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MODAL VERBS

I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing meanings.


1. They probably (có khả năng) had a party at the town hall the other day.
They
2. It is compulsory for you to put your bag in the locker.
You
3. Certainly Kelvin wrote this paper.
Kelvin
4. Tom painted his room black. It looks dark and gloomy. It was wrong of him to choose that colour.
(ANOTHER)
Tom should
5. There was no need for you to leave the house in such weather.
You need
6. It is necessary to do all of this photocopying before lunchtime.
All of this photocopying must
7. It is possible Louise is waiting for us at the airport.
Louise
8. Maybe Mathew forgot all about it.
Mathew might
9. I had the chance to do a parachute jump, but I was too scared.
I could
10. I am absolutely sure that they forgot all about the party.
They can’t
11. It was not essential for you to go so much trouble on my behalf.
You needn’t
12. You did not study hard enough, so you failed.
You should
13. Peter did not go to the party last night. The person you saw was another guy.
It can’t
14. In all probability/likelihood he failed to understand the consequences of his actions.
He must
15. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
You don't
16. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
Someone
17. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it.
I
18. It was a waste of time writing that letter.
She
19. It is important that you inform the police about the crime.
You
20. It was unwise of him to lend her money.
He
21. You could not see Tom at the party last week because he passed away a month ago.
It can’t
22. Perhaps, she is shopping right now.
She may
23. I am sure that the cat is in the house somewhere.
The cat
24. I am sure that John is not the thief.
John can’t
25. I am certain that Norman will be late. (bound)
Norman
26. All students should report to the main hall at 9.00.
All students are
27. You're not allowed to park here.
You must
28. You needn't come with me if you don't want to.
You don’t
29. It wasn't necessary for me to go out after all.
I
30. There was a plan for Jack to become manager, but he left.
Jack
31. It was a mistake for you to buy that car.
You should
32. It's possible that Bill saw me.
Bill may
33. I'm sure that David took your books by mistake.
David must
34. I'm sure they haven't eaten all the food. It's not possible!
They can’t
35. Letting the hardened criminals off with a warning was not a good idea.
We should
II. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) There's someone at the door. It can/must be the postman.
b) Don't worry, you don't have to/mustn't pay now.
c) I think you had better/would better take a pullover with you.
d) Jones could/must be president if Smith has to resign.
e) Sorry, I can't stay any longer. I have to/might go.
f) It was 5 o'clock an hour ago. Your watch can't/mustn't be right.
g) It's a school rule, all the pupils have to/must wear a uniform.
h) I suppose that our team must/should win, but I'm not sure.
i) Let's tell Diana. She could/might not know.
j) In my opinion, the government might/should do something about this.
III. Complete each sentence so that it contains might, might not, must, mustn't, can or
can't. More than one answer may be possible.
a) Don't stand up in the boat! You fall in the river!
b) Sue says she's stuck in traffic and she be late.
c) You really start spending more time on your work.
d) Tell Peter he stay the night here if he wants to.
e) That's a really stupid idea! You be serious, surely!
f) You realise it, but this is very important to me.
g) Don't be silly. You expect me to believe you!
h) We're not sure but we go to Prague for Christmas this year.
i) Me learn to fly! You be joking!
j) Bill cooked the lunch, so you expect anything special!

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