Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Modals Extra Trends 2
Modals Extra Trends 2
Modals Extra Trends 2
2 Rewrite the sentences with the modal or modal perfect form of the words
in brackets. Do not change
the original meaning of the sentences.
1. I think I’ve met him before. (might)
.....................................................................................................................
2. They would like to get married in June. (may)
.....................................................................................................................
3. I suggest that you call Daniel at 4.00. (should)
.....................................................................................................................
4. It isn’t possible that you saw Jack at the party last night. (couldn’t)
.....................................................................................................................
5. It wasn’t very nice of us to forget Clara’s birthday. (ought to)
remembered Clara’s birthday.
6 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original
meaning.
1.There’s a possibility that we’re going to check out a day earlier. (might)
........................................................................................
2. Smoking in the hotel is forbidden. (mustn’t)
........................................................................................
3.They had tickets to the concert, but decided not to go. (could have)
........................................................................................
4. Does she know how to drive? (can)
........................................................................................
5. ....................... It’s impossible that his story is true. (can’t)
........................................................................................
6. I’m certain that’s my luggage. (must)
........................................................................................
7. I suggest you book in advance. (should)
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
9 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use affirmative or negative
modals or modal perfects. There may be more than one correct answer.
1. They ……………………………… (help) me instead of just sitting there. It was a lot of
work to do on my own.
2. There was no need to be rude. You ……………………………… (ask) me nicely.
3. I can’t find my phone anywhere. I ……………………………… (leave) it in the shop.
4. I love Sundays. It’s the only day I ……………………………… (get up) early.
5. John ……………………………… (buy) a car now because he wasted his money on
unnecessary things.
6. Tom ……………………………… (have) an argument with his girlfriend. They both
look upset.
7. I’m sure he didn’t ignore you. He ……………………………… (recognise) you.
10 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the
meaning of the original sentences.
1. It’s possible that life exists on other planets. (might)
Life ............................................................................ .
2. It wasn’t necessary to tell Susan what I said. (need)
You ........................................................................... .
3. Perhaps that was Alicia who just walked by. (have)
That .......................................................................... .
4. I strongly advise you not to travel to that country. (had better)
You ........................................................................... .
5. I’m sure that Alex forgot that we were meeting today. (must)
Alex ........................................................................... .
6. It isn’t necessary to bring a gift. (have to)
You ........................................................................... .
12 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the
meaning of the original sentences.
1. I want you to come home by 11 o’clock. (had better)
....................................................................................
2. Claire had the ability to be a professional cyclist, but she never wanted
to make the effort. (could have)
....................................................................................
3. It wasn’t OK that you used my computer without my permission. (should)
....................................................................................
4. Do you mind if I ask you how much your bike cost? (may)
....................................................................................
5. It was wrong to listen to our conversation. It was private. (shouldn’t)
....................................................................................
6. There’s a possibility that he forgot about our meeting. (might)
....................................................................................
7. I don’t believe that this is the original painting. (can’t)
....................................................................................
8. There’s a possibility he will call you tonight. (may)
....................................................................................
13 Complete the sentences with the affirmative or negative form of the verbs
in brackets. Use should or had better.
1. You broke my window. (pay)
You ............................................................................................................ .
2. Dad needs the car at 6 o’clock. (be late)
You ............................................................................................................ .
3. There’s a lot of traffic on the motorway. (leave early)
They .......................................................................................................... .
4. The food is delicious. (eat)
You ............................................................................................................ .
5. Jack is probably sleeping now. (call him)
MODALS
We ............................................................................................................. .
14 Complete the sentences with the modal perfect form of the verbs in
brackets. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. It was wrong of Jamie to miss the celebration.
He ……………………… (take part) in it with the rest of us.
2. I’m sure that no one in the team made that noise.
It ……………………… (be) one of the spectators.
3. Anne doesn’t know how to drive.
She ……………………… (take) the car.
4. He isn’t answering the phone.
He ……………………… (already go) to sleep.
5. It’s a pity Dan didn’t play.
We ……………………… (win) the game.
16 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. Do
not change the original meaning.
1. It wasn’t necessary to bring me a gift. (need)
You ........................................................................... .
2. Perhaps that was Joe who just walked by. (might)
That .......................................................................... .
3. I’m not sure we made reservations. (might)
We ............................................................................ .
4. There’s a possibility that we won’t arrive on time. (may)
We ............................................................................ .
5. Participation is mandatory. (have to)
Everyone ................................................................... .
6. We had the option of staying at more expensive accommodation. (could)
We ............................................................................ .
7. There’s no need to stand in the queue. (have to)
You ........................................................................... .
8. I suggest staying in a hotel near the city centre. (should)
You ........................................................................... .
9. I regret travelling alone. (should)
.................................................................................. .
10. It’s not my luggage because mine is brown. (can)
That .......................................................................... .
7. The necklace is beautiful, but you ……………………………… (buy) me such an
expensive gift.