MODALS 38. Perhaps it was late.
It…………
I. Rephrase the following statements:
1. I'm sure he didn't stay in this room because it’s too clean.
He...
2. I’m sure he hasn't written that letter. He can't ...
3. I can't have met Peter before. I’m sure…
4. I’m sure she didn’t say anything like that. She couldn‘t …
5. They couldn’t have visited us on Monday because we were
in London then. I’m sure….
6. I wonder who this man is. Who ...
7. He promised to write to me soon but it's possible he's lost
my address. He promised to write to me soon but he
might…………
8. It's possible that she was lost. She may well ……
9. It's possible that your telephone was out of order
yesterday. Your telephone…….
10. It's likely that she'll be late again. She ……
11. He'll probably marry Joan. He …….
12. He was absent from school today. It is possible for him to
be ill. He …………
13. There is a chance of rain this evening. It …………
14. He can't be her nephew as she has no brothers or sisters.
It's ………
15. Inflation is likely to increase again this month. It's
probable ……..
16. Whose calculator is this? Perhaps it's Joe's. / Whose
calculator is this? It may……………….
17. It's possible he was killed in the accident, but we're not
certain yet. He ………
18. I don't remember what she looks like, although it's
possible that I've seen her picture. / I don't remember what
she looks like, although I ...
19. I can't find my notebook. Perhaps I've lost it. / I can't find
my notebook. I may ...
20. I didn't tell him about the wedding but it's just possible he
overheard our conversation. / I didn't tell him about the
wedding but he might ...
21. Where's my sandwich? Perhaps the dog ate it when you
went to your room. / Where's my sandwich? The dog may ...
22. Surley the theatre is full already. The theatre ...
23. She looks so young! I don’t believe she’s over forty. She
looks so young! She can't ...
24. It's impossible that it's already after midnight. It can't ...
25. There's no light in the window. I'm sure they aren't at
home. / There's no light in the window. They ...
26. I'm sure she is not British. She doesn't understand a word
of English. I’m sure…
27. It is possible for him to be late. He………….
28. Perhaps Ann was not informed about what had happened.
Ann…
29. It is unlikely that she believed it. She…………
30. Perhaps he is watching TV. He………….
31. I am quite sure he forgot to tell me to come. He………….
32. Probably it was already late. It……………
33. It is impossible for her to arrive on time. She……………
34. Perhaps John is busy today. John……………
35. Is is necessary for us to leave at once. We……
36. It is possible for him to leave for Australia. He……
37. Perhaps they were right. They…….
39. It is necessary for him to go there. He………..
40. It is advisable for young people to practice sports. Young
people…….
41. It is possible that they are playing football now.
They…………
42. It is possible that George will not come this afternoon.
George………
43. He is certainly lying in his bedroom. He………..
44. They didn't do it. It is impossible. They………..
45. Why didn't you tell the truth. You………..
46. It is possible to be snowing in the mountains. It …….
47. I wouldn't smoke so much if I were you. You………..
48. He is so late! I'm sure something has happened to him.
Something……..
49. I recommend going to Brighton for a week. You……….
50. It's typical of Steve to lose his keys! Steve would……..
51. I suppose Kate is quite well off. Kate …..
52. I'm as happy as possible at the moment. I couldn't………
53. If I were you I'd take up jogging. I think………….
54. Do we have to leave so early? Need…………….
55. Our worrying so much was a waste of time.
We…………….
56. It's just not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge!
The cat………
57. It would have been possible for Helen to give us a lift.
Helen………
58. It's possible that the last person to leave didn't lock the
door. The last person to leave….
59. School uniform wasn't compulsory when I was a student.
I………….
60. I'm sure you had a good time at the party. You
must………
61. Luckily it wasn't necessary for Jim to take the exam
again. Luckily Jim……….
62. Why didn't you tell me you were ill? You…………
63. It's not necessary for you to wear a uniform.
You…………
64. I wouldn't wake her up if I were you. You………..
65. By law, all rear-seat passengers are obliged to wear seat-
belts. By law, seat-belts………
66. It's possible that Mary and Helen have not heard from the
bank yet. Mary and Helen……….
67. It's impossible that we stayed in the same hotel, in that
case. We…
II. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in
capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same:
1. I expect this beach will be deserted. SHOULD
……………………………………………………..
