Test: Modal Verbs - Year 9 MCQ

"Could" is used to express past ability or past events. In this context, it refers to Juan's ability to speak well when he was two years old.

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank for a polite request is:

3. May

So the complete sentence is:

"May I talk to the manager?"

"Could" is used to express disbelief or surprise about someone's actions in this context.

"Must" is used to indicate a necessity or requirement. It implies that settling of the audience is necessary before the doors are closed.

"Should" is used to suggest an appropriate action or give advice in this context.

"Need not" means it's not necessary or obligatory to visit them; making a phone call is sufficient.

The correct answer is "There used to be a famous shop here". 
"Used to" is used to refer to something or an event that happened in the past but is no longer true. In this sentence, "used to" represents the past simple, which is a verb form that describes an action that happened before the present time and is no longer happening. 

"Could" is used to express past ability or possibility, indicating the potential for winning the tournament in the past.

"Will" is used to express a firm intention or determination to investigate the matter.

"Supposed to" implies an obligation or expectation to wait in the lobby until a certain condition (receptionist calling again) is met.