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Ангийский язык Modal Verbs

Grammar Test the 8th Form
Modal verbs.
Variant I
1. Choose the right modal verb.

PASSENGER: Excuse me! (Should/May) I leave my trunk here? Will it be OK?
CLERK: I am afraid you (can’t/shouldn't). You (should /can) keep your luggage with you.
PASSENGER: I (don't have to / can't) carry it round all the time. It is too heavy for me! CLERK: You (are to / can) get a trolley.
PASSENGER: I (needn't / can't) see any. Where (should/can) I find one of these trolleys? CLERK: I am sure you will find some outside the main entrance.
PASSENGER: You (should/are to) be more polite and helpful to your clients.
CLERK: Well. If you wait for a moment, I will see if I (can/ may) call you a porter for you. PASSENGER: Thank you, I really (can't / mustn't) have taken so heavy trunk.

2. Complete the text with the right modal verb and the infinitive.

Yesterday night the bank was robbed and John Brown was sent to investigate. Now he is reporting the news to his boss.
"That (1) (должно быть, был) a professional because he did a very clever job.
He (2) (должно быть знал) exactly what he was doing because he didn't leave any
clue behind him. It (3) (не может быть, чтобы был) Teddy Dead because he is in
prison now. I thought it (4) (возможно был) Freddy Claw but he was in hospital at
that time. So it (5) (не мог быть) him either. I (6) (не могу быть) sure,
but it (7) ' (возможно был) Sky Steve. You know, he is the only one who doesn't have an alibi. (8) (Можно) I bring him to the police station?"
3. Paraphrase the sentences using the modal verb.

Example: I think the book was under the table. (must)
The book must have been under the table.

1. I don't think it is midnight, (can't)
2. It is absolutely necessary for you to escape, (have)
3. It was wrong of her to tell lies, (shouldn 't)
4. You should drive more carefully, (ought)
5. There was no reason for her to come so early, (needn't)
4. Express the same in English.

1. He может быть, чтобы он сейчас был здесь.
2. Я смогла его.
3. Должно быть, книга принадлежит ему.
4. Не может быть, чтобы он видел её.
5. Не нужно было вчера покупать мороженое.