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REPHRASING MODALS

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  • Eating chewing- gum in class is prohibited.
    You mustn't eat chewing gum in class.
  • I advise you to study harder.
    You should/ ought to study harder.
  • James definitely isn't eighteen yet
    James can't be eighteen.
  • I'm thinking about taking Spanish lessons.
    I may take Spanish lessons
  • I'm sure they will be home by now
    They must be home.
  • I advise him to give up smoking.
    He should give up smoking.
  • I didn't have the ability to cook when I was younger.
    I couldn't cook when I was younger.
  • I know Anna isn't in Rome, she is in London.
    Anna can't be in Rome, she is in London.
  • It's possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year
    Jane could/may/ might visit Switzerland next year.
  • I bet I look silly in this coat.
    I must look silly in this coat.
  • It's forbidden to park here.
    You mustn't park here
  • It is unnecessary for him to come.
    He doesn't have to come.
  • He is obliged to go to the police station once a week.
    He has to go to the police station once a week.
  • It isn't necessary for you to take the jacket.
    You don't have to take the jacket.