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English 16 Public

Rephrase the sentences (FCE level)

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Helen knows how to ride a bike. Helen.....

Helen can ride a bike

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You're not allowed to play here. You .........

You can't / mustn't/ shouldn't play here.

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Mary knows how to stand on her head. Mary ...

Mary can stand on her head.

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I'm sure that David took your books by mistake. (David ____ have taken your books by mistake).

David must have taken your books by mistake.

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I'm sure that Liz has been to the zoo before. (Liz _____ have been to the zoo before.)

Liz could / must have been to the zoo before.

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Challenge! Heather possibly hasn't left yet. Heather...

Heather might not have left yet.

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I'm sure they haven't eaten all the food. It's not possible! ... They _____ have eaten all the food!.

They can't have eaten all the food.

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Challenge! Jack is supposed to have arrived half an hour ago. Jack ...

Jack should have arrived half an hour ago.

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I think it was the cat that took the fish from the table! (The cat ... have taken the fish from the table!.

The cat must have taken the fish from the table.

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Challenge! It would be a great idea if Harry took a holiday. Harry ....

Harry should take a holiday.

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You must go to lunch now. Which word is the modal verb?

must

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She will definitely agree to having a party. Name the adverb that shows possibility.

definitely

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Perhaps we'll have a new teacher next term. Name the adverb that shows possibility.

perhaps

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You certainly should help your friend to eat that cake! Name the adverb that shows possibiliy.

certainly

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We probably will go to see the game on Sunday. Name the adverb that shows possibility.

probably

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You mustn't drop litter! Name the modal verb in the sentence.

mustn't

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