Answer Key
Modal verbs (1)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, use the word(s) given. Do not change the word(s) given.
- It's possible Paula changed her mind about buying the car. – - – MAY – - – Paula [may have changed her mind] about buying the car.
- I'm sure that I left the dictionary in the house somewhere. – - – BE – - – The dictionary [must be] in the house somewhere.
- ‘Robert's mother criticized him for not asking her permission first. – - – HAVE – - – “You [should have asked] my permission first,” said Robert's mother.
- I'm sure it came as a shock to you. – - – MUST – - – It [must have come] as a shock to you!
- Is it necessary for them to make so much noise? – - – HAVE – - – Do [they have to make]so much noise?
- I'm sure he didn't lie to them. – - – HAVE – - – He [can't have lied, couldn't have lied] to them.
- Why didn't you tell me about their financial problems before? – - – SHOULD – - – You [should have told] me about their financial problems before.
- The parents didn't let their children stay up late. – - – ALLOWED – - – The children [were not allowed to stay, weren't allowed to stay] up late.
- My parents never let me drink beer when I was young. – - – WAS – - – I [was never allowed to drink] beer when I was young.
- The doctor told me it would be a good idea to stop smoking. – - – UP – - – The doctor told me I [should give up] smoking.