MODAL VERBS - New Headway Advanced

I.Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

1.We should be careful. (ought)

2.I managed to finish all my work. (able)

3.I realize that it was a terrible experience for you. (must)

4.It's against the rules for players to have a drink. (allowed)

5. It was a mistake to go to that bar last night. (shouldn’t)

6.The report must be on my desk tomorrow morning. (has)

7.It is possible that Joanne did not receive my message. (might)

8.It's impossible for Martin to be jogging in this weather. (can't)

9.Perhaps Susan knows the address. (may)

10.It was not necessary for Nancy to clean the flat. (didn't)

11.He probably left early last night. (may)

12.He refuses to listen to what his father says. (won’t)

13.They are obliged to wear helmets at work.  (have to)

KEY

1 We ought to be careful.

2 I was able to finish all my work.

3 It must have been a terrible experience for you.

4 Players aren't allowed/are not allowed to have a drink.

5 We shouldn’t have gone to that bar last night.

6 The report has to be on my desk tomorrow morning.

7 Joanne might not have received my message.

8 Martin can't be jogging in this weather.

9 Susan may know the address.

10 Nancy didn't need to clean the flat.

11 He may have left early last night.

12 He won’t listen to his father.

13 They have to wear helmets at work.