Question

4. Замените модальные глаголы соответствующими эквивалентами: 1) He couldn’t explain anything. 2) You may take a short break now. 3) I must leave at once. 4) She can run 1500 metres in 5 minutes. 5) Last year this scientist might investigate new means of production.

Answer 1

1) He couldn't explain anything. - He was unable to explain anything.

2) You may take a short break now. - You are allowed to take a short break now.

3) I must leave at once. - I have to leave immediately.

4) She can run 1500 meters in 5 minutes. - She is able to run 1500 meters in 5 minutes.

5) Last year this scientist might investigate new means of production. - Last year this scientist may have investigated new means of production.