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Modals Rephrasing Exercises for Students

This document contains 50 sentences that rephrase sentences using modal verbs like may, can, should, must etc. instead of the original verbs. The modals are used to suggest possibilities, give permission or prohibition, offer advice or necessity. Each sentence provides an example of rephrasing the original sentence using a modal verb.

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Modals Rephrasing Exercises for Students

This document contains 50 sentences that rephrase sentences using modal verbs like may, can, should, must etc. instead of the original verbs. The modals are used to suggest possibilities, give permission or prohibition, offer advice or necessity. Each sentence provides an example of rephrasing the original sentence using a modal verb.

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  • Rephrasing: Modals (Part 1): Provides examples and rephrasing exercises centered around using modals in sentences, encouraging practice through context-based scenarios.
  • Rephrasing: Modals (Part 2): Continues to present examples and exercises focusing on the structure and use of modals, enhancing understanding through varied contexts.
  • Rephrasing: Modals (Conclusion): Concludes the modal usage practice with additional examples, consolidating lessons learned from previous sections.

REPHRASING: MODALS

Its advisable to hire bodyguards.

You

Dont eat so quickly in case you get stomachache.

Dont eat

Its not a good idea to sign autographs. There are too many people.

You

It is essential that these catalogues are sent off by Friday.

These

You are allowed to eat at the restaurant without wearing a tie.

You

I advised you to put your money in the bank.

You

You are free to look at anything you like.

You

Maybe Tim has lost his way.

Tim

Its not necessary to leave yet. The limousine hasnt arrived.

We

Do they sell brown sugar in this shop?

Can

Did you manage to stop him?

Were

Smoking is prohibited in this compartment.

You

He stole the book and should be punished for it.

He

She finds it strange to stay at home all day.


She

It would have been a good idea to tell me your decision.

You

This crane is capable of lifting many tons.

This crane

You shouldnt eat salty things. Theyre terrible for you blood
pressure.

You

I think hes broken his leg, but Im not sure.

I think

It is not permitted to use a motorbike without wearing a helmet.

You

Im quite certain that isnt Johns car. His is blue.

That

He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone
home.

He

Im sure the butler didnt do it.

The butler

Why dont we go to an amusement arcade this afternoon?

Shall we

Its possible that Bill saw me.

Bill

I advise you to ask for a loan. This is an excellent opportunity to


buy a new car.

You

Im not going to water the plants today in case it rains.

Im not

Im sure that Peters at home because the phone is engaged.

Peter
John only understood very little of what the teacher said.

John

Its important for us to go to the film premiere.

We

The roof of your house needs repairing.

You

It was a mistake to leave.

You

Its necessary to wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.

You

They think theyll be capable of finding a cure for the disease with
these experiments.

They think

Its a good idea for Bruce to go home if he feels ll.

Bruce

Its essential to bring your books to each class.

You

USE OF MOBILE PHONES PROHIBITED.

You

My sister-in-law knew how to ride a bicycle when she was four.

My sister-in-law

It is not necessary for Mary to come so early.

Mary

41. I suggest you use a dictionary more often.

I think

42. Doctor, you need to come quickly!

43. Jack is rumoured to have married half an hour ago.

Jack

44. There is a choice of about twenty dishes in our menu.


You

45. If I were you, I wouldnt rent my flat to such a weird man.

You

46. I think there is nobody at home. Nobody answered the phone when I
called.

They

47. You must be sixteen years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks in a
bar.

You

48. Its quite improbable that Rose wants to come.

Rose

49. Its likely they didnt receive the invitation.

They

50. Peter knew how to skate when he was twelve.

Peter

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