Modals Rewrite 1 2
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Merce C RodriguezMODALS and MODAL PERFECTS 1º bachiller
1) Rewrite these sentences using the modals or semi-modals in brackets.
1. It is against the law to drive without a licence. (mustn’t)
2. Perhaps Sarah lends Simon some money. (may)
3. It is sometimes very hot here in the summer. (can)
4. Would you like me to bring you some magazines? (shall)
5. It isn't necessary to be over 18 to get married. (needn’t)
6. It is important for me to pass the exam. (must)
7. It will not be necessary for you to come tomorrow. (have to)
8. Perhaps it will rain tonight. (may)
9. It is against the law to drive without a seat belt. (mustn’t)
10. There's a small possibility that he comes on a motorbike. (might)
2) Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning.
1. You may not smoke in this classroom. You …………….
2. Perhaps he comes to the party. He ..............…
3. You can come but it isn't necessary. You .......…
4. He wasn't able to lift the piano. He ...................…
5. She isn't allowed to enter the room. She ..............…
6. Do you know how to drive a lorry? ...................…
7. I don't believe you are a policeman. You ...............…
8. He ought to study more. He .......…
9. I'm almost sure he is French. He .................…
10. I suggest you get a second opinion. You ........................…
3) Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning. They can be PRESENT or
PAST
1. I'm sure they went away yesterday. They .…
2. It isn't necessary for you to go. You .…
3. Perhaps Frank will win the pools. Frank .…
4. I don't believe he took the money. He .…
5. It was wrong of him to break it. He …
6. It's forbidden to drive on the right in Great Britain. You .…
7. Is it alright if I use your phone?
8. Perhaps George won't have time. George .…
9. Perhaps he didn't have time. He .…
10. I suppose they enjoyed the concert. They .…
11. You are not obliged to come back again. You ...........…
12. She mustn’t enter. She isn’t .............…
13. I was wrong to say you were guilty. I ..............…
14. You are not allowed to smoke in this classroom. You ........…
MODALS and MODAL PERFECTS (ANSWER) 1º bachiller
1) Rewrite these sentences using the modals or semi-modals in brackets.
1. You mustn’t drive without a licence. (mustn’t)
2. Sarah may lend Simon some money. (may)
3. It can be very hot here in the summer. (can)
4. Shall I bring you some magazines? (shall)
5. You needn’t be over 18 to get married. (needn’t)
6. I must pass the exam. (must)
7. You don’t have to come tomorrow. (have to)
8. It may rain tonight. (may)
9. You mustn’t drive without a seat belt. (mustn’t)
10. He might come on a motorbike. (might)
2) Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning.
1. You may not smoke in this classroom. You mustn’t / can’t / aren’t allowed to smoke in this classroom.
2. Perhaps he comes to the party. He may / might come to the party.
3. You can come but it isn't necessary. You can come but you don’t have to / needn’t (do it).
4. He wasn't able to lift the piano. He couldn’t lift the piano.
5. She isn't allowed to enter the room. She mustn’t / can’t enter the room.
6. Do you know how to drive a lorry? Can you drive a lorry?
7. I don't believe you are a policeman. You can’t be a policeman.
8. He ought to study more. He should study more.
9. I'm almost sure he is French. He must be French.
10. I suggest you get a second opinion. You should / ought to get a second opinion.
3) Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning. They can be PRESENT or PAST.
1. I'm sure they went away yesterday. They must have gone away yesterday.
2. It isn't necessary for you to go. You needn’t / don’t have to go.
3. Perhaps Frank will win the pools. Frank may / might win the pools.
4. I don't believe he took the money. He can’t have taken the money.
5. It was wrong of him to break it. He shouldn’t have broken it.
6. It's forbidden to drive on the right in Great Britain. You mustn’t drive on the right in Great Britain.
7. Is it alright if I use your phone? Can / May I use your phone?
8. Perhaps George won't have time. George may not / might not have time.
9. Perhaps he didn't have time. He may not / might not have had time.
10. I suppose they enjoyed the concert. They must have enjoyed the concert.
11. You are not obliged to come back again. You don’t have to / needn’t come back again.
12. She mustn’t enter. She isn’t allowed to enter.
13. I was wrong to say you were guilty. I shouldn’t have said you were guilty.
14. You are not allowed to smoke in this classroom. You mustn’t / can’t / may not smoke in this classroom.