REPHRASE: MODAL VERBS 1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Use modal verbs: can, could, may, might, must, have to, should, needn't.

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Perhaps Jane is in the garden now.

Jane may/might/could be in the garden now.

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It is stupid from her to eat so much fat. (She...)

She shouldn't eat so much fat.

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Perhaps Jane is in the garden now. (Jane...)

Jane may be in the garden now.

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It's necessary to wear a uniform to work in this company. (You...)

You have to/must wear a uniform to work in this company.

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He is definitely stressed. (He...)

must be stressed

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I don't let my son to stay out after 11. (My son...)

My son is not allowed/ mustn't/can't stay out after 11.

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It is good for us to practice more exercise. (We...)

We should practice more exercise

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There is a tiny opportunity for her to get the job. (She...)

She might get the job.

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We're sure they will win the next election. (They...)

They must win the next election

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It isn't obligatory to knock at the door before entering. (You...)

You don't need to/ needn't knock the door before entering.

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It is forbidden to play any loud music after 12 at night. (You..)

You mustn't play any loud music after 12 at night.

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Laws don't allow young people to drive before they are 18. (Young people...)

Young people mustn't drive before they are 18.

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I'm sure that isn't Joe, he's much taller. (That...)

That can't be Joe, he's much taller.

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It is not necessary for you to wait longer. (You...)

You don't have to/don't need to/needn't wait longer.

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You are required to respect the national flag. (You...)

You should respect the national flag

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She was able to read when she was three. (She..)

She could read when she was three.

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