REPHRASING - MODAL VERBS

 

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the modals in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. Maya is sorry she didn’t come to the street market. (should)

                                                                                                                      

2. Simon knows how to prepare sushi. (can)

                                                                                                                      

3. If you leave your bicycle outside, someone will steal it. (mustn’t)

                                                                                                                      

4. The teacher didn’t give us our marks yesterday, although she had them. (could)

                                                                                                                      

5. It’s important that you speak to the doctor. (ought to)

                                                                                                                      

6. Dad thinks that he left the keys in the car last night. (might)

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      KEY

      1. Maya should have come to the street market.

      2. Simon can prepare sushi.

      3. You mustn’t leave your bicycle outside.

      4. The teacher could have given us our marks yesterday.

      5. You ought to speak to the doctor.

      6. Dad might have left the keys in the car last night.