1- The recent nuclear accident in Japan was caused by the negligence of

workers, who …. more careful.

a- might have been
b- should have been
c- have had to be
d- must have been
e- may as well be

2- He always calls when you are out of the office. I think he …. to prevent you
from doing such things.
a- would be trying
b- could have tried
c- used to be trying
d- must be trying
e- would have tried

3- Twenty years ago, Turkey …. an agricultural country, but today more than
half the population lives in cities.

a- needn’t be
b- may have been
c- used be
d- doesn’t have to be
e- must be

4- They had barely met when they decided to get married; it …. love at first
sight.

a- was supposed to be
b- should have been
c- would rather be
d- had better be
e- must have been

5- Her father swore that he …. Sandra for marrying that idle man despite his
objections.

a- may not forgive

b- didn't forgive
c- mustn’t forgive
d- would not forgive
e- isn't supposed to forgive
6- If you want to get a good degree, you …. hard and not spend all your time
having fun.

a- have to study
b- should have studied
c- must have studied
d- used to study
e- may have studied

7- I …. have been able to concentrate on my work if the student in the next

room hadn't been playing loud rock music all night.
a- will
b- should
c- might
d- must
e- may

8- Though he cleaned his car until it was shiny and bright, he …. the fact that it
was ten years old and his new girlfriend was unimpressed.

a- didn't use to hide

b- could not hide
c- mustn't hide
d- shouldn't hide
e- would rather not hide

9- Remind me to give you the shop keys before I leave; otherwise, you …. the
shop.

a- might not have locked

b- shouldn't lock
c- may not have locked
d- won't be able to lock
e- mustn't lock

10- In order to make this dessert, you …. the egg whites until they form a stiff
white mixture.

a- are able to whisk

b- can't whisk
c- used to whisk
d- were supposed to whisk
e- need to whisk
11- I admire your determination! Giving up smoking after sixteen years …. a
great deal of willpower.

a- was able to take

b- should have taken
c- would rather have taken
d- may take
e- must have taken

12- My brother made some wise investments when he was young and made so
much money that he …. when he was forty.

a- must retire
b- should have retired
c- can retire
d- was able to retire
e- should retire

13- I sprained my ankle running in the race on Saturday, but I can still walk and
according to the doctor it …. fully in a few days.

a- should have recovered

b- should be recovered
c- must be recovered
d- was supposed to recover
e- would rather have been recovered

14- I really miss Istanbul, where I lived when I was younger. On summer
evenings, we …. along the coast by the Sea of Marmara when the Sun was
setting behind Kınalıada.

a- must walk
b- should have walked
c- would walk
d- are able to work
e- could have worked

15- This steak is a little under cooked for my taste. Would you mind …. it back
under the grill for another five minutes?

a- have put
b- put
c- to put
d- putting
e- to have put
16- I was just about to buy a new pair when the police rang to say my handbag
had been found with my glasses still inside, so I …. a new pair after all.

a- didn't need to buy

b- needn't have bought
c- had to buy
d- shouldn't have bought
e- don't have to buy

17- There are many superstitions based on the power of a full moon and recent
scientific study has indicated that the force of the moon …. a psychological
effect on humans.

a- is supposed to have
b- should have had
c- may have
d- was able to have
e- might have had

18- You …. such a hasty decision, or you may regret it later.

a- mustn’t take
b- shouldn't take
c- couldn't have taken
d- might not have taken
e- weren’t able to take

19- She can't swim very well and certainly …. in the deep end of the swimming
pool. Fortunately, a lifeguard spotted her as soon as she started to panic,
and he dived in and saved her. She vowed not to do the same mistake again.

a- couldn't have been

b- mustn't have been
c- needn't have been
d- shouldn't have been
e- didn't need to be

20- Just as I was about to go under the water for the third time, I …. a rope, with
which I was pulled to safety.

a- was able to grasp

b- must have grasped
c- should have grasped
d- might have grasped
e- need to grasp
21- You …. such a lot of milk. We already have a lot at home. I wish you had
called me before buying.

a- needn’t have bought

b- didn't need to buy
c- can't have bought
d- mustn't have bought
e- needn't buy

22- Knowing how forgetful Arif is, you …. him about the yesterday's meeting.

a- must remind
b- should have reminded
c- are supposed to remind
d- needn't have reminded
e- have had to remind

23- She …. a small corner shop, but she is currently employed at a big
department store as a sales assistant.

a- should have run

b- has to run
c- used to run
d- would have run
e- might run

24- The debate on the radio programme was about whether underwear
advertisements …. in public places or whether such types of posters are
immoral.

a- used to allow
b- must have been allowed
c- ought to have allowed
d- should be allowed
e- were able to allow

25- The 18th-century attack on Montreal by Americans known as the Green

Mountain Boys was futile.There was no way they …. .

