Question

6 Rewrite the sentences. Use: can’t, should, must, could, mustn’t, didn’t have to. Find examples of modal verbs in the text. Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory. 1 It’s impossible for Mike to find a job. Mike can’t find a job. 2 Is it OK if we go now? 3 It wasn’t necessary for Ian to go. 4 It’s a good idea to help the poor. 5 It’s forbidden to enter the area. 6 It’s your duty to inform John about it.

Answer 1

1 It’s impossible for Mike to find a job.

 Mike can’t find a job.

2 Is it OK if we go now?

 May we go now? или Can we go now?

3 It wasn’t necessary for Ian to go.

Ian didn't have to go.

4 It’s a good idea to help the poor.

You/we should help the poor.

5 It’s forbidden to enter the area.

You mustn't enter the area.

6 It’s your duty to inform John about it.

 You must inform John about it.

Answer 2

1. Mike cannot find a job. (Modal verb: can't)
2. Should we go now? (Modal verb: should)
3. Ian didn't have to go. (Modal verb: didn't have to)
4. It's a good idea to help the poor. (Modal verb: None)
5. You mustn't enter the area. (Modal verb: mustn't)
6. You must inform John about it. (Modal verb: must)