1. Use the modal verbs must (должен), can (могу, умею), may (можно, разрешено), should (следует /совет/), ought to (следует /упрек/) to complete the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer. 1. It’s too far to walk from here to the station.. You ... take a taxi. 2. Sarah got the job because she ... speak five languages. 3. The windows are dirty. I ... clean them. 4. You ... use a dictionary. 5. I like this hotel room. You ... see the lake from the window. 6. It’s a good film. You ... see it. 7. He ... take my book. 8. We ... go to the bank today. We have no money. 9. When you are driving, you…wear a seat belt. 10. We…see the lake from our window. 11. If you have time, you ... visit the museum. It’s very interesting. 12. I ... come and see you tomorrow. 13. She ... use this "computer program. 14. Your salary is very low. You ... look for another job. 15. Mary is a very interesting person. You ... meet her. 16. Take an umbrella with you when you go out. It ... rain later. 17. Sandra ... drive but she hasn’t got a car. 18. Tomorrow the game is very important for us. We ... win. 19. Students ... bring textbooks into the examination room. 20. It’s late and you’re very tired. You ... go to bed.
- The phrase "It's too far to walk" indicates that walking is not a suitable option. "Should" is used to give advice or make a suggestion. Taking a taxi would be the most appropriate action in this situation.
2. Sarah got the job because she can speak five languages.
- The phrase "Sarah got the job" suggests that she was successful in obtaining the position. "Can" is used to indicate an ability or skill. Sarah's ability to speak five languages was a contributing factor to her success.
3. The windows are dirty. I may clean them.
- The phrase "The windows are dirty" indicates that the windows are in need of cleaning. "May" is used to express permission or possibility. The speaker is considering the option of cleaning the windows.
4. You may use a dictionary.
- The phrase "You may use a dictionary" suggests that using a dictionary is allowed or permitted. "May" is used here to indicate permission.
5. I like this hotel room. You can see the lake from the window.
- The phrase "I like this hotel room" expresses a positive opinion about the room. "Can" is used to indicate an ability or possibility. It is possible to see the lake from the window of this particular hotel room.
6. It’s a good film. You should see it.
- The phrase "It's a good film" indicates that the film is of high quality. "Should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. The speaker suggests that the listener should watch the film.
7. He can take my book.
- The phrase "He can take my book" indicates that he is allowed or able to take the speaker's book. "Can" is used to express ability or permission.
8. We should go to the bank today. We have no money.
- The phrase "We have no money" suggests that it is necessary to go to the bank. "Should" is used to express advice or recommendation. The speaker advises going to the bank to address the lack of money.
9. When you are driving, you must wear a seat belt.
- The phrase "When you are driving" indicates a specific situation. "Must" is used to express obligation or necessity. It is necessary to wear a seat belt when driving for safety reasons.
10. We can see the lake from our window.
- The phrase "We can see the lake from our window" implies that there is a clear view of the lake from the speaker's window. "Can" is used to indicate an ability or possibility.
11. If you have time, you should visit the museum. It’s very interesting.
- The phrase "If you have time" suggests that there is a possibility of visiting the museum. "Should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. The speaker recommends visiting the museum because it is interesting.
12. I should come and see you tomorrow.
- The phrase "I should come and see you tomorrow" implies that the speaker plans or intends to visit the listener the next day. "Should" is used to express advice or intention.
13. She may use this computer program.
- The phrase "She may use this computer program" suggests that there is the possibility or permission for her to use the computer program. "May" is used to express permission or possibility.
14. Your salary is very low. You should look for another job.
- The phrase "Your salary is very low" suggests that the current salary is not satisfactory. "Should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. The speaker advises looking for another job to potentially improve the salary.
15. Mary is a very interesting person. You should meet her.
- The phrase "Mary is a very interesting person" implies that Mary has qualities or characteristics that make her worth meeting. "Should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. The speaker suggests meeting Mary.
16. Take an umbrella with you when you go out. It may rain later.
- The phrase "It may rain later" suggests that there is a possibility of rain. "May" is used to express permission or possibility. Taking an umbrella would be a sensible precaution in case it rains.
17. Sandra can drive but she hasn’t got a car.
- The phrase "Sandra can drive" indicates that Sandra has the ability to drive. "Can" is used to express ability. However, the phrase "she hasn't got a car" implies that she currently doesn't own a car.
18. Tomorrow the game is very important for us. We must win.
- The phrase "Tomorrow the game is very important for us" suggests that winning the game is crucial or necessary. "Must" is used to express obligation or necessity. It is necessary for the speaker and their team to win the game.
19. Students must not bring textbooks into the examination room.
- The phrase "Students must not bring textbooks into the examination room" indicates a rule or prohibition. "Must not" is used to express prohibition or obligation. Students are obligated to not bring their textbooks into the examination room.
20. It’s late and you’re very tired. You should go to bed.
- The phrase "It's late and you're very tired" suggests that going to bed is a suitable course of action due to the lateness of the hour and the individual's tiredness. "Should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. The speaker advises going to bed for rest and rejuvenation.