2 James Can Play The Piano, (Question) Can James Play The Piano?

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1) REWRITE THESE SENTENCES AS QUESTIONS OR NEGATIVES, ACCORDING TO THE

INSTRUCTION GIVEN.
1 I must go to the hospital tonight, (negative)
/ mustn't go to the hospital tonight.
2 James can play the piano, (question)
Can James play the piano?
3 Peter can pay for us. (question)

4 We must go to the passport office today, (negative)

5 You should phone the school today, (negative)

6 You can answer all the questions, (question)

7 She can pay for the lessons, (negative)

8 They should help you. (negative)

2) COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES USING CAN OR COULD. IF TWO ANSWERS ARC


POSSIBLE, WRITE THEM BOTH.
1 .Can/.Could. I come and see you tomorrow?
2……………….. you pass me the salt, please?
3…………………………… you play the guitar?
4 Why ……………………'t the children go to the cinema tonight?
5 ………………………….you help me with my suitcase, please?
6 It was very difficult to hear; I …………………………n't understand what she was saying.
7……………………………. I smoke in here?
8 I …………………………….n't find my front door key last night.

3) REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING MAY OR MIGHT.


1 Maybe he'll get a new job.
He might/may get a new job.
2 Do you think I could have one of these cakes?
May I have one of these cakes?
3 I think the car is in the station car park.
4 Guests are allowed to wear casual dress.

5 Maybe she'll move to London.

6 There's a possibility that the show will be cancelled.

7 Maybe Peter won't come to the cinema tomorrow.

8 Maybe it'll rain this afternoon.

4) WRITE THE SENTENCES, CHOOSING ONE OF THE MODALS.


1 We are leaving tonight, so you {should/must) buy a ticket for the flight.
We are leaving tonight, so you must buy a ticket for the flight.
2 [May / Might) I come in?
3 'Do you think it {can / might) rain?'
4 Jenny tried to carry him but she {can't / couldn't),
5 In many countries, you {should / must) wear a seat belt in the car - it's the law.
6 You look tired. You [might/should) go to bed.
7 {Must/Can) you close the door, please?
8 Felipe {can't/'couldn't) speak any English when I first met him.
9 Our car broke down so we {had to/must) take a taxi.
10 You [don't have to/mustn't) tell anyone - it's a secret.

5) CHOOSE THE RIGHT ANSWER


1) You ................... come too early. We won’t leave until nine o’clock.
A) must B) needn’t C) can’t
2) The electric bill ...................... every two months.
A) must paid B) must pay C) must be paid
3) It ………………….rain today. It’s very cloudy
A) should B) must C) may
4) You ........................ drive me to the party. I can have a taxi.
A) needn’t B) must C) should
1 Complete the sentences with have to, don’t have to, must, mustn’t, should, or shouldn’t.
Example: We’ll have to leave early tomorrow morning.
1 Great! It’s a holiday tomorrow – we __________________ go to work.
2 I need your advice. Where do you think we _________________ stay in London, in a hotel or
a bed and breakfast?
3 There are hungry crocodiles in that river. You ___________________________ swim in it!
4 It’s a great film. You ___________________________________________ see it.
5 You ______________________ talk loudly on your mobile in a restaurant. It’s bad manners.
6 You ________________________________ drive on the right in Europe (except in the UK).
7 You ___________________________________ pay to get into that exhibition – it’s free.

2 Complete the dialogues with must, can’t, or might.


Example: They must be out. Nobody is answering the phone.
1 ‘You’re getting married? You _________________ be serious!’ ‘You’re right. I’m just joking.’
2 ‘I thought you ______________________ like to borrow this book.’ ‘Oh great, thanks. I was
thinking about buying it.’
3 ‘I’ve just run 20km. I’m training for a marathon.’ ‘Really? You ____________ feel exhausted.’
4 ‘Marilyn and Bob are on holiday in Sicily this week.’ ‘They ________________ be. I’ve just
seen Marilyn in town.’
5 ‘I passed my driving test!’ ‘Congratulations! You ______________________ be very happy.’
6 ‘Look, Jane left her bag here.’ ‘It ______________________ be Jane’s– her bag is black.’
7 ‘Where’s Steven?’ ‘I don’t know. He ___________ be in a meeting. Shall I look in his diary?’

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of can, could, or be able to.
Example: We were so hungry we couldn’t wait for dinner, so we ordered pizza.
1 What does this label say? I _______________________________ see without my glasses.
2 I’ve never _________________________________draw well, but my brother is brilliant.
3 ________________________ you lend me a pen, please?
4 I’m free tonight, so I’ll ___________________ come and help you if you like.
5 After three months living here, I __________________ understand quite a lot of Japanese.
6 I’d love _________________________ play a musical instrument.

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