Modal Verbs

I. Rewrite the italicized sentences, keeping the idea of probability:

1. Probably it was already late.
2. Im sure you are cold.
3. Where are the 9th form pupils now? They are not in the classroom. Im sure they are
having their P.E. lesson in the gym.
4. She has probably worked very hard to pass the exam.
5. He is a very experienced worker. Im sure he has been working here for 20 years at
least.
6. Look! I can see light in Marys window. I feel sure she is at home.
7. The Browns have never been early risers. Im sure they are still sleeping.
8. Probably they have changed the programme. The pianist is playing a piece which
hasnt been announced.

II. Fill in the blanks with must, or the future or past tense of have to:
1. I write to my father today.
2. Why did he go to town last Friday? Because he take the car to the garage.
3. If he buys a car he learn to drive.
4. You be punctual tonight. Everybody will be late.
5. When he changed his job, he move to another town.
6. If it is raining, we take a taxi.
7. If you take the exam this year, you take it next year.
8. You help your father today. Why? I help him only yesterday.

III. Rephrase the following sentences using modal verbs or phrases:

1. I have probably read this book. You know the main characters.
2. It is possible for them to be at home now.
3. They are probably at home now.
4. You do not have my permission to smoke here.
5. You are forbidden to smoke here.
6. It is impossible for them to be at school.
7. It is impossible for them to have gone swimming this morning; it was rather cold.
8. Am I permitted to borrow your vase, Chancellor Williams? Jeff, am I allowed to
ask her to come, too?
9. You are forbidden to talk to this witness.
10. You are not required to attend this meeting.
11. The deputy head is not permitted to investigate this theft.
12. The dustman is forbidden to sweep your yard.
13. It is possible for the principal to expel all of you tomorrow.
14. It is possible for the librarian to help you but Im not very sure about this.
15. Steve is at the seaside now. He is probably having a wonderful time there.
16. Steve probably had a good time last night.
17. I promise you that you will pass the exam.
18. It is not necessary for Miss Cora to acquire this course.
19. Miss Cora is forbidden to visit our library.
20. It is possible for your students to be sunbathing as we speak.
IV. Translate into English using modal verbs wherever possible:
1. Este posibil ca ei s comenteze pe marginea acestui eveniment acum.
2. Probabil c ei dezvolt aceast idee acum.
3. Este imposibil ca turitii s schieze n acest moment.
4. mi permitei s vorbesc cu dvs.?
5. Mi-ai permite s terg aceast caset?
6. Ai obligaia s faci la dreapta acum.
7. Trebuie s i faci tema, ntruct profesorul te va asculta luni.
8. Aceast semntur este probabil falsificat, dac o folosete poliia ca dovad
mpotriva lui.
9. Ce face socrul tu? Probabil i pregtete cina.
10. Probabil c bunicul tu a luptat n al Doilea Rzboi Mondial.
11. Probabil e la biroul su, completnd formulare, cum face zilnic.
12. Toi participanii la aceast ntrunire trebuie s ia cuvntul. Aceasta este decizia
mea.
13. Nu e cu putin ca acest disc s fie nou; pare plin de zgrieturi.
14. Este posibil ca prinii lui s se certe n acest moment.
15. Este posibil ca Tim s fi fugit de acas alaltieri.