Rephrasing Modals

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REPHRASING MODALS

1. It´s possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.

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2. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.

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3. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.

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4. It is possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.

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5. It is possible that we´ll be together soon.

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6. It is not necessary to bring your notebook tomorrow.

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7. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet!

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8. You knew how to ride a bike.

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9. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning.

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10. If you want my advice, go to the dentist!

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11. I´m sure they are at home. The lights are on.

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12. I’m sure that Mrs Smith didn’t leave home.

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13. I´m sure she knows you are here.

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14. They don´t allow talking on the phone here, but most people do.

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15. Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday.

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16. He knows how to play golf.

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17. I´m sure he bought a new car.

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18. It isn´t necessary to do exercise 7.

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19. Here´s my advice: work harder.

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20. I am sure he has missed the bus.

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REPHRASING MODALS ANSWERS

1. It´s possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.

I may/might/could finish work earlier than usual today.

2. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.

She may/might/could be his girlfriend.

3. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.

You can´t smoke in hospitals. / You aren’t allowed to smoke in hospitals.

4. It is possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.

Her boyfriend may/might/could be coming to the wedding.

5. It is possible that we´ll be together soon.

We may /might/could be together soon.

6. It is not necessary to bring your notebook tomorrow.

You don´t need to / don´t have to / needn´t bring your notebook tomorrow.

7. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet!

James can´t be eighteen yet!

8. You knew how to ride a bike.

You could ride a bike.

9. Perhaps they open the museum in the morning.

They may/might/could open the museum in the morning.

10. If you want my advice, go to the dentist!

You should go to the dentist!


11. I´m sure they are at home. The lights are on.

They must be at home because the lights are on.

12. I’m sure that Mrs Smith didn’t leave home.

Mrs Smith can´t have left home yet.

13. I´m sure she knows you are here.

She must know you are here.

14. They don´t allow talking on the phone here, but most people do.

You mustn´t talk / aren´t allowed to talk on the phone here, but most people do.

15. Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday.

Your friend may/ might /could call you on your birthday.

16. He knows how to play golf.

He can play golf.

17. I´m sure he bought a new car.

He must have bought a car.

18. It isn´t necessary to do exercise 7.

You don´t have to /don´t need to / needn´t do exercise 7.

19. Here´s my advice: work harder.

You should work harder.

20. I am sure he has missed the bus.

He must have missed the buss.

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