2. This climb is possibly dangerous. COULD
……………………………………………………..
3. Arthur is sometimes really irritating! CAN
……………………………………………………..
4. How about going to the theatre instead? COULD
…………………………………………………………
5. Do you want me to turn off the oven, or not? SHOULD
……………………………………………………………….
6. I don't think Harry is likely to resign. WOULD
………………………………………………………
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7. I'm sure this isn't the way to Norwich. CAN'T 2. I haven't _____ sleep very well recently.
……………………………………………………….. 3. Sandra ______ drive but she hasn't got a car.
8. It would be all the same if we gave up now. MIGHT 4. I can't understand Martin. I've never ______ understand
……………………………………………………………… him.
9. I'm sure that's Marion. WILL 5. I used to ______ stand on my head but I can't do it now.
…………………………………… 6. I can't see you on Friday but I ______ meet you on
10. Jim keeps giving me presents. WILL Saturday morning.
………………………………………….. 7. Ask Catherine about your problem. She might ______ help
11. It makes no difference if we call it off. MAY you.
………………………………………………………….
12. Don't bother lying to me. HAVE IV. Complete the sentences with can, can't, could,
……………………………………………………………….. couldn't + one of these verbs: come, eat, hear, run,
13. That is not typical of Helen's behaviour. WOULDN'T sleep, wait
…………………………………………………………
14. It would be impossible to tell Sally the truth. 1. I'm afraid I ______ to your party next week.
POSSIBLY 2. When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. He ______ 100
……………………………………………………………… meters in 11 seconds.
15. It wasn't very nice of you not to invite me to your party. 3. Are you in a hurry?' 'No, I've got plenty of time. I ______.'
MIGHT 4. I was feeling sick yesterday. I ______ anything.
………………………………………………………. 5. Can you speak up a bit? I ______ you very well.
16. Thank you very much for buying me flowers. 6. 'You look tired.' 'Yes, I ______ last night,'
SHOULDN'T
…………………………………………………………. V. Complete the sentences using could, couldn't or
17. It wouldn't have been right to let you do all the work on was/were able to.
your own. COULDN'T
………………………………………………………… 1. My grandfather was a very clever man. He ____ speak five
18. I don't believe that you have lost your keys again! languages.
CAN'T 2. I looked everywhere for the book but I ______ find it.
…………………………………………………………….. 3. They didn't want to come with us at first but we ______ to
19. Mary was a talented violinist at the age of ten. COULD persuade them.
…………………………………………………………. 4. Laura had hurt her leg and ________ walk very well.
20. Perhaps they didn't notice the tyre was flat. MIGHT 5. Sue wasn't at home when I phoned but I ______ contact
……………………………………………………………… her at her office.
21. They escaped possible injury when the car crashed. 6. I looked very carefully and I ______ see a figure in the
HAVE distance.
………………………………………………………………. 7. I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to
22. The results are expected tomorrow. KNOW didn't have any but I ______ get some in the next shop.
……………………………………………………. 8. My grandmother loved music. She ______ play the piano
23.A visa wasn't necessary after all. NEED very well.
…………………………………………………. 9. A girl fell into the river but fortunately we ______ rescue
24. Apparently someone has borrowed the cassette player. her.
HAVE 10. I had forgotten to bring my camera so I ______ take any
…………………………………………………………. photographs.
25. The weather here is sometimes really awful! CAN
…………………………………………………………….. VI. Complete the sentences. Use could or could have + a
26. I expect this film will be good. SHOULD suitable verb.
…………………………………………………….
27. It's typical of you to say that! WOULD 1. A: What shall we do this evening?
……………………………………………. B: I don't mind. We _____ to the cinema.
28. You are supposed to have finished by now. SHOULD 2. A: I had a very boring evening at home yesterday.
…………………………………………………………. B: Why did you stay at home? You ______ to the cinema.
29. I don't believe you have spent all the money I gave you! 3. A: There's an interesting job advertised in the paper. You
SURELY ______ for it.
………………………………………………………… B: What sort of Job is it? Show me the advertisement.
30. Do you want me to phone them back? SHOULD 4. A: Did you go to the concert last night?
………………………………………………………… B: No. We ______ but we decided not to.
5. A: Where shall we meet tomorrow?
III. Complete the sentences using can or (be) able to. Use B: Well, I ______ to your house if you like.
can if possible; otherwise use (be) able to.
VII. Use can, could or to be able to in the following
1. George has travelled a lot. He _____ speak four languages. sentences, at the requested tense:

