Mixed Modals exercises — Set 4: Negative Modals: Mustn't vs Don't Have To, Needn't & Tricky Contrasts Exercises (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 15 min
You enter this area without a safety helmet. It's against the regulations.
You come to the party if you're busy. It's completely optional.
You'd not be late for the interview. They are very strict about punctuality.
The doctor said I eat less salt, but it's not critical.
You bring any food. We've already prepared everything for the picnic.
I'd rather at home tonight than go to the cinema.
That be true! I saw him in London just yesterday, so he can't be in Tokyo now.
Passengers use electronic devices during take-off and landing.
You worry about the exam. You've studied hard and you'll do fine.
We'd better soon, or we'll get stuck in rush-hour traffic.
You take photos in the museum, but you use flash photography.
I'd rather you to anyone about our plans yet.
You walk on the grass. The sign says 'Keep Off the Grass'.
You finish the report today. The deadline is next Friday.
He be lying. His story doesn't match the evidence at all.
You skip breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day.
Would you rather tea or coffee?
You stop at a red traffic light. There is absolutely no exception.
You pick me up from the airport. I can take a taxi.
The children be asleep. The house is completely dark and silent.
Mixed Modals exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise the trickiest modal verb contrasts at B2 level. Focus on negative modals: mustn't (prohibition) vs don't have to (no obligation) vs needn't (not necessary) vs shouldn't (not advisable) vs can't (impossible). Also practise choosing between should, had better, and must for different levels of urgency, and would rather vs would prefer for expressing preferences.