Modal Verb Rephrasing 11th

With present and past tenses (topic: Environment)

Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb or a “semi-modal”. Begin them as suggested.

1. I’m sure Cathy left her carbon emissions graphics at home. Now the meeting is going to be
a fiasco.

Cathy

2. The president didn’t congratulate the minister on his great environmental campaign. What a shame!

The president

3. Perhaps Richie forgot to tell the other activists that the climate strike had been cancelled.

Richie

4. Maria didn’t notice that the hotel wasn’t eco-friendly or she wouldn’t have booked it.

Maria

5. Everyone has the obligation to understand that tackling global warming is a matter of social justice.

Everyone

6. I suggest you buy beauty products whose chemicals haven’t been tested on animals.

You

7. This youth-led demonstration is very likely to be the largest climate strike ever.

This youth-led demonstration

8. It’s impossible to ignore the protesters visibility on social media.

You just

9. You bought all those fast fashion clothes even after I told you it was not a wise thing to do.

You

How

10. I have no doubt that a minimalist lifestyle is beneficial for the planet.

A minimalist lifestyle

11. It is a good idea to adopt sustainable fashion, especially from fair trade industries.

I believe we

12. If they are not protected, hundreds of species run the risk of disappearing.

Unless we decide to protect them,

 Modal Verb Rephrasing 11th
With present and past tenses (topic: Environment)

Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb or a “semi-modal”. Begin them as suggested.

1. I’m sure Cathy left her carbon emissions graphics at home. Now the meeting is going to be
a fiasco.

Cathy must have left her…

2. The president didn’t congratulate the minister on his great environmental campaign. What a
shame!

The president should have congratulated the minister…

3. Perhaps Richie forgot to tell the other activists that the climate strike had been cancelled.

Richie may / might have forgotten to tell…

4. Maria didn’t notice that the hotel wasn’t eco-friendly or she wouldn’t have booked it.

Maria can’t / mustn’t have noticed that…

5. Everyone has the obligation to understand that tackling global warming is a matter of social justice.

Everyone must understand that…

6. I suggest you buy beauty products whose chemicals haven’t been tested on animals.

You should buy beauty…

7. This youth-led demonstration is very likely to be the largest climate strike ever.

This youth-led demonstration may be the largest…

8. It’s impossible to ignore the protesters visibility on social media.

You just can’t ignore…

9. You bought all those fast fashion clothes even after I told you it was not a wise thing to do.

You shouldn’t have bought those…

How could you have bought…?

10. I have no doubt that a minimalist lifestyle is beneficial for the planet.

A minimalist lifestyle must be beneficial…

11. It is a good idea to adopt sustainable fashion, especially from fair trade industries.

I believe we should adopt…

12. If they are not protected, hundreds of species run the risk of disappearing.

Unless we decide to protect them, hundreds of species might / may / can disappear.