Shall, Should or Will: Multiple Choice

Choose the words that complete each sentence. Decide whether the speaker is offering, suggesting, giving advice, asking for a favour, promising or predicting. Your first choice counts.

1. A: I can't reach the biscuits on the top shelf. B: I'm taller than you. _____ them down?

2. A: Someone's at the door, and my hands are covered in flour. _____ it, please? B: Sure, no problem.

3. A: My new laptop keeps switching itself off. What do you think? B: _____ it back to the shop. It's only a month old.

4. A: I've been offered a job in Glasgow, but all my friends are here. _____ it? B: I would. It sounds perfect for you.

5. The sun's come out at last. Let's have lunch in the garden, _____?

6. Careful! That dish has just come out of the oven. _____ yourself!

7. A: Tea or coffee? B: _____ a coffee, please. Just milk, no sugar.

8. A: I've got so much work to finish tonight. B: Poor you. _____ dinner, then? A: Oh, yes, please!

9. A: My neighbours play loud music every night. Any ideas? B: _____ to them first. They might not realise how loud it is.

10. A: I'm so bored, and it's pouring with rain. B: Me too. _____ a film? There's a good comedy on at seven.

11. A: Oh no, I'm going to miss my train! B: Don't panic – _____ a taxi for you?

12. A: I'm just popping out to the post office. B: Oh, great. _____ this letter for me while you're there?

13. A: I want to learn some Spanish before my holiday in Madrid. Which app _____? B: Try the free one from the library.

14. A: Do you think the dog _____ me if I stroke it? B: No, don't worry. She's very friendly.

15. A: It's freezing in here. B: Sorry! _____ the heating on? A: Yes, please.

16. My little brother keeps falling asleep in class. He _____ up so late playing games.

17. Hold this ladder for a minute, _____? I don't want to fall.

18. A: Can I tell you a secret? B: Of course. _____ anyone, I promise.

19. A: My feet are killing me. We've been walking for hours. B: Mine too. _____ on that bench for a bit?

20. A: I dropped a book my friend lent me in the bath. _____ her a new one? B: Yes, I think that's the right thing to do.