modal verbs transformations.pdf

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Use of English Key Word Transformation Modal verbs

1. We have bought more food than was necessary for the party.NEED

We________________________________________ so much food for the party.

2. Perhaps they rented the flat.MAY

They______________________________________________ the flat.

3. I dont think the Rogers have been living here long.BEEN

The Rogers_______________________________________ here long.

4. Its prohibited to take dogs into the restaurant.NOT

You________________________________________

into the restaurant.

5. It wasnt necessary for Jim to accept the offer.HAVE

Jim__________________________________________________ the offer.

6. It isnt necessary to dust the furniture. Ill do it later.NEED

You ________________________________________ the furniture. Ill do it later.

7. Perhaps they had left before you called.HAVEThey________________________________________________ before you called.

8. Im sure Alan wasnt driving carelessly.BEEN

Alan_________________________________________________ carelessly.

9. Im sure she is considering your offer.BE

She__________________________________________ your offer.

10.It isnt necessary to cut the grass. Its still quite short.HAVEYou______________________________________________ the grass. Its quite short

11.Why dont you go to Canada for a holiday?COULD

You___________________________________________ for a holiday.

12.Shall I get you a cup of tea?ME

Would________________________ you a cup of tea?


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13.Sue will p[probably go to see her aunt.IS

Sue___________________________________________ to see her aunt.

14.It would be a good idea to change your hairstyle.BETTERYou_________________________________________ your hairstyle.

15.Why didnt anybody warn me about the strike?HAVE

You_________________________________________about the strike.

16.Lets go to the cinema.GOING

What__________________________________________the cinema.

17.May I read your newspaper?MINDWould_____________________________________________your newspaper?

18.She is likely to fail her exams.THAT

It is_____________________________________________her exams.

19.Im sure he didnt send you this letter.SENT

He_____________________________________________ this letter.

20.Im sure he is seeing Ruth.BE

He________________________________________________ Ruth.

21.Its forbidden to take pictures.NOT

You ________________________________________ pictures.

22.It isnt necessary to feed the cats. Ive already fed them.HAVE

You ________________________________________ the cats.

23.Its prohibited to take pets into the museum.NOT

You ____________________________________ into the museum.

24.It isnt necessary to change the sheets. Ill do it tomorrow.NEED

You _____________________________________________ the sheets.

25.Students arent allowed to leave the dormitory after 11 p.m.NOTStudents ____________________________________ after 11 p.m.


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26.Kindergarden students neednt wear school uniforms.HAVE

Kindergarden students ______________________________ school uniforms.

27.I prefer to arrive an hour early.RATHERI ________________________ an hour early.

28. He wasn't allowed to go because of his parents.LET

His parents ____________________________________ go.

29. It was bad of you to use my mobile without my permissionOUGHT

You _______________________________________________ before you used my mobile.

30. We knew we had to arrive by nine.NECESSARY

We knew that __________________________________ by nine.

31. They weren't allowed to stay out late when they lived with their parents.LET

Their parents ___________________________________ stay out late when they lived at home.

32. Because of the snow, we weren't allowed to take the mountain road.LET

Because of the snow, the police _____________________________________ the mountain road.

33. It was careless of him to go without checking the times.OUGHT

He ______________________________________________ the times before going.

34. Dave prefers eating sandwiches to a proper meal.RATHER

Dave _____________________________________ than a proper meal.

35. In your shoes, I'd have asked for an explanation.OUGHTYou ______________________________________ for an explanation

36. It was necessary to warn people about the risks.HAD

Peolple _______________________________________ about the risks.

37. I'm certain that the children were excited about the trip.MUST

The children ____________________________________ about the trip.


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38. Perhaps Alex forgot that we were meeting at the office today.MIGHT

Alex ___________________________________ that we were meeting at the office today.

39. We knew we had to get at least 60% in the exam.NECESSARYWe knew _______________________________________ get at least 60% in the exam.

40. It was careless of you to leave the car unlocked.OUGHT

You ________________________________________ the car

41. Tony's in Boston right now. It's not possible that you saw him at the party.SEEN

You_______________________________ at the party - he's in Boston right now.

42. It wasnt a good idea to lie to your boss.SHOULD

You_____________________________________ to your boss.

43. Why don't you sell it on eBay?ALWAYS

You_____________________________ on eBay.

44. Graham could tell jokes really well and sing opera.ABLE

Besides__________________________________ tell jokes really well, Graham could sing opera too.


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ANSWERS:

1. neednt have bought2. may have rented3. cant have been living4. must not take dogs5. didnt have to accept6. need not dust7. may have left8. cant have been driving9. must be considering10. dont have to cut11. could go to Canada12. you like me to get13. is likely to go14. had better change15. should have warned me16. about going to17. you mind if I read18. likely that she will fail19. cant have sent you20. must be seeing21. must not take22. dont have to feed23. must not take pets24. dont need to change25. mustnt/ can not leave the dormitory26.

dont have to wear

27. would rather arrive28. would not let him29. ought to have asked30. it was necessary to arrive31. would not let them/did not let them32. would not let us take33. ought to have checked34. would rather eat sandwiches35. ought to have asked36. had to be warned37. must have been excited38. might have forgotten39. that it was necessary to40. ought to have locked41. can't have seen Tony42. should not have lied43. could always sell it44. being able to

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