Modal verbs: Permission, obligation, prohibition, necessity

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Exercise 1: Modal Verbs – Permission, Obligation, Necessity

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Exercise 1: Modal Verbs – Permission, Obligation, Necessity

Choose the correct modal verb or phrase to complete each sentence. Consider whether the context refers to permission, obligation, prohibition, or (lack of) necessity — in the present or past.

1
You use this product without protection.
2
You go to the ceremony if you don't feel like it. It'll be very boring anyway.
3
We took too much risk. We that decision.
4
He the bus because his brother picked him up at the station.
5
He so much money on the trip last summer.
6
The refugees to work outside the camp.
7
We couldn't find a hotel so we in the car. It was so uncomfortable!
8
You forget to take your medicine.
9
We early because it was a holiday, so we slept till late.
10
You call me as soon as you arrived. I was very worried!