Question

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the correct form of the word in brackets.
0 Fred couldn’t ride a bike when he was a child. (able)
Fred wasn’t able to ride a bike when he was a child.
1 You mustn’t tell anyone about this. (allow)
You ___________________________ tell anyone about this.
2 It won’t be necessary to arrive early. (have)
You ___________________________ arrive early.
3 We weren’t able to help him with his homework. (can)
We ___________________________ help him with his homework.
4 It was necessary to write the essay again. (have)
I ___________________________ write the essay again.
5 It wasn’t possible to buy that house. (able)
We ___________________________ buy that house.
6 It won’t be possible for me to see her tomorrow. (able)
I ___________________________ see her tomorrow.
7 You aren’t allowed to take these books home. (must)
You ___________________________ take these books home.
8 They finally found all the comics he wanted. (manage)
They ___________________________ find all the comics he wanted.

Answer 1

1. You are not allowed to tell anyone about this.
2. You don't have to arrive early.
3. We couldn't help him with his homework.
4. I had to write the essay again.
5. We were not able to buy that house.
6. I won't be able to see her tomorrow.
7. You mustn't take these books home.
8. They managed to find all the comics he wanted.

Answer 2

1. aren't allowed to
2. don't have to
3. couldn't
4. had to
5. weren't able to
6. won't be able to
7. mustn't
8. managed to