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Rephrasing Modal Verbs

The document provides a series of sentences that require rephrasing using modal verbs. Each sentence presents a situation or statement that needs to be transformed into a different structure while maintaining the original meaning. The exercise focuses on the use of modal verbs to express necessity, possibility, and permission.

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Rephrasing Modal Verbs

The document provides a series of sentences that require rephrasing using modal verbs. Each sentence presents a situation or statement that needs to be transformed into a different structure while maintaining the original meaning. The exercise focuses on the use of modal verbs to express necessity, possibility, and permission.

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Modal Verbs

Rephrasing

1. It’s impossible that Sarah left her phone at home.


Sarah…
2. It’s not necessary for you to stay late if you don’t want to.
You…
3. I’m certain that Tom works as a doctor.
Tom…
4. It’s possible that they will arrive early for the meeting.
They…
5. Is it necessary to buy a ticket for this event?
Do I…
6. It would be a great idea if Jack apologized to his teacher.
Jack…
7. Lisa knows how to play the piano very well.
Lisa…
8. You are not allowed to use your phone in this area.
You…
9. Perhaps Mark forgot about the appointment.
Mark…
10. It’s impossible for us to solve this problem without help.
We…
11. I’m sure that Emma is feeling very excited about the trip.
Emma…
12. It’s not possible that John finished the project in just one day.
John…
13. It’s a good idea for Anna to take an umbrella with her.
Anna…
14. Perhaps they forgot to send the invitation.
They…
15. Is it necessary to bring a dictionary to the exam?
Do we…
16. It’s not necessary for you to clean the house today.
You…
17. I’m certain that Paul isn’t lying about what happened.
Paul…
18. It’s possible that Lucy knows the answer to this question.
Lucy…
19. You are not allowed to enter this building without permission.
You…
20. It’s impossible that they have already arrived; the train is late.
They…
21. It wasn’t necessary for me to go to the dentist. NEED
22. It’s a shame she didn’t stay at home. SHOULD
23. I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to be late tonight. OUGHT
24. We called the ambulance but it turned out to be unnecessary. HAVE
25. It’s a good idea for you to see a doctor about your back. HAD
26. It isn’t necessary for me to go to school today. HAVE
27. I’m certain that he didn’t see me. CAN’T
28. I’m not sure she believes me. MIGHT
29. I’m positive that John broke it. No one else was here. MUST
30. Maybe the instructions fell behind the wardrobe. MAY
31. I’m convinced there’s no life on other planets. CAN’T
32. I’m sure he is satisfied with the results of his research. MUST
33. It was possible that we missed an important clue in our investigations. COULD
34. I’m not sure that Janet knew about the plans. MIGHT
35. Why did I bother buying a big bottle of water? Denise had already packed one.
I…
36. Rod’s luggage went missing so it was necessary for him to go to the lost property office.
Rod…
Modal Verbs
Rephrasing

37. Helen wishes she hadn’t splashed out on a new phone. She found her old one down the
back of the sofa.
Helen…
38. Luckily someone handed in my wallet so it wasn’t necessary to cancel my bank card.
I…
39. Dad gave me his old ski goggles so there was no need to bother forking out for a new
pair.
I…
40. It would have been better not to spend so long shopping around as the first shop was
the cheapest anyway.
We…
41. We didn’t bother dressing up smartly because it wasn’t necessary. It was a very casual
party.
We…
42. I’m sure it’s a lion.
It’s…
43. It’s possible it escaped from the zoo.
It…
44. Perhaps it is very hungry by now.
It…
45. It’s possible it was somebody’s pet.
It…
46. Perhaps it grew too big.
It…
47. I’m sure it isn’t lion.
It…
48. I’m sure that it isn’t possible for you to climb that steep rock.
You…
49. I don’t know how they got to London, but it’s possible that they travelled by train.
They…
50. I’m sure that bird is an eagle – its wings spread two metres across.
That bird…
51. Let’s print out our reservation – it’s possible that we’ll need it at the hotel.
Let’s print our reservation – we …
52. Jack speaks perfect Chinese, so I’m sure he lived in China as a child.
Jack speaks perfect Chinese, he…
53. I’m sure that man wasn’t Henry. He was too tall.
That man…
54. Excuse me, is it OK if I turn off the light?
Excuse me, …
55. It isn’t a good idea to wrap up the presents. It’s such a waste of paper.
You…
56. There’s a chance she’ll forget to turn the tap off.
She…
57. Visitors to the park aren’t allowed to feed the animals.
You…
58. It’s not necessary to give up eating meat completely – just eat less.
You …
59. It’s not possible that she’s Italian. Her English is perfect!
She…
60. There’s no way the cat ate all the food. Her bowl’s still full. HAVE
61. The article was online but I decided to leave it until later. READ
Modal Verbs
Rephrasing

62. I’m sure he copied this information from the internet. COPIED
63. It was a shame that you didn’t arrive earlier – you missed the start of the film. GOT
64. The seminar was boring because they didn’t demonstrate the experiment. INTERESTING
65. You were supposed to be in your seats when the teacher walked in. DOWN
66. It was a mistake to buy these shoes
I…
67. I am sure that Polly took my phone.
Polly…
68. It’s possible that my dad drive Dan to the station.
My dad …
69. It isn’t possible that Jodi failed her driving test.
Jodi…
70. Archie only left home 20 minutes ago, so I’m certain he isn’t here yet. ARRIVED
71. It would have been a good idea to tell someone where we were going. SHOULD
72. I’m sure Filippo broke the window. He was playing football in the garden earlier. BROKEN
73. I think it was Mike who sent the flowers to me, but I’m not completely sure. COULD
74. It’s probably Emma’s bike outside because she told me she was coming. LEFT
75. It’s a good idea to take notes during the lecture. SHOULD
76. It’s possible that his impatience annoys her. HIS
77. I know that Nora’s bored. She isn’t talking to anybody. NORA
78. His expression possibly means that he’s innocent. HIS
79. I’m certain that she doesn’t love him after the things he’s done. SHE
80. He definitely isn’t an easy person to be with. HE
81. It’s possible that she won’t forgive him. SHE
82. It’s a good idea for you to apologise to Sarah before it’s too late. BETTER
83. Let’s go to the park this afternoon. SHALL
84. There’s a chance that Sevilla will win La Liga this year.
Sevilla…
85. It’s not possible that she’s late for her own wedding.
She…
86. I’m certain that he’s Theo’s brother.
He…
87. It’s possible that they just have bad manners.
They….
88. It’s possible that we will come to the party.
We…
89. I promise to help you with your homework after dinner.
I…
90. You aren’t allowed to use your dictionary during the test.
You…

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