a- might win
b- must have won
c- are able to win
d- could have won
e- had better win
26- The victim got a good look at his assailant and …. the police a good
description of him, therefore, he was arrested in a short time.

a- would rather give

b- should have given
c- must give
d- may have given
e- was able to give

27- The earthquake victims …. temporarily in tents until more permanent

structures could be built for them.

a- had to live
b- had better live
c- are supposed to live
d- may live
e- need to live

28- Once you have chosen what you wake to do with your life, it is useless to
wonder about what …. if you had chosen differently as yon can't do much to
change it.

a- should have been

b- might have been
c- must have been
d- was supposed to be
e- may have been

29- Would you mind if I …. these trade magazines home to read? I never get
time to read them in the office.

a- take
b- taking
c- took
d- have taken
e- totake

30- The teacher got angry when no one …. to his question which he thought
was very simple.

a- was supposed to respond

b- should have responded
c- might respond
d- was able to respond
e- would respond
31- You must remind your son that he …. so much chocolate. It will ruin his
teeth.

a- mustn't eat
b- shouldn't eat
c- needn't eat
d- didn't have to eat
e- can’t have eaten

32- Anyone who has ever shopped for toys …. the almost infinite variety to
choose from as there are toys for every age of childhood, and many different
kinds for each age. And he or she might have had difficulty deciding on the
right one.

a- must have noticed

b- should notice
c- is supposed to notice
d- will notice
e- is able to notice

33- Submarines …. strong enough to withstand the pressure of millions of

tons of water.

a- would have been built

b- had better build
c- should have built
d- must be built
e- are supposed to build

34- You …. to be punctual for your examination because if you are late, you
will not be allowed in.

a- mustn’t fail
b- shouldn't fail
c- weren't supposed to fail
d- can't have failed
e- needn't fail

35- In order to remove this stain, you …. the towel in bleach and water for
about an hour before washing it.

a- had to soak
b- should have soaked
c- had better soak
d- must have soaked
e- were able to soak
36- The doctor wrote so illegibly that the chemist …. the prescription and had
to call to ask her what she had written.

a- mustn't have read

b- couldn't read
c- shouldn't have read
d- needn't have read
e- may not read

37- Hiking for pleasure is one of the least costly ways to become physically fit
because you …. anything special to do it.

a- aren't able to buy

b- mustn't have bought
c- needn't have bought
d- shouldn't have bought
e- don't have to buy

38- I …. the match because it was broadcast on a coded channel, which I don't
subscribe to.

a- might not watch

b- won't be able to watch
c- mustn't have watched
d- shouldn't have watched
e- couldn't watch

39- If you want to solve your problems, you …. them; they will not go away if
you pretend they are not there.

a- should have confronted

b- have confronted
c- had confronted
d- must confront
e- could have confronted

40- I was not going to buy this beautiful antique carpet, but when the merchant
gave me a ten percent discount I just …. .

a- shouldn't have resisted

b- couldn't resist
c- mustn't resist
d- wouldn't have resisted
e- wonn't resist
41- According to what the doctor instructed you to do, you ….any salt on your
food, you know! If you insist on eating that much salt, you're bound to have
another heart attack!

a- shouldn't put
b- aren't supposed to put
c- needn't have put
d- are not able to put
e- mustn't have put

42- We …. back because the road was blocked, so we had no option but to go
forward.

a- needn't have gone

b- aren't able to go
c- weren't supposed to go
d- mustn't go
e- couldn't go

43- Crime is so widespread in this area that you …. any valuables in your car.
Now go and take them back.

a- mustn't have left

b- mustn't leave
c- may not have left
d- shouldn't leave
e- had left

44- Though I meant to whisper the news in her ear softly, everyone else in the
room …. .

a- must hear
b- might hear
c- could hear
d- had better hear
e- was supposed to hear

45- I've lost so much weight since last summer that I …. new clothes for next
summer as none of my summer clothes fits anymore.

a- will have to buy

b- had to buy
c- needn't have bought
d- must have bought
e- don't have to buy
46- Most people …. world peace, but few people sincerely believe that it can be
achieved.

a- were able to see

b- must have seen
c- might see
d- would like to see
e- are supposed to see

47- Although the clerk at the courier service assured me that the packet …. on
time, I won't be able to relax until I know it has been received.

a- may have arrived

b- is going to arrive
c- should have arrived
d- must arrive
e- would arrive

48- There are some countries where you …. careful to be polite to policemen,
because if you speak to them rudely, you may wind up in jail.

a- had to be
b- must have been
c- should be
d- might have been
e- were supposed to be

49- Last year, we …. a lot of books to distribute to the children in a village

school which were effected from the earthquake.

a- were able to collect

b- must have collected
c- may have collected
d- are going to collect
e- had better collect

50- The rugby player had sprained his ankle so badly that he …. off the pitch on
a stretcher.

a- had to be carried
b- should be carried
c- must have carried
d- was able to carry
e- should have carried