PRE- TEST ON MODALS

C senior.

A. Rephrase the sentences using modal verbs of affirmative/negative logical assumption or possibility:

1. I'm sure she has given up smoking.

2. I'm sure she isn't feeling sick now.

3. Perhaps she was telling the truth.

4. Perhaps he was too ill to take part in the race.

5. I'm sure they informed the police about the robbery.

6. I'm sure he had warned the soldiers about the coming danger.

7. I'm sure Jenny hasn't been working there that long.

8. Perhaps he was asleep when we rang.

9. I'm sure she didn't know about it.

10. It's possible that Jane has left already.

11. I have no doubt that he was lying to you.

B. Read the following sentences, then identify the use of each verb in bold.(ability, obligation, requests, possibility, necessity, prohibition/duty, criticism, logical assumptions, probability, permission, offers/suggestions, advice)

1 They can’t have lied. (example: logical assumption – negative)

2 You must tell them the truth _________

3 He was able to run the marathon __________

4 Can you help me with my homework? ____________

5 He should have seen a doctor ___________

6 You’d better admit to your guilt ___________

7 They don’t have to employ more staff ____________

8 Shall I speak to the manager about my problem? ___________

9 People ought to treat animals with respect __________

10 She isn’t at home. She may be at the supermarket _________