Question

2 Choose the correct word. 1 Max was ill yesterday so he wasn't able to/ didn't have to go to work. 78 2 You might not/mustn't climb public buildings - it's illegal! 3 A redback spider must/can give its victims a nasty bite. 4 People with hay fever should/can keep their windows closed in the summer. 5 Tom mustn't/can't play football next week. He's broken his leg. 6 People who share mobile phones should/ might get skin infections. 7 If you sit in front of a laptop for too long, you may/have to get backache. 8 Alain Robert had to/could climb buildings from the age of twelve. 9 You mustn't/don't have to go to the doctor for minor health problems. You can/must try a natural remedy! ​

Answer 1

1. wasn’t able to
2. mustn’t
3. can
4. should
5. can’t play
6. might
7. may
8. could
9. (1) don’t have to
(2) must