22. Rephrasing: modal verbs
1. Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate simple modal verbs.
1. Ayla should study robotics
2. Mia can swim very well
3. You mustn’t smoke inside this building
4. You should eat with the mouth closed
5. Chris has to go to sleep early
6. I may go to the barbecue next Sunday
7. People must pass the practice test in order to pass the subject
8. You don’t need to be rich in order to be happy
9. My parents can’t travel this year
10. Pedro might have a mission in Africa
11. The electrician must come today to fix Judith’s cook
12. Carlota may call us today
2. Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate perfect modal verbs.
1. They might have forgotten about the meeting.
2. We should have seen the movie earlier.
3. He can’t have known about the surprise party.
4. We could have missed the train.
5. She may have already left for the airport.
6. They must have been worried when we didn’t call.
7. I should have taken the opportunity to study abroad.
8. I would have applied for the job if I had known about the opening.
9. She might have not seen the message.
10. We could have misunderstood the instructions.
11. She must have finished her homework by now.
12. I would have bought those jeans but I didn’t have money
3. Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate simple and perfect modals.
1. He may know the answer.
2. She must have been tired after the long trip.
3. They might arrive late.
4. She can't have broken the vase.
5. We could have missed an important detail.
6. He might have forgotten to call.
7. They can't be home yet.
8. She should accept the job offer.
9. I should have told her the truth.
10. They may already be on their way.
11. She might be at the office.
12. They must have finished the project.
4. Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate simple and perfect modal verbs.
1. She may have not heard the alarm.
2. He can’t be the one who made the mistake.
3. The package might have already arrived.
4. They should know about the plan.
5. I should have attended the meeting.
6. She could still be at the office.
7. They must have been surprised by the news.
8. He can’t have forgotten my birthday.
9. She might know the answer.
10. They may have left without saying goodbye.
11. They must have left early.
12. She can’t have lied.
