Т. A. Бойцова, Л. E. Кондаурова, A. В. Соснин
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Ex. 5 Will, Would and Used to Read this part of an autobiography and choose the correct answers to complete the sentences. Sometimes both answers are possible. I would live / used to live in a village right next to the sea, and in the tiny school where I taught there would be / used to be only thirty children. In the evenings I would sit / used to sit out at the front of the house, watching the sun go down. Then I would lie / used to lie awake at night listening to the sea. Many people today would give / used to give a lot to live the life I had in those days. Some of the conditions would be / used to be quite primitive, though. I wouldn't have / didn't use to have running water in the house and I would spend / used to spend a long time bringing water from the village well. Another problem was that some of the older villagers were rather unfriendly, thinking that I would try / used to try to bring European ways into their lives. I would have loved / will have loved to have stayed there, but my father fell seriously ill and I came home. But I often wonder what life is now like in the village. Most of the teachers I worked with were older than me at the time, so they will retire / will have retired. I find it sad to think that most of the children I taught probably wouldn't remember / won't remember me now. ALL MODALS Ex. 1 Look at the modal verbs in the list below and decide which modal verb completes each sentence. The same verb may be used in more than one sentence. would should must may ought could
Ex. 2 Choose the correct variant(s). 1. Chemistry _____ be a very interesting subject when it is taught well. a) can b) could c) is able to d) can’t 2. - You’ve met Rachel before, haven’t you? - Yes, I _____ her when we were at college together. a) would know b) used to know c) knew d) know 3. Until recently prisoners _____ locked up in their cells for 20 hours a day. a) might be b) may be c) could be d) might have 4. I can’t find my watch. I _____ it in the bathroom at the hotel. a) must have had to leave b) must have left c) must leave d) must be leaving 5. It doesn’t matter what colour suit you wear for the wedding. It _____ black. a) mustn’t be b) needn’t be c) doesn’t have to be d) needn’t to be 6. By the time I phoned the theatre, all the tickets had been sold. We _____ booked them earlier. a) ought to have b) had better have c) should d) should have Ex. 3 Choose the correct variant(s). 1. The computer seems to be getting very hot. Perhaps you _____ switch it off. had better to ought to should must 2. A: Why don't you come over and see us this evening? B: Thanks, I'd love to. When _____ to arrive? ought I to aim ought I aim I should aim should I aim 3. You _____ on a boat along the river when you're in Prague. It's a good way to see the city. should go ought to have gone should have gone ought to go 4. I don't enjoy teaching any more and I'm going to give it up. It's a decision I __ a long time ago. should make should have made ought to have made ought to make 5. I think there _____ far fewer advertisements on television. ought to be should be had better be shall be 6. A: Workmen have been surveying the field across the road this week. B: They _____ new houses on it. must be building must have to build must be going to build must have built 7. I went straight in to see the bank manager. I _____wait at all. didn't have to hadn't got to mustn't don't have to 8. The children in the class I teach are very helpful. Normally, I _____ tell them to keep the room tidy, they just do it without being asked. haven't got to mustn't have to don't have to 9. People _____ accept that they can't have better public services without paying higher taxes. have to have got to must to must 10. We _____ more maths teachers if we are to improve standards in our schools. need to train need train need training must train 11. You _____ be a member to play at the squash club. mustn't don't need to needn't needn't to 12. Cars _____ enter the yellow box at junctions unless the way ahead is clear. don't have to needn't mustn't to mustn't 13. If we keep quiet about the jewels, no one _____ that they have gone. ever need find out ever need to find out ever needs find out ever needs to find out 14. During the period of military rule, people _____ be imprisoned for years without trial. may could might can 15 _____ a general election be announced soon? Could Can Might May 16. It is thought that the skill of growing corn ____ southern New Mexico around 1200 BC. may have been reaching may be reaching may reach may have reached 17. From a distance she looked fairly tall, but she _____ on a step, I couldn't really tell. might have been standing might have stood might be standing might stand 18. He was held hostage for three weeks but eventually _____ when his captors were asleep. could escape can't escape can escape was able to escape 19. I'd borrowed my brother's car and found that I _____ it into reverse gear. couldn't put can't put wasn't able put wasn't able to put 20. She was still seriously ill when she _____ leave the hospital. was allowed to could couldn't can 21. We haven't had rain for nearly a year, but the drought _____ last forever. couldn't isn't able to can't isn't able 22. My grandfather _____ me to be an actor. He didn't think it was a proper job. wouldn't want wouldn't have wanted would have wanted won't want 23. When John found a spider in the house, he _____ pick it up and put it outside. would will won't wouldn't 24. Until a bridge was built here, people _____ 20 miles upstream to cross the river safely. must be walking must have to walk must have walked must have had to walk 25. In the house where I was brought up I _____ the ocean through my bedroom window. could just see can just see was just able see was just able to see 26. I _____ three spoons of sugar in coffee, but now I've cut down to one. will have would have used to have had 27. Last weekend we _____ a restaurant where they serve excellent Lebanese food. would find found will find would have found 28. You ______ a musical instrument yourself to enjoy listening to music. needn't play don't need play needn't to play don't have to play 29. Dr Robinson ______ the college shortly as he has applied for a new job in Japan. may be leaving might be leaving may have been leaving might have left 30. I _____ to Plymouth three times last month to see Natasha. would drive used to drive drove drive Ex. 4 Match a first sentence (1-10) with a second sentence (a-j) to make short exchanges.
