Modal Rephrasing

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1. Taking my computer without saying a word to me was the wrong thing to do.

You………………..

2. It’s necessary to wear uniform to work with this firm.


You……………………………………

3. Perhaps Jane is in the garden now. Jane……………………………………

4. It is idiot from her to take so much fat. She……………………………………..

5. It was obligatory for them to knock at the door before entering. They …………………

6. He is definitely stressed. He ………………………..

7. I don’t let my son stay out after 11. My son ……………………….

8. It is good for us to practice more exercise. We…………………………………………..

9. There’s a tiny opportunity for her to get that job. She …………………………………

10. It wasn’t a good idea to leave the mobile on the table while she wasn’t looking. She……

11. We’re sure they will win the next election. They …………………………..

12. It isn’t obligatory to knock at the door before entering. You ………………..

13. It is forbidden to play any loud music after 12 at night. You………………………………

14. It’s possible their parents lent them the money for their new house. Their parents ……..

15. Laws don’t allow young people to drive before they are 18. Young people……………….

16. I’m sure that isn’t Joe; he’s much taller. That ………………………….

1.- No sé hablar ruso, pero podré hablar ruso dentro de 5 años.


2.- Quizás vayamos a la discoteca.
3.- Debe haber gente muy trabajadora en tu empresa
4.- No deberías haber contado esa mentira.
5.- Tuve que ducharme con agua fría porque no había agua caliente.
6.- Seguro que Mariano gana mucho dinero
7.- No hace falta que te levantes tan temprano.
8.- Podríamos haber jugado mejor.
9.- A lo mejor estoy equivocado, pero la gente debería tener más cuidado.
10.- Puede haber disputas entre los trabajadores y empresarios.
Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Use modal
verbs.

1.    It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.


She ……………………………..
2.    Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow. 2
We ……………………………….
3.    I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.
Mary…………………………………………
4.    Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.
John …………………………………….
5.    Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.
We ………………………………..
6.    It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.
We ……………………………………
7.    You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbidden.
You ………………………………….
8.    It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts.
We……………………………………….
9.    It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.
We………………………………………….
10.  It's forbidden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.
You………………………………….
11.  If I were you I'd do some more exercises.
You………………………………………..
12.  Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.
I…………………………….
13.  I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!
Something…………………………………………
14.  It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons
All students ………………………………
15.  It's possible that they move to Australia
They ……………………………………….
16.  I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.
Helen …………………………………….
17.  You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.
You ……………………………………..
18. It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.
All visitors ………………………………………….

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