Rephrasings

MODAL VERBS REPHRASING AnswersMODAL-R 1. I think you should be more careful with your handwriting. I advise ….. If I were … You’d …. 2. The students are not allowed to leave the classroom. The students don’t …. The students … It is … 3. Everybody must hand in two essays this term. It is …. 4. Do your parents let you use their car? Are …. Do your….. Do you have … 5. When I was a child it was obligatory to wear a uniform at school. When I was a child you … 6. Vince is able to ride his bicycle faster than anyone in the class. Vince ..... 7. I would like to have the ability to speak many foreign languages. I would like to … 8. It is not necessary to bring you parents’ permission. You …. 9. In some years’ time it won’t be necessary to show your identity card. In some years’ time you …. 10. It is possible to buy this medicine in pills. You … 11. Delia can come with us. She has said she is not very busy. It is …. 12. Perhaps Penny will let us use her apartment for the party. Penny …. 13. We will possibly go to Turkey on holiday next summer. We … 14. I’m sure that this is Helen’s car. I can see her bag inside. This … 15. I’m sure Karen is not working today. She told me she was off duty. Karen … 16. Would you mind lending me your pen? C…….. 17. Shall I come and help you prepare the party? Would you like … 18. Is it OK for you to give me a lift? C….. 19. Shall we play a tennis match? How … 20. I refuse to do that stupid thing! I w…. 21. It was not a good idea to take your father’s car without his consent. You ....

1. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could) answersrephModII 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. I’m sure that Mrs Smith didn’t leave home. (can’t) Mrs Smith … 7. Perhaps she’s gone to stay with her mother. (might) She … 8. It’s possible that Mr Smith committed a crime. (may) Mr Smith … 9. I’m certain that he buried something in the garden. (must) He … 10. Perhaps he won the lottery. (could) He … 11. I’m sure he bought a new car. (must) He … 12. Perhaps Mr Smith murdered his wife. (might) Mr Smith … 13. I'm sure she's at home. (must) 14. I know that isn't Janet-She's in America. (can’t) 15. I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must) 16. I bet I look silly in this coat. (must) 17. They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must) 18. I'm sure he's not a teacher. He's too well dressed. (can’t) 19. You're an architect? I'm sure that's an interesting job. (must) 20. I'm sure you're not serious. I know you're joking. (must) 21. I'm sure he's got another woman. He keeps coming home late. (must) 22. This water is possibly dangerous. (could) 23. Politics is sometimes really boring. (can)