English Grammar Exercises

Units 59–63: Should, Have To, Might, Some/Any, Articles & Prepositions

59. Should / Had Better
59.1 Advice with Should
  1. You should take it out for a walk.
  2. You should put on some sunscreen.
  3. You should try talking to a native speaker.
  4. He should join a club or take up a hobby.
  5. She should try to relax before bed.
  6. You could make a little card for her as a gift.
  7. He should eat less cake and exercise more.
  8. You should go home and get some sleep.
  9. You should try to save money regularly.
59.2 Had Better
  1. It's going to rain. You had better take an umbrella.
  2. The train's been cancelled. We had better take a taxi.
  3. It's icy outside. You had better not drive tonight.
  4. I'm late for the meeting. I had better call my boss.
59.3 Should / Ought To
  1. If I were you I'd try jogging.
  2. You really must visit the castle.
  3. You ought to go to the barbershop.
  4. He should get a cat. They're quite independent.
  5. You could wear jeans and a shirt.
60. Have To / Must
60.1 Obligation
  1. You have to go. It's about the new IT system.
  2. You must call her right away!
  3. You won't have to do any when the summer break comes!
  4. In that case, you don't have to take your medication any longer.
  5. The council must do something to stop people from littering.
  6. I have to keep to the speed limit.
  7. Yes, all our workers must wear a helmet at all times.
  8. He had to go home because his daughter's unwell.
  9. You must not lift anything heavy for two weeks.
60.2 Don't Have To
  1. I don't have to wear a suit for work, but I wear one anyway.
  2. I'm staying in bed because I don't have to go to work today.
  3. You must not stay in the sun too long. You'll get burned.
60.3 Must Not / Don't Have To
  1. You must not touch that pan. It's hot.
  2. You don't have to be great at tennis to enjoy it.
  3. I have a secret, but you must not tell anyone else.
60.4 Have To / Had To
  1. Everyone will have to leave before 5pm.
  2. You will have to inform your manager.
  3. Brenda will have to go home early today.
  4. She will have to pay for the damage.
  5. The managers had to apologize.
  6. Greg had to eat all the broccoli.
  7. Joe had to work very hard today.
  8. I had to rest all this week.
61. Must / Might / Can't (Deduction)
61.1 Logical Deduction
  1. It looks like Sam could win this race.
  2. Look! Janet must have passed her driving test.
  3. He can't be the plumber. He's wearing a suit.
61.2 Must Have / Can't Have
  1. Alina drank all the water. She must have been really thirsty.
  2. I can't read this. I might need new glasses.
  3. Ben can't have stolen the vase. He was with me all evening.
  4. The journey home takes ages. The children must be so bored.
  5. I can't find my wallet. I must have dropped it somewhere.
61.3 Might Have / Can't Have
  1. I can't find my purse. I might have left it on the bus.
  2. I keep sneezing. I think I might have a cold.
  3. Veronika is crying. She must have failed her test.
  4. What's that animal with brown fur? It could be a bear.
61.4 Deduction
  1. That must be so interesting.
  2. There might be a burglar downstairs.
  3. It must have cost a lot of money.
  4. She can't be feeling very happy.
  5. You can't have followed the recipe properly.
62. Might / Might Have
62.1 Possibility
  1. It looks like my team might win tonight's game!
  2. I might take some driving lessons if I can afford them.
  3. I think the train might have been cancelled.
  4. I can't find my keys. I might have left them at work.
  5. If you don't hurry you might miss the deadline!
62.2 Might Not / Might Have
  1. I might not finish the building by the end of the year.
  2. I might not be able to come to the movies.
  3. I might go to the zoo next weekend.
  4. Sue might be delayed because of the traffic.
  5. It looks like it might rain later.
63. Some / Any / The / A
63.1 Some / Any
  1. It rains a huge country. It took me seven days to cross it by train.
  2. While hiking in Scotland, I spotted an eagle soaring above us.
  3. Bill took me on a date to the most expensive bar in town.
  4. Where can you get a good cup of coffee in the evening?
  5. The food in Italy was absolutely delicious.
  6. When I was a child, I wanted to be an actor.
  7. The first train to Madrid leaves at 4:30 from platform 4.
  8. It's going to rain this evening. Don't forget to take an umbrella.
  9. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
  10. I saw a wolf and a bear in Canada. The bear was catching fish.
  11. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon.
  12. Last week, I went to see a show with my cousin.
  13. My brother used to be a chef. He's an optician now.
  14. While I was in Rome, I visited the Colosseum.
  15. The cakes in that bakery are the best in town.
  16. I had a cup of coffee and a croissant. The coffee was cold, though.
  17. Is there a good hotel where I can stay in your town?
  18. The book that I just finished was really interesting.
63.2 There Are Some / Any
  1. There are some mugs in the dishwasher.
  2. I have some pencils here.
  3. There are some sandwiches for you.
  4. Mary has some beautiful dresses.
  5. Hassan caught some big fish.
  6. There are some cafés in town.
  7. There are some watches on the counter.
  8. Marco climbed some high mountains.
  9. There are some bags in the kitchen.
  10. There are some people running outside.
  11. There are some big hotels by the shore.
  12. Ola sang some beautiful songs.
63.3 Any / A / The
  1. Clara works in an office.
  2. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
  3. There are some banks on my street.
  4. There aren't any cookies in the cupboard.
  5. Is there a hospital near here?
  6. We visited an interesting exhibition today.
  7. Are there any good restaurants nearby?
  8. London is a very big city.
  9. Is there a swimming pool in your town?
  10. There aren't any students in the classroom.
  11. There are some nice cafés near my house.
  12. I tasted the best pasta while I was on vacation.
63.4 Articles (A / An / The)
  1. The president is visiting the north of the country next week.
  2. The rich always complain that they don't earn enough.
  3. The buildings in the capital are really beautiful.
  4. The coffee in this café is the best in town.
  5. I had a great trip, but the weather was disappointing.
  6. The press were waiting outside the star's apartment.
63.5 Articles & Prepositions
  1. Children start school when they are seven in my country.
  2. The children wanted to know the way to the school.
  3. Bears often visit people's yards to look for food.
  4. Residents were warned that there could be a flood soon.
63.6 Mixed Articles & Prepositions
  1. My sister-in-law is a doctor at the local hospital.
  2. The perfume you bought for your wife is in my bag.
  3. Try not to get water all over the bathroom floor.
  4. I'm going to climb the highest mountain in my country.
  5. You really should go to bed. You're exhausted.
  6. The food was excellent during our trip to Morocco.
  7. The phone has been ringing all morning.
  8. Is there a museum I can visit in your town?
  9. I rode an elephant when I visited India last year.
  10. You might see lions while you're on safari.
  11. Christopher has a hot dog for lunch every day.
  12. I ride my bike to the office each morning.
  13. Only rich people can afford to go to that restaurant.

Answers Index

59.1 Should Advice
59.2 Had Better
59.3 Should/Ought To
60.1 Have To/Must
60.2 Don't Have To
60.3 Must Not
60.4 Have To (Past/Future)
61.1 Logical Deduction
61.2 Must/Can't Have
61.3 Might/Could
61.4 Deduction
62.1 Might Possibility
62.2 Might Not
63.1 Some/Any/The
63.2 There Are Some
63.3 Any/A/The
63.4 Articles
63.5 Articles & Prepositions
63.6 Mixed