Complete the sentences using modals. More than one answer for each item may be possible.
1 I drive you to the physiotherapist tomorrow? (offer)
2 you please email me that article on oxygen bars? (request)
3 They have warned her about the dangers of plastic surgery. (criticism)
4 The nutritionist be able to help him follow a healthier diet. (probability)
5 Luckily, Denise contain her anger when she heard all those lies being told about her. (past ability)
6 The dentist isn’t answering his phone; he be busy. (logical assumption)
7 John handle stressful situations very easily. (inability)
8 You sleep over at your friend’s tonight. (permission)
Choose the correct item.
Hi fellow bloggers! I’ve been having problems sleeping lately. Any suggestions about how I 1) ought to/can relax? Thanks, Ellen.
Hi Ellen, you 2) must/can be suffering from mild stress. This happened to me a few years ago. School kept me so busy that I felt I 3) didn’t need to/mustn't take any time off to relax. Before long I had all the classic symptoms of stress. You 4) shouldn’t/couldn’t let the same thing happen to you. You 5) shall/had better make time for yourself to do things you enjoy, like sports, socialising or even just watching TV.
Hey Ellen! 6) Why don't/Shall you set aside some time each day to exercise? It 7) must/could help you calm down after a busy day. You 8) needn't/might not do anything too strenuous, but you 9) might/will certainly feel more relaxed afterwards. And remember, we all get sleepless nights, but if the problem gets worse, you 10) had to/must see a doctor. Take care!
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words.
1 I’m sure Chloe is feeling terrible about her outburst of anger now.MUST Chloe must be feeling terrible about her outburst of anger now.
2 It wasn’t necessary for you to drive me to the doctor’s but I appreciate your doing so. HAVE You need me a lift to the doctor’s but I appreciate your doing so.
3 The laughter yoga class will definitely make you feel better. BOUND The laughter yoga class you feel better.
4 Lisa found keeping calm impossible. ABLE Lisa calm.
5 It’s certain that Ben didn’t lie to Sarah. HAVE Ben to Sarah.
6 Booking the tickets was your responsibility. SUPPOSED You the tickets.
