Question

ACTIVITY 1. Put the modal verb in its correct form, combined with the verb in brackets, to make deductions.
There is a lot of mail in the mailbox.
1. They can’t have got up yet.
2. They______ (be) on holiday.
3. They________ (have) a lot of magazine subscriptions.
He has a stain on his suit
4. He______ (have) noticed it.
5. He______ (have) had time to clean it.
6. It_____ (have) just happened.
ACTIVITY 2. Put the correct modal verb in the space in its positive or negative form.
1. She had a lot of energy, she_______surf all day, dance all night.
2. All noise________be kept to a minimum after 11pm.
3. _______you like me to close the window? You look cold!
4. I_______ take that bag for you, if you like.
5. You really_________see the doctor regarding your ill health.
6. ______I show you to your room?
7. _____ you pass me the butter please?
8. We_______ be able to finish the project on time.
9. _______I take tomorrow off? It’s my birthday.
10. You really_______ touch that, you might hurt yourself.
ACTIVITY 3. Use modal verbs to follow the instructions of these commands.
1. Ask to take a holiday next month.
2. Ask for the salt.
3. Ask if it is possible for you to switch the light on.
4. State that you possibly have time to help with the move tomorrow.
5. State that it is possible that taxes will increase next year.
6. State that it is possible you are able to pick up someone from the airport.
7. State that there is a slight possibility that sales figures will increase next year.
8. State that you are certain sales figures will increase next year.
9. State that you are able to fix the computer.
10. State that you are unable to fix the DVD player.
11. State that you left your old job to be able to work here.
12. Ask for a glass of wine.
13. Request that someone make you a cup of tea.
14. Offer to call Mr Bartlett now.
15. Invite someone out to dinner.
16. Suggest that you meet at 9pm.
17. Advise someone to see a dentist.
18. State it is necessary that you leave now.
19. State that you are prohibited from speaking, unless spoken to.

Answer 1

de doy un consejo cuando preguntes algo hazlo por partes porque las personas ven eso muy largo y no responden nada les da pereza quien se va a poner a responder eso

Answer 2

Respuesta:

should be

should have

can have

can have

should have

activity 2

should have

must

should

4. can

should

can

can

8. can

9. can

10. shouldn't