Modal verbs short answers
- A: Can you come for a coffee after the meeting?
- B: No, I can’t. I’m sorry – I have to go home.
- A: Do I have to pay for the meal now?
- B: No, you don’t. You can pay when you leave.
- A: Should we phone to say we’re going to be late?
- B: Yes, we should. Here’s my phone.
- A: Can we leave our luggage during the break?
- B: Yes, you can. But don’t leave any money.
- A: Do you think I should write about my education background?
- B: Yes, you should. You can get a better job.
- A: My child is five. Do you have to buy him a ticket?
- B: Yes, you do. It costs half the price of an adult ticket.
- A: Do you have to get up early tomorrow?
- B: No, I don’t. I can stay in bed.
- A: Can you speak English?
- B: Yes, I can. I lived in London for 5 years.
- A: Should we leave him the message?
- B: Yes, we should. He won’t be worried about us.
- A: Should I study more on English grammar?
- B: No, you shouldn’t. You know it very well already.
