Question

Exercise 6.5.6. Rewrite the sentences using the words given in brackets. 1. It isn’t necessary to buy a ticket (need). 2. I advise him  to be more careful (ought). 3. He couldn’t swim when he was five (able). 4. It’s possible that he will win the race (might). 5. You are not allowed to play in their garden (mustn’t). 6. It wasn’t necessary for them to repair the car (need). 7. It’s not possible for you to eat so much (can’t). 8. Do you want me to open the window (shall)? 9. It’s just possible she’s still at work (could). 10. Do you want me to help you with that (would)? 11. I don’t think she is the woman who spoke to me (can’t). 12. We don’t have to go shopping with Mum (needn’t). 13. Is it really possible that she’s 50 years old (can)? 14. It would be a good idea to tell him the truth (better). 15. I advise you to study harder (should).

Answer 1

1. Buying a ticket is not necessary (need). 2. He ought to be more careful (advise). 3. When he was five, he was unable to swim (able). 4. He might win the race (possible). 5. You mustn't play in their garden (allowed). 6. They didn't need to repair the car (necessary). 7. You can't eat so much (possible). 8. Shall I open the window for you? (want). 9. She could still be at work (just possible). 10. Would you like me to help you with that? (want). 11. I can't think she is the woman who spoke to me (don't think). 12. We needn't go shopping with Mum (don't have to). 13. Can she really be 50 years old? (possible). 14. It would be better to tell him the truth (good idea). 15. You should study harder (advise).