Ex. 5 Look carefully at each line. Some lines are correct, but some have a word which should not be there. Tick each correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space.
Ex. 6 Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√). If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word. The first two have been given as examples. Discovering India
Ex. 7 Choose the most suitable phrase underlined. 1. A. Why did you worry about me? I didn't take any risks. B. You must have been injured / You could have been injured. 2. A. You forgot my birthday again! B. Sorry, I should have looked in my diary / Sorry, I had to look in my diary. 3. A. We had a terrible crossing on the boat in a storm. B. That didn't have to be very pleasant! / That can't have been very pleasant! 4. A. Where were you yesterday? You didn't turn up! B. I had to go to London. / I must have gone to London. 5. A. What do you think about the ejection? B. 1) The Freedom Party had to win. / 2) The Freedom Party should have won. 6. A. There's a lot of food left over from the party, isn't there? B. Yes, you couldn't have made so many sandwiches. / Yes, you needn't have made so many sandwiches. 7. A. What do you think has happened to Tony? B. I don't know, he should have got lost. / I don't know, he might have got lost. Ex. 8 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words. 1. It wasn't necessary for me to go out after all. have I ...... needn’t have gone out after all. 2. There was a plan for Jack to become manager, but he left. was Jack manager, but he left. 3. It was a mistake for you to buy that car. bought You that car. 4. I don't think that Sally enjoyed her holiday. have Sally enjoyed her holiday. 5. It's possible that Bill saw me. may Bill . me. 6. I'm sure that Karen was a beautiful baby. been Karen a beautiful baby. 7. Perhaps Alan didn't mean what he said. meant Alan ...................................................what he said. 8. It's possible that I left my wallet it home. could I....................................................... my wallet at home. 9. I think you were wrong to sell your bike. shouldn't You...................................................bike. 10. The only thing I could do was run away! had I........................................................ run away! Ex. 9 Choose the most suitable phrase underlined.
supposed to.
Ex. 10 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains can’t, might, must, should or needn’t. 1. I'm sure that David took your books by mistake. ...........David must have taken your books by mistake. ............................................................... 2. It was a mistake to park outside the police station. .................................................................................................................................................... 3. It was unnecessary for you to clean the floor. ..................................................................................................................................................... 4. I'm sure that Liz hasn't met Harry before. ..................................................................................................................................................... 5. Ann possibly hasn't left yet. ..................................................................................................................................................... 6. I'm sure they haven't eaten all the food. It's not possible! ..................................................................................................................................................... 7. Jack is supposed to have arrived half an hour ago. ....................................................................................................................................................... 8. Perhaps Pam and Tim decided not to come. ....................................................................................................................................................... Ex. 11 Choose the most suitable phrase underlined. 1. There’s someone at the door. It can be / must be the postman. 2. Don’t worry, you don’t have to / mustn’t pay now. 3. I think you had better / would better take a pullover with you. 4. Jones could be / must be president if Smith has to resign. 5. Sorry, I can’t stay any longer. I have to go / might go. 6. It was five o’clock an hour ago. Your watch can’t be / mustn’t be right. 7. It’s a school rule, all the pupils have to wear / must wear a uniform. 8. I suppose that our team must win / should win, but I’m not sure. 9. Let’s tell Diana. She could not / might not know. 10. In my opinion, the government might do / should do something about this. Ex.12 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words. 1. I think you should give up smoking immediately. had I think you ........had better give up.........................smoking immediately. 2. I expect we will get there by 5.00, if there isn't too much traffic. should We 5.00, if there isn't too much traffic. 3. Is it necessary for me to bring my passport? have Do my passport? 4. I am sure that the cat is in the house somewhere, be The cat in the house somewhere. 5. An aerial is not required with this radio, have You don't an aerial with this radio. 6. It is very inconvenient if you can't drive. to It's very inconvenient if drive. 7. I am sure that John is not the thief. be John the thief. 8. I am certain that Norman will be late. bound Norman late. 9. All students should report to the main hall at 9.00. are All students to the main hall at 9.00. 10. I thought that you would know better! ought You ...............................................................................................better! Ex. 13 Choose the most suitable phrase underlined.
