Modal Verbs | Simulator 5 | MET

Modal Verbs | Simulator 5 | MET

Modal Verbs — Simulator 5

Modal Verbs — Simulator 5

Level 5 / 10 • Mixed Present & Past Modals

Instructions: Choose the correct modal or modal phrase. This simulator tests your ability to identify time (present vs past) and select the appropriate strength.

Quick Guide:
• Present: must / should / might / can
• Past: must have / should have / might have
• Step 1: Identify the time
• Step 2: Choose the strength

1. The office is dark and locked. Everyone ___ have gone home.

  • might have
  • must have
  • should have
  • can have

2. You look very stressed. You ___ take a short break.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

3. I didn’t hear my alarm. I ___ slept through it.

  • must have
  • should have
  • might have
  • can have

4. Passengers ___ show their boarding pass before entering the plane.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

5. The file is missing. You ___ saved a copy.

  • must have
  • should have
  • might have
  • can have

6. You have a valid ticket, so you ___ enter the conference room.

  • must
  • should
  • can
  • might

7. The streets are wet. It ___ rained last night.

  • must have
  • might have
  • should have
  • can have

8. She isn’t answering her phone. She ___ be in a meeting.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

9. He looks surprised. He ___ expected this question.

  • must have
  • might have
  • should have
  • can have

10. The deadline is today. We ___ finish the report now.

  • should
  • must
  • might
  • can

Your Score

Interpretation:
9–10 = Strong control of present & past modals
7–8 = Review time and strength differences
≤6 = Repeat Simulator 5

Refresher — Mixed Modals

  • Present: must / should / might / can
  • Past: must have / should have / might have
  • Rule: identify time first, then strength

Answer Key

1) must have 2) should 3) might have 4) must 5) should have 6) can 7) must have 8) might 9) should have 10) must