Question

Rephrase the following situations using an appropriate modal verb.
1. It’s not possible that he’s finished already. He …

2. It wasn’t necessary for you to give him a present. You …

3. I advise you to stop eating chocolate. You …

4. I insist that you do your homework. You …

5. It was wrong of him to kick that dog. He …

6. It’s possible that she’s already phoned him. She …

7. I’ll like the dog out if you like. Would …

8. Will you let me speak to George, please? May …

9. Let’s go to a restaurant. What …

10. It’s possible that he is lying. He …

11. He wasn’t able to write until he was. He …

12. Talking is not permitted during the test. You …

13. It would be a good idea for me to give up smoking. I had …

14. I’m sure that he’s gone home. He …

15. It isn’t right to speak to your mother like that. You …

16. It isn’t possible for me to come to the party tonight. I …

17. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week.

Answer 1

1 He can't have finished already.
2 You don't have to give him a present
3 You ought to stop eating chocolate
4 You must  do your homework
5 He mustn't  to kick that dog
6 She may be   phoned him already