its best and make us perform better in class later.A.mustB.canC.needD.shallThey have got lost, or had an accident.A.canB.mightC.mustD.mustn’t—I didn’t know your telephone number in Paris; otherwise, I ______ you.—Oh, I would rather you ______ me.A.would have called; had calledB.would ring; callC—We are worried about Tom. Why hasn’t he come back?—Don’t worry. He ______ in a traffic jam.A.might be caughtB.may have been caughtC.can have been caughtD. I ____ have been there, but I ____ not find the time.A.could; mustB.must; couldC.should; couldD.should; wouldMy English teacher insisted that the exercises ____very difficult and that we ____them carefully.A.were; must finish B.be; finish C.were; finish D.be; finis_____ you pass me the plate on the table?A.CanB.CouldC.MayD.MustHe _____ have completed his work; otherwise, he wouldn’t be enjoying himself by the seaside.A.shouldB.mustC.wouldn’tD.can’tThe manager demanded that the work________ within three days.A.was finishedB.had been finishedC.be finishedD.finishedThe professor ________at 8 o’clock,but he has not shown up yet,which worries all of us.A.was supposed to arriveB.must have arrivedC.might have arrivedD.was sI ________ myself more— it was a perfect day.A.shouldn’t have enjoyedB.needn’t have enjoyedC.wouldn’t have enjoyedD.couldn’t have enjoyedI should not have laughed if I _________ you were serious.A.thoughtB.would thinkC.had thoughtD.have thought Children of divorced parents ______ have difficulty in forming stable relationships themselves.A.willB.shouldC.mayD.could I know you have eaten all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably _____ you have.A.shouldn’t letB.can’t letC.couldn’t have letD.shouldn’t have let If Doric continues doing things like that, he ______ face the music one day!A.canB.shouldC.wouldD.shall--Is that Wenfeng Road over there? --It ________ be, I’m not sure.A.canB.couldC.mustD.should---Do you know how this disabled man succeeded in running such a big company?--- I don’t know , but I think he __________ many difficulties.A.could have gone --- This must be a footprint of a tiger. --- It ____ be. A tiger’s should be much larger and deeper than this. A.mustn’t B.won’t C.shan’t D.can’t--- What ____ have happened to Kevin? --- He might have run into some trouble. A.could B.must C.would D.mightI am not feeling myself today! We ____ have drunk that much beer last night. A.mustn’t B.couldn’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’tThere was a lot of fun at yesterday's party. You ________ come,and what a pity!A.might haveB.should haveC.could haveD.would haveE-Commerce ______ mislead customers at times even though it's more convenient and faster in general.A.shallB.shouldC.canD.mustShe had to work deep into the night, ______she couldn't have spread the messages to all the relevant people successfully.A.whileB.butC.otherwiseD.so I’m really tired of Tom because he ______ keep asking silly questions. A.canB.willC.mustD.would He _____ have gone to Shanghai, for I saw him a moment ago.A.mustB.can’tC.mustn’tD.canWhat is your opinion on Miss Liu’s request that we______spend half an hourreading English aloud every morning?A.mustB.shouldC.wouldD.shall If I _______ that program the day before yesterday, my computer wouldn’t have broken down.A.didn’t runB.haven’t runC.hadn’t runD.were not to runSomething terrible _________ if he didn’t come to the bar as he always did.A.should happenB.might happenC.must have happenedD.can have happened If I ____ you, I would join the army.A.amB.wasC.wereD.would be He ________ to the cinema last night, for he stayed with me.A.mustn’t goB.shouldn’t have gone C.could not goD.couldn’t have gone According to the agreement, nobody _______ let out how they spent the three days in the cave.A.mustB.mayC.willD.shallfired, your health care and other benefits would not be immediately cut off.A.Would you beB.Should you beC.Could you beD.Might you be The chief editor demanded that the article _________ immediately.A.must be submittedB.would be submittedC.submitsD.be submitted—What do you think of John?—He’s a good boy, but he ______ be really stubborn at times.A.canB.mightC.mustD.needYou’d better put away the magazines you have read, for they _______ be of great use later.A.shallB.needC.canD.must--Jack had prepared for the game for such a long time. We all thought he ________ it. -- What a pity! He ________ too nervous when playing it.A.would have won--What can I do for you?-- If you __________ see Mr. Smith, give him my regards.A.willB.wouldC.shallD.should--Did Jane come to help you yesterday?--Yes, but I would rather _________. She caused me a lot of trouble.A.not haveB.notC.she didn’tD.she hadn’t My English-Chinese dictionary isn’t in my schoolbag. Where _________ I have put it?A.canB.mustC.shouldD.wouldThe well-dressed lady was caught stealing in the fashion shop, Strangely enough,shehave done such a thing.A.wouldB.mustC.shouldD.might But for friction (摩擦力), people ______ neither walk, nor even stand up.A.canB.were able to C.will be able toD.could If only I ________ driving before. A.learnB.learnedC.had learnedD.would learn—May I swim here?— No, you _______. It is dangerous.A.won’tB.needn’tC.mustn’tD.don’t have toMary insisted that the car ______ right away.A.repairedB.to be repairedC.should repairD.be repaired