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Topic: MODALS WITH THE INFINITIVE 1

level: Beginner (A1/A2)

Choose whether or not there should be a 'to' in front of each verb in the sentences below.
Example: "I want to play." or "You must play."
REMEMBER: The modal auxiliary verbs are: will/shall, can/could, may/might, must, ought to, would, should.

1. I want ________ you tomorrow.
  to see
  see

2. I can't ________ you tomorrow.
  to see
  see

3. You must ________ hard.
  study
  to study

4. Heather tried ________, but she was too tired.
  study
  to study

5. I can't ________ you.
  hear
  to hear

6. He wants ________ what she is saying.
  hear
  to hear

7. I want ________ a doctor.
  be
  to be

8. I must ________ sick. I have a fever.
  to be
  be

9. I couldn't ________ to the movies with Fiona.
  go
  to go

10. Alex does not know how ________.
  drive
  to drive

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Don't forget to check out our other free exercises on modals:
Mixed modals 1 (should, can, must) (I)
Mixed modals 2 (should, can, must) (I)
Modals of speculation 1 (I)
Past modals (should have, must have, etc.) 1
MODALS with the INFINITIVE 1 (B)
MODALS with the INFINITIVE 2 (B)
MODALS (Couldn't/Might Not) (I)

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