Question

Rephrase the following situations using an appropriate modal verb. 1. It’s not possible that he’s finished already. He … 2. It wasn’t necessary for you to give him a present. You … 3. I advise you to stop eating chocolate. You … 4. I insist that you do your homework. You … 5. It was wrong of him to kick that dog. He … 6. It’s possible that she’s already phoned him. She … 7. I’ll like the dog out if you like. Would … 8. Will you let me speak to George, please? May … 9. Let’s go to a restaurant. What … 10. It’s possible that he is lying. He … 11. He wasn’t able to write until he was. He … 12. Talking is not permitted during the test. You … 13. It would be a good idea for me to give up smoking. I had … 14. I’m sure that he’s gone home. He … 15. It isn’t right to speak to your mother like that. You … 16. It isn’t possible for me to come to the party tonight. I … 17. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week.

Answer 1

1 He can't have finished already.
2 You don't have to give him a present
3 You ought to stop eating chocolate
4 You must  do your homework
5 He mustn't  to kick that dog
6 She may be   phoned him already