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IPorcelli - Modal verbs
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Homework for 15.10.2015

 

 

Exercise 1 page 190

 

a)    Can I ask you something?

b)   Can you tell me the time, please?

c)    Shall we go for a walk later?

d)   It’s quite cold here. Can you close the window Peter?

e)    Excuse me, could I have your autograph?

f)     Will you do me the honour?

g)    Would we all go in one car?

h)   Shall we meet directly at the airport?

 

Exercise 1 page 195

 

a)    You mustn’t tell her the truth – she’d be hurt.

b)   All the people who work here have to clock in at 7.30

c)    We have not to rush to the station.

d)   I’m afraid we’ll have to call your parents and tell them about your misbehaviour in class.

e)    We mustn’t forget to pack our camera.

f)     She mustn’t worry about the future.

g)    Sorry for walking you up this morning, but I have to take the earlier train.

h)   The children mustn’t play with my computer.

 

Exercise 2 page 195

 

a)    We must be back by 4 o’clock.

b)   Do you have to work on Saturday?

c)    Tomorrow I have to go to the dentist.

d)   You must be careful when crossing the road.

e)    Excuse me sir, you can’t smoke here.

f)     You have to stay outside.

g)    Bags must be left unattended.

h)   You can’t park here unless you work in this building.

 

Exercise 3 page 195

 

F:    There’s a computer, a telephone, a stereo, a television.

N:   Can I use the computer to send emails?

F:    Yes, you can. You can surf the net whenever you like. Of course you mustn’t download films or music, you know, it’s forbidden.

N:   I know. Can I be allowed to play music?

F:    yes, you can, but not too loud.

N:   Oh no, I won’t. You see, in the other family I was living I have to put headphones if I wanted to listen to music.

F:    You don’t have to use headphones here, don’t worry.

N:   Thanks Fiona.

F:    You’re welcome. Oh one more thing. You absolutely can’t smoke in here. And of course no alcohol. And you are not allowed to have friends stay over either.

Exercise 4 page 196

 

a)    You don’t have to finish the essay today.

b)   The doctor says I must lose weight.

c)    You have to stop smoking if you want to get better.

d)   The judge said that you must stay away from her.

e)    One day we have to function without oil.

f)     We didn’t have to wear uniforms in school, we could wear whatever we wanted

g)    At least you have to change trains.

h)   You must enter when mass is in progress.

i)     You have to leave at once.

 

Exercise 5 page 196

 

a)    She doesn’t have to work. She ‘s from a wealthy family.

b)   In counties like England, Australia and Japan, you have to drive on the left.

c)    You don’t need to type all those poems.

d)   We have to return all library books by the end of the month.

e)    You mustn’t work so hard or you’ll become ill.

f)     You don’t have to pay for the water, it’s free.

 

Exercise 6 page 196

 

Now, turn on the car. Good. Now, start driving slowly. Remember, before leaving the car park you have got to stop and look both ways, and then you use your indicator before driving out. Good, now turn left and go along the street. You must look in your rearview mirror regularly to see the cars behind you. Now, this is a roundabout. You mustn’t drive fast, if you go too fast you risk an accident.

You have got to put your indicator on left. Before leaving the roundabout, you must indicate right. Fine, now remember, you must obey the speed limit. Now here’s a stop sign, so you have got to stop. At the next road you must turn left. The road to the right is a one way street, you must go that away.

 

Exercise 1 page 198

 

a)    She worries too much. She should relax more.

b)   You should take your work more seriously.

c)    My train is in an hour. I’d better go now.

d)   I don’t think you should listen to Stella.

e)    I feel so embarrassed, what ought I do?

f)     What a nasty cough! You should to see a doctor.

g)    We had better check the train timetable before we leave.

 

Exercise 2 page 198

 

a)    You don’t look well. You ought to take some vitamins.

b)   I had better not make the same mistake again.

c)    I can’t see well, I should have my eyesight checked.

d)   We had better call a taxi now. It’s late.

e)    Shall we make another appointment for next week?

f)     Where is he? He ought to be home by now.

g)    You had better to show your mother those dirty clothes.

 

Exercise 3 page 198

 

Teresa, thanks for your email. I’m sorry to hear about your health problems. Have you seen a doctor about these headaches? I really think you should go to your family doctor and tell her about them. You should underestimate the problem. Have you got any other symptoms? You shouldn’t take too many aspirins. Try these remedies: you ought drink at least a litre of water every day, and you had not better to eat chocolate for a few days. Also, you should to ask for an allergy test, as this might be the cause. You had better to sleep for at least seven hours every night, perhaps you’re tired. And I know you’re studying a lot at the moment, but you ought to take a rest sometimes. You should go for a walk or do some exercise outside in the fresh air. Let me know how you are feeling soon!

 

Exercise 1 page 199

 

a)    I’m marrying Suzie. What ? you can’t be serious. You’ve just met each other.

b)   I can tell by her accent she’s a foreigner. She must be German.

c)    He must have already left. His coat’s gone and he’s switched off his computer.

d)   Paul must be home from work. That’s his car.

e)    I must have left my wallet at the hairdresser. I can’t find it anywhere.

f)     Those can’t be her shoes. They are too big.

g)    Who is phoning now? It’ll be Simon. He always calls at this time.

h)   Melinda can’t be coming to the party. She would have been here by now.