REPHRASING MODAL VERBS

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Re-write the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. 1 Let's go to Diagonal Mar! 2 Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure. 3 It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters. 4 It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt. 5 It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them. 6 If I were you I'd do some more exercises. 7 Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca. 8 It was a mistake to take the car. If only I hadn't! 9 I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations! 10 It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.

1 It's possible that they move to Australia. 2 I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy. 3 Perhaps he hired a vannette. 4 You are not allowed to use the phone without permission. 5 If I were you I wouldn't trust John. 6 I'm sure she didn't take the key. 7 Perhaps I start a new career. 8 It was not necessary for you to tell Jan what really happened. 9 I regret selling the house. 10 It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES: REPHRASING

REPHRASE USING DIFFERENT CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

1. I didn't go to Helen's party because she didn't invite me.

2. I don’t know if I’ll go to the beach. It depends on the rain.

3. Ann can’t buy a new car because she hasn’t got enough money.

4. You can get access to the Intranet only by having a password.

5. She feels lonely since she hasn't got any friends.

6. Carlos Sainz didn't win the Monte Carlo Rally because his car broke down.

7. Should you require more information, ask at the desk.

8. Jim missed the plane because he arrived late at the airport.

9. I don't have a modem, so I can't e-mail you.

10. I didn't send them a postcard because I didn't know their new address.

11. She isn't passing her exams because she isn't studying hard enough.

12. I'd like to buy a bigger flat, but I haven't got enough money.

13. I didn't get to the meeting on time because my car broke down.

14. You can attend the meeting as long as you are a club member.

15. The restaurant was full so we couldn't get a table.

16. Mixing these ingredients you can prepare a great recipe.

1.-If he ……………………………. (buy) a lottery ticket that morning, his life would have changed. COMPLETE

2.-Unless someone ………………………….. (claim) the prize by 11 pm, the money will be put into the good causes fund. COMPLETE / REWRITE USING “IF”

3.-Give me your address, in case I visit Barcelona. REWRITE USING A MODAL VERB

4.-If you ……………………….. (be) so hard on her, she wouldn’t have burst into tears like that. COMPLETE

5.-I wouldn’t be surprised if you ……………………………..(end up) in a ditch, the way you’re driving.

6.-Last year the prices in this shop were lower. REWRITE WITH “CHEAP”. This year the prices…

7.-I think this exercise is easy. REWRITE WITH “DIFFICULT”. This exercise is …………………………………… I thought.

8.-In the near future, scientists ……………………………….. (work) on the moon. VERB TENSE

14.-Last night Peter …………………. (go) rigid with fear as he ………………. (realise) someone …………………… (come) in his garage. VERB TENSES

19.-I like him. He is so interesting. REWRITE USING “SUCH”

20.-………………. (control) the traffic is not an easy task. CORRECT VERB FORM

21.-He doesn’t really mind……………………… (wait) outside. CORRECT VERB FORM

22.-I always listen to music ………………………. (relax). CORRECT VERB FORM

23.-……………… (invent) things is fun but it is difficult ……………….(make) money from inventions. CORRECT VERB FORM

27.-Since he was 12. WRITE A QUESTION

28.-He is tall and handsome. WRITE A QUESTION

29.-Tom’s. WRITE A QUESTION

30.-Hace siglos que no veo a tu hermana. La última vez que quedamos fue hace tres meses. TRANSLATE

31.-My brother …………………………(dream) of going to work abroad since he finished university. VERB TENSE

36.-They didn’t go to London, so they didn’t visit their friends. REWRITE WITH A CONDITIONAL SENTENCE

39.-It is possible that a student from my class won the singing contest. REWRITE USING A MODAL VERB

40.-I didn’t revise enough for the test and now I regret it. REWRITE USING A MODAL VERB