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 14. Cred că avem voie să ne uităm prin aceste reviste.
1. I am sure you _____ manage it all right. 15. Nu am avut voie sa intram in laboratorul de chimie fara
2. We hoped he ______________ get at the truth soon. halate (gowns) albe.
3. He said she was reliable because she ________ handle 16. Pot sa ma uit si eu la fotografiile tale?
every situation. 17. Pot să iau stiloul tău, te rog?
4. She was sorry she _________ talk to him because he had 18. Vei avea voie să conduci după ce împlineşti 18 ani.
already left. 19. El poate că va fi de acord cu această propunere.
5. When you ___________________ start working on the 20. Ei nu au avut voie să folosească dicţionare la examen.
new project? Next week, I hope. 21. Se poate ca ea sa aiba dreptate.
6. How did you manage to get here on time? I 22. Pot să aştept aici?
________________ catch the plane. 23. Nu cred ca poti folosi acest calculator, este parolat.
7. Did you manage to get safely home? The car skidded but I
___________________ to avoid an accident.
8. Can you use a typewriter? No, I ___________ (not), but I
_____________ use one in a month time.
9. I wonder if you could help me mend this cassette recorder?
I __________ help you tomorrow if you like.
10. He stood embarrassed and ____________ say a word.
11. I knew she _____ always __________ calm him down.
12. He had been fired and ___________ even pay the rent.
13. The doctor said that I ______________ get out of bed in
a couple of days.
14. I knew he always _______________ stand on his own
feet.
15. I was tired but I _____________ sleep.
16. Have you seen my bag? I __________ find it.
17. Ann doesn’t know what to do. She ________ decide.
18. Catherine got the job because she _______ speak five
languages.
19. He was speaking very quietly. I ____________ hear him.
20. I ____________ to speak a little German in a few weeks.
21. I hope she ______________ cheer herself up.
22. I wasn’t hungry yesterday, I ___________ eat my dinner.
23. When I was young I ______________ to run very fast.
24. I had a party last week but Paul and Jenny _________
come.
25. ___________ you open the door, please?

VIII. Translate into English using can or be able to, may

or be allowed to:

1. Refuz să cred că a fost atât de nesăbuit încât să rupă

logodna.
2. Te rog să mă laşi în pace! Sunt şi eu în stare să fac aşa
ceva fără să mă ajute nimeni.
3. După o clipă de ezitare, a spus că va putea pregăti totul
în câteva zile.
4. Chiar crezi că ea este în stare să interpreteze rolul
reginei?
5. Nu puteam rosti nici un cuvânt. Eram atât de surprins că
rămăsesem fără glas.
6. Unde poate fi Dan la ora aceasta?
7. Mike nu răspunde la telefon. Poate că deja este în
laborator.
8. Maria a refuzat să meargă cu noi în excursie săptămâna
viitoare. Nu pot să cred. Adoră excursiile.
9. Nu se poate să fie atât de bătrân; arată mult mai tânăr.
10. Aş putea aştepta aici ? Sigur că da.
11. Jack nu putea fi atât de nepoliticos.
12. Ramona nu a putut veni la sedinta saptamana trecuta.
13. Ai fi în stare să te aperi singur într-o asemenea situaţie?