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Rephrasings of Modal Verbs. 1. Rewrite The Sentences Using The Modal Verbs in Brackets

The document provides examples of rephrasing sentences using modal verbs. It contains 3 sections - the first rewrites sentences using modal verbs in brackets, the second rewrites sentences using any modal verb, and the third rewrites sentences using perfect modal constructions. The document aims to practice modal verbs and their uses in different linguistic contexts.

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Rephrasings of Modal Verbs. 1. Rewrite The Sentences Using The Modal Verbs in Brackets

The document provides examples of rephrasing sentences using modal verbs. It contains 3 sections - the first rewrites sentences using modal verbs in brackets, the second rewrites sentences using any modal verb, and the third rewrites sentences using perfect modal constructions. The document aims to practice modal verbs and their uses in different linguistic contexts.

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REPHRASINGS OF MODAL VERBS.

1. Rewrite the sentences using the modal verbs in brackets.


1. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could)
2. I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may)
3. I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must)
4. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t)
5. It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might)
6. Perhaps she’s gone to stay with her mother. (might) She …

7. It’s possible that Mr Smith committed a crime. (may) Mr Smith …


8. I’m certain that he buried something in the garden. (must) He …
9. Perhaps he won the lottery. (could) He … 11. I’m sure he bought
a new car. (must) He …
10.Perhaps Mr Smith murdered his wife. (might) Mr Smith …
2. Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb.
1. It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket. You…
2. I advise you to see a dentist.You…
3. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam. You…
4. It’s forbidden to park here. You…
5. I advise you to study harder. You…
6. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week. He…
7. Tom knows how to speak Spanish. Tom…
8. He had permission to go to the party. He…
10. It isn’t possible It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat. You…

3 .PERFECT MODALS REPHRASING EXERCISES

1. I’m sorry that I didn’t study enough.


I…

2. I’m sure that he has finished the exercise.


He…

3. It wasn’t necessary for them to have reserved the tickets.


They…
4. I think that Ridley Scott didn’t direct this film.
Ridley Scott…

5. You didn’t write as many words as possible.


You…

6. It was wrong of you to go to that party.


You…

7. She was able to run faster but she didn’t.


She…

8. We are certain that it was a disaster.


It…

9. It wasn’t a good idea for the government to apply all those economic
measures.
The government…

10.I can’t believe your boyfriend began


smoking.
Your boyfriend

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