REPHRASING - MODAL VERBS
1. Perhaps she is waiting for us outside.
She _______________________________________________________________________________________
2. I’m sure he forgot about the meeting.
He ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. It isn’t necessary for you to bring any food.
You _______________________________________________________________________________________
4. It was a mistake not to call her yesterday.
You _______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Maybe they went home early.
They ______________________________________________________________________________________
6. I’m certain that he didn’t understand the question.
He ________________________________________________________________________________________
7. It’s possible that she took the wrong train.
She _______________________________________________________________________________________
8. It wasn’t necessary for us to buy so much food.
We _______________________________________________________________________________________
9. I advise you to study more for the next exam.
You _______________________________________________________________________________________
10. Perhaps Tom didn’t see your message.
Tom ______________________________________________________________________________________
11. I’m sure that wasn’t the correct answer.
That ______________________________________________________________________________________
12. It’s possible that they are already at the airport.
They ______________________________________________________________________________________
13. It was wrong of him to shout at the teacher.
He ________________________________________________________________________________________
14. I’m certain she didn’t steal the money.
She _______________________________________________________________________________________
15. It’s possible that we made a mistake.
We _______________________________________________________________________________________
ANSWER KEY
1. Perhaps she is waiting for us outside.
She may / might / could be waiting for us outside.
2. I’m sure he forgot about the meeting.
He must have forgotten about the meeting.
3. It isn’t necessary for you to bring any food.
You don’t have to bring any food.
4. It was a mistake not to call her yesterday.
You should have called her yesterday.
5. Maybe they went home early.
They may / might / could have gone home early.
6. I’m certain that he didn’t understand the question.
He can’t have understood the question.
7. It’s possible that she took the wrong train.
She may / might have taken the wrong train.
8. It wasn’t necessary for us to buy so much food.
We needn’t have bought so much food.
9. I advise you to study more for the next exam.
You should study more for the next exam.
10. Perhaps Tom didn’t see your message.
Tom might / may not have seen your message.
11. I’m sure that wasn’t the correct answer.
That can’t have been the correct answer.
12. It’s possible that they are already at the airport.
They may / might already be at the airport.
13. It was wrong of him to shout at the teacher.
He shouldn’t have shouted at the teacher.
14. I’m certain she didn’t steal the money.
She can’t have stolen the money.
15. It’s possible that we made a mistake.
We may / might have made a mistake.