Question

Rewrite the sentences using modals.


1 You are not allowed to enter the lab. You mustn't/can't enter the lab.


2 It's possible that Paul will be late for the party.


3 When I was ten, I wasn't able to ski.


4 I advise you to find a summer job and save money.


5 It isn't necessary for Julie to apologise to me.


6 It's a good idea to take up a hobby.


7 Don't litter the streets; it's the law.


8 You are allowed to eat in here.


9 Is it OK if I leave now?


10 He's obliged to wear a suit at work.

Answer 1

1 You are not allowed to enter the lab. You mustn'tenter the lab.

2 It's possible that Paul will be late for the party. Paul may be late for the party.

3 When I was ten, I wasn't able to ski. I couldn't ski when I was ten.

4 I advise you to find a summer job and save money. You can find a summer job and save money.

5 It isn't necessary for Julie to apologise to me. Julie doesn't have to apologise to me.

6 It's a good idea to take up a hobby. You can take up hobby.

7 Don't litter the streets; it's the law. You must't litter the streets.

8 You are allowed to eat in here. You can eat in here.

9 Is it OK if I leave now? Can I leave now?

10 He's obliged to wear a suit at work. He must wear a suit to work.