REPHRASING MODALS

 

Modals rephrasing

SIMPLE MODALS I ⭐ 

1.       It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could) 

2.       I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may) 

3.       I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must) 

4.       James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t) 

5.       It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might) 

6.       I'm sure she's at home. (must) 

7.       I know that isn't Janet-She's in America. (can’t) 

8.       I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must) 

9.       I bet I look silly in this coat. (must) 

10.  They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must) 

11.  I'm sure he's not a teacher. He's too well dressed. (can’t) 

12.  You're an architect? I'm sure that's an interesting job. (must) 

13.  I'm sure you're not serious. I know you're joking. (must) 

14.  I'm sure he's got another woman. He keeps coming home late. (must) 

15.  This water is possibly dangerous. (could) 

16.  Politics is sometimes really boring. (can) 

 

1.       I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.

2.       If I were you I would tell him the truth.

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

4.       Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.

5.       It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.

6.       Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.

7.       I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.

8.       Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.

9.       I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.

10.  Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.

11.  Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.

12.  It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.

13.  It wasn't necessary for him to behave like that.

14.  You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbbiden.

15.  It's quite possible that they went away last weekend.

16.  I'm sure Ann didn't send that letter.

17.  It was a mistake not to accept his offer. I wish I had.

18.  It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts.

19.  I don't think Ann robbed the money. It's impossible.

20.  Why don't we go on a camping trip?

21.  Let's go to Diagonal Mar!

22.  Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure.

23.  It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.

24.  It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.

25.  It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them.

26.  If I were you I'd do some more exercises.

27.  Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.

28.  It was a mistake to take the car. If only I hadn't!

29.  I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!

30.  It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.

31.  It's possible that they move to Australia.

32.  I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.

33.  Perhaps he hired a vannette.

34.  You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.

35.  If I were you I wouldn't trust John.

36.  I'm sure she didn't take the key.

37.  Perhaps I'll start a new career.

38.  It was not necessary for you to tell Jan what really happened.

39.  I regret selling the house.

40.  It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.

SIMPLE MODALS ⭐ ⭐ 

1.       It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket. 

2.       I advise you to see a dentist. 

3.       You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.  

4.       It’s forbidden to park here. 

5.       I advise you to study harder. 

6.       He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week. 

7.       Tom knows how to speak Spanish. 

8.       He had permission to go to the party. 

9.       It isn’t possible that that is our plane. 

10.  It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat. 

11.  It is possible that Jake is in his room.  

12.  Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend.  

13.  I don’t know if I will go to the concert.  

14.  They are certain that bringing up children is not easy.  

15.  It is unnecessary for you to come.  

16.  I advise him to give up smoking.  

17.  Eating chewing-gum in the class in prohibited.  (Students… )

18.  There was an obligation to turn off the mobile phone.  

19.  I didn’t have the ability to cook when I was younger. 

 

PERFECT MODALS I ⭐[Mix. Rephrasing Exercises]

1.       He isn’t here. Perhaps he went out (He must ………)

2.       I’m sure the decision was difficult to accept (The decision must…)

3.       I haven’t got my driving licence. I’m sure I left it at home (I must)

4.       I told you to slow down, but you didn’t (You should …)

5.       It is too bad you didn’t get a haircut before you applied for the job (should)

6.       Driving fast in town was a stupid thing to do (You shouldn’t …)

7.       It was a mistake to apply for that job (I shouldn’t …)

8.       It was wrong of her to punish that child (She shouldn’t…)

9.       It’s possible that she has already told him (She may…)

10.  She possibly lost her wallet in the bus (She may…)

11.  It is possible that she has had an accident (She may…)

12.  It’s possible that Alberto tried to call you (Alberto may/might …)

13.  It is possible the thief entered the house through the window (The thief could…)

14.  You had enough money, but still you didn’t pay the bill (You could ……..)

15.  I don’t believe he stole the money (He can’t …..)

16.  I don’t think he caught measles (sarampión) from Sally (He can’t…)

17.  Jerry didn’t steal the jewels; he didn’t know where the key was (Jerry can’t…)

18.  I’m sure he didn’t say that (He can’t…)