EXERCISE -11
Fill in the blanks with suitable modals :
Devika: Papa, we have a long autumn vacation. We (a)…………… visit our grandmother who has called us many times.
Papa: My programme is not certain so far. It (b) …………… be clear by the weekend. We (c) ………………. leave the station after that only.
Devika : (d) …………….. we take our puppy with US?
Papa: You (e) ……………… if you so like.
Mother: No. You (f)…………………… not. It (g) …………… be a cause of trouble to the whole family there.
Devika: That is my responsibility. You know it (h)…………………… not act against my wishes.
Mother: Well, it is all right then.
Answers-
(a) should/must (b)will
(c) can (d)shall /can
(e)can /may (f) Can
(g) will (h) will
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EXERCISE- 12
Fill in the blanks with suitable non-finite:
Loudly (a) ………………….(knock) at the gate, someone demanded admission into my room. It is not my habit (b)…………………… (keep) someone out for long. I immediately opened the door as I believe it is decent (c)……………… (give) a good reception to guests. I saw a man (d) ……………… (carry) a basket of flowers in his hand. I asked him to come in and he agreed (e) ……………… (accept) my hospitality.
Answers-
(a) knocking (b) to keep
(c) to give (d) carrying
(e) to accept
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