2 Identify the use of the modal verbs in bold, then write a synonymous modal v or expression. permission. May 17/Could 1? 1 Can I park my car in your garage? 2 She must be home. 3 You needn't wear a tie to the interview. 4 Shall I cook spaghetti for dinner? 5 Gary may come round tonight. 6 You should take up a hobby. 7 Would you mind moving your car, sir? 8 She can't still be at work, it's already 6 pm. 9 Can I give you a hand with that bag? 10 Children must not play football in the streets. 11 I have to see the dentist. 12 The car needs filling up with petrol.

1. Can I park my car in your garage? - The modal verb "can" is used to ask for permission. A synonymous expression could be "Am I allowed to park my car in your garage?"
2. She must be home. - The modal verb "must" is used to express a strong belief or certainty. A synonymous expression could be "She has to be home."
3. You needn't wear a tie to the interview. - The modal verb "needn't" is used to express that something is not necessary. A synonymous expression could be "You don't have to wear a tie to the interview."
4. Shall I cook spaghetti for dinner? - The modal verb "shall" is used to make a suggestion. A synonymous expression could be "Should I cook spaghetti for dinner?"
5. Gary may come round tonight. - The modal verb "may" is used to express possibility or permission. A synonymous expression could be "Gary is allowed to come round tonight."
6. You should take up a hobby. - The modal verb "should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. A synonymous expression could be "You ought to take up a hobby."
7. Would you mind moving your car, sir? - The modal verb "would" is used to make a polite request. A synonymous expression could be "Could you please move your car, sir?"
8. She can't still be at work, it's already 6 pm. - The modal verb "can't" is used to express impossibility or doubt. A synonymous expression could be "It's impossible for her to still be at work, it's already 6 pm."
9. Can I give you a hand with that bag? - The modal verb "can" is used to offer help. A synonymous expression could be "Am I able to help you with that bag?"
10. Children must not play football in the streets. - The modal verb "must not" is used to express prohibition. A synonymous expression could be "Children are not allowed to play football in the streets."
11. I have to see the dentist. - The modal verb "have to" is used to express obligation. A synonymous expression could be "I must see the dentist."
12. The car needs filling up with petrol. - The modal verb "needs" is used to express necessity. A synonymous expression could be "The car has to be filled up with petrol."