Ex. 14 Complete each sentence so that it contains might, might not, must, mustn't, can or can't. More than one answer may be possible.
10. Bill cooked the lunch, so you _____ expect anything special! Ex.15 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains can, could, must, have to or should (including negative forms).
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.................................................................................................................................................... Ex. 16 Choose the correct alternative. 1. That looks like Carlos over there, but it can’t / mustn’t be. He’s in Germany. 2. Marie isn’t at her office, so she can / must be on her way here. 3. I think you need to / have necessity to get some advice from your colleagues. 4. Is your car door damaged? Someone must tried / have tried to break in. 5. It’s getting very late. I think we’d better / we would pay the bill and leave. 6. I might / can be able to help you, but I’m not sure. 7. Yes, it’s a good idea, we should / must consult more closely with the unions. 8. It’s absolutely necessary, we should / must consult more closely with the unions. 9. Lucy can’t have / must have heard the bad news. She looks so happy. 10. Sorry, I must to / have to go now. I don’t want to be late. 11. You might not / don’t need to come to the meeting if you’re busy. 12. This invoice can’t / mustn’t be right. It says ₤550 to repair the photocopier! Ex. 17 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the list below. have to had to mustn’t must have might have should could 1. We’re trying a new dress code. We don’t have to wear formal clothes on Fridays. 2. You ________ touch that button! The whole production line will stop. 3. I’m not sure, but I think _________ made a mistake. 4. Before we agree, we’ll _________ study the contract in more detail. 5. Sorry, I can’t stay any longer. I really ________ go now or I’ll miss my train. 6. If you needed the goods urgently, we ________ speed up the order. 7. Sorry, I’m late, but I ________ go to the doctor’s 8. It _________ been embarrassing for you to forget his name. 9. I think we ________ accept their offer. It’s the best we’ll get. 10. Luckily, I ________ attend the meeting yesterday, so I managed to finish all my paperwork. Ex.18 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the first sentence. Use a word or phrase from the list below. can’t might should have to don’t have to 1. It would be a good idea to bring in a firm of consultants. We ought to bring in a firm of consultants. 2. It’s not necessary for you to leave a deposit. You ________ leave a deposit. 3. I’m sure that isn’t John, because he’s in Paris. 4. That ________ John, because he’s in Paris. 5. I expect the meeting will be finished by ten. The meeting _________ finished by ten. 6. It’s possible that I’ll be late. I ________ late. 8. Perhaps I’ll see you on Thursday evening. I ________ see you on Thursday evening. 9. It’s the rule that we check all bank references. We _______ check all bank references. 10. You’d better speak to her as soon as possible. You ________ speak to her as soon as possible. Ex.19 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the first sentence. Use a phrase from the list below. must have shouldn’t have might not have 1. Perhaps David made a mistake. David might have made a mistake. 2. I’m sure that she worked very hard on this project. She ________ worked very hard on this project. 3. I’m sure the warranty hasn’t expired already. The warranty ________ expired already. 4. It would have been a good idea for you to tell me. You ________ told me. 5. Perhaps you didn’t see the line we launched at the Munich Fair. You ________ seen the line we launched at the Munich Fair. 6. I was expecting them to call by now. They ________ called by now. 7. It was a bad idea for us to drop our prices so much. We ________ dropped our prices so much. 8. It was possible for us to see this problem coming. We ________ seen this problem coming. Ex. 20 Match each sentence 1-14 with a meaning a)-n).
Ex. 21 Match each sentence 1-12 with one of the formal sentences a)-l).
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