II. Study the situations and write sentences using may, can, could or can’t.

  0. You want to see the headmaster. Ask the secretary for permission.

May/Can/Could I see the headmaster, please?

    11. Your sister wants to use your computer but you have a lot of schoolwork. Refuse the permission.

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12. You want to go camping with your cousins. Ask your parents for permission.

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13. Your friend wants to borrow one of your books. Give him your permission.

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14. You’d like to leave school early because you aren’t feeling well. Ask the teacher for permission.

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I. Underline the correct modal verb.

1. We may/ could try and fix it ourselves. What do you think?

2. I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you. Could/ May you please repeat that?

3. I will/ shall do that for you if you like.

4. Could you/ Would you mind waiting another quarter of an hour?

5. We haven’t had a proper chat for ages. Why don’t you/ Would you like come round to my place for dinner tonight?

6. Shall I/ What about help you with your homework?

7. Would you like/ Will you like another slice of pizza, Claire?

8. Why don’t we/ How about going to the Maldives this year?

9. Would you/ May you give me your full name, please?

10. OK, shall/ may we say 8:00 pm then? How does that sound?

1. My briefcase has been taken.

2. Our written work was returned to us by the teacher.

3. The report had been finished by noon.

4. The little boy was bitten by the mad dog.

5. Five suspects have been arrested by the police.

6. He was ordered to take a long rest by the doctor.

7. The house was struck by lightning.

8. Their friend has been met at the railway station by a group of students.

9. Tom wasn’t allowed to take these book home.

10. Exercises won’t be corrected by the teacher tomorrow.

11. Tom has been operated since 10 o’clock.

12. This is the second time we have been written to about this.

13. We have been taught French by Mr Smith for two years.

14. The children weren’t properly looked after.

15. This street wasn’t swept last week.

16. A great deal of tea is drunk in England.

17. English is spoken all over the world.

18. Two poems were being written.

19. Her dog is often taken for a walk.

20. Tea can’t be made with cold water.

21. All the workers of the plant were being instructed by the chief
22. Some of my books have been taken away
23. The meeting will be held before May Day
24. The engine of the car has to be repaired
25. The window was broken and some pictures were taken away by the boys

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IV. Complete the sentences with the correct phrase from the list. Write the letter of the phrase.

a.  can’t be him

b.  can’t be true

c.  may not be

d.  may not speak

e.  must not get

f.  must not like

22.   A: I can’t hear the singers! That man sitting behind us is snoring in his sleep!

       B: I hear him! He ............................................................ opera.

23.   A: Look! Isn’t that our history professor over there? In the yellow sweater!

       B: No, that ............................................................. He’s in Tokyo this week, giving a presentation.

24.   A: This coffee doesn’t taste very good. It’s supposed to be 100 percent Arabica.

        B: It ........................................................... 100 percent Arabica. Maybe they mixed it with something else. Maybe it’s a blend.

25.   A: Who is that woman standing alone over there? She isn’t talking to anyone.

        B: Well, she ................................................................... any English. Or maybe she’s very shy. Anyway, let’s go over and try to talk to her.

26.   A: Jane has been accepted at Harvard, I heard.

       B: No way! That ............................................................... She isn’t even a good student.

27.   A: Did you see the new pickup truck that Mario’s driving?

       B: I sure did. It’s very big. It ............................................................ good gas mileage.