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Modal Verbs

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  • Rewrite the sentence: I'm sure that Liz hasn't met Harry before. (CAN'T)
    Liz can't have met Harry before.
  • Rewrite the sentence: It would be a great idea if Harry took a holiday. (SHOULD)
    Harry should take a holiday.
  • Rewrite the sentence: What would you advise me to do? (THINK)
    What do you think I should do?
  • Rewrite the sentence: I'm sure they haven't eaten all the food. It's not possible! (CAN'T HAVE)
    They can't have eaten all the food.
  • Rewrite the sentence: It was unnecessary for you to clean the floor. (NEEDN'T)
    You needn't clean the floor.
  • Rewrite the sentence: I'm sure that Helen feels lonely. (MUST)
    Helen must feel really lonely.
  • Rewrite the sentence: Mary knows how to solve the problem. (CAN)
    Mary can solve the problem.
  • Rewrite the sentence: The dentist will see you soon. I don't think he'll be long. (SHOULDN'T)
    The dentist shouldn't be long.
  • Rewrite the sentence: I'm sure that Brenda isn't over thirty. (CAN'T)
    Brenda can't be thirsty.
  • Rewrite the sentence: I think it was the cat that took the fish from the table! (MUST HAVE)
    The cat must have taken the fish from the table.
  • Rewrite the sentence: Do I need a different driving license for a motorbike? (HAVE TO)
    Do I have to have a different driving license for a motorbike?
  • Rewrite the sentence: Jack is supposed to have arrived half an hour ago. (SHOULD HAVE)
    Jack should have arrived half an hour ago.
  • Rewrite the sentence: Helen possibly hasn't left yet. (MIGHT)
    Helen might not have left yet.
  • Rewrite the sentence: Perhaps Pam and Tim decided not to come. (MIGHT HAVE)
    Pam and Tim might have decided not to come.
  • Rewrite the sentence: It was a waste of time worrying, after all! (NEEDN'T)
    You needn't have worried after all!
  • Rewrite the sentence: You needn't come with me if you don't want to. (HAVE TO)
    You don't have to come with me if you don't want to.
  • Rewrite the sentence: You're not allowed to park here. (MUSTN'T)
    You mustn't park here.
  • Rewrite the sentence: It's possible for anyone to break into this house! (CAN)
    Anyone can break into this house!
  • Rewrite the sentence: It was a mistake to park outside the police station. (SHOULDN'T HAVE)
    You shouldn't have parked outside the police station.
  • Rewrite the sentence: I'm sure that David took your books by mistake. (MUST HAVE)
    David must have taken your books by mistake.