Question

Paraphrase these notices to give or refuse permission. Begin each sentence with You.

MODEL: Don't feed the animals. — You may not feed the animals.

1. No smoking.

2. No parking on the square.

3. Visitors welcome 24 hours a day.

4. No alcoholic drinks under 18.

5. Don't use the office phones for private calls.

6. Private. Keep out.

7. Club members use courts free on Saturday and Sunday.

8. Walk your dogs here.

9. Phone us. We'll help.

10. For sale. Come and have a look.

11. Room for smokers.

12. Leave your car here.

13. Don't swim here.

14. Keep silence.

15. Don't take photographs.

Answer 1

1. No smoking.
You mustn't some here.
2. No parking on the square.
You may not park on the square.
3. Visitors welcome 24 hours a day.
You may visit this place 24 hours a day.
4. No alcoholic drinks under 18.
You cannot have alcoholic drinks if you are under 18.
5. Don't use the office phones for private calls.
You shouldn't use the office phones for private calls.
6. Private. Keep out.
You mustn't tresspass this private territory.
7. Club members use courts free on Saturday and Sunday.
You needn't pay on Saturday and Sunday if you are a club member.
8. Walk your dogs here.
You may walk your dogs here.
9. Phone us. We'll help.
You can phone us for help.
10. For sale. Come and have a look.
You can come and have a look at the property which is on sale now.
11. Room for smokers.
You can smoke in this room.
12. Leave your car here.
You should leave your car here.
13. Don't swim here.
You mustn't swim here.
14. Keep silence.
You may not talk in here.
15. Don't take photographs.
You mustn't take photographs here.