3rd TERM
UNIT 7
Monday 29 March 2021
Friday 26 March 2021
Friday 19 March 2021
Wednesday 10 March 2021
1. Complete the
sentences with CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO. (Attention to tenses)
1. I'm sorry, but we ____________ go to your party next
Saturday.
2. She got the job because she ____________ speak five
languages.
3. You are speaking very quietly. I ____________ hear you.
4. I was tired but I ____________ leave until the meeting
finished.
5. He ____________ go to the concert next Saturday. He is
working.
6. She ____________ understand me in spite of the noise
around.
7. I'll ____________ see you tomorrow.
8. When they came back from Paris, they ____________ speak
perfect French.
9. After a few hours, I ____________ open the door and go
out.
10. I've never ____________ understand maths.
2. Write in English.
1. ¿Puedo hablar con usted un momento?
2. Ayer no pude poner en marcha el coche.
3. Cuando tenía seis años, sabía patinar muy bien.
4. Consiguió escapar del incendio en el último minuto.
5. Saber hablar inglés es fundamental en estos tiempos.
3. Rewrite these
sentences using the modals or semi-modals in brackets.
1. It is against the law to drive without a licence.
(mustn’t)
2. Perhaps Sarah lends Simon some money. (may)
3. It is sometimes very hot here in the summer. (can)
4. Would you like me to bring you some magazines? (shall)
5. It isn't necessary to be over 18 to get married.
(needn’t)
4. Rewrite these
sentences so that they have the same meaning.
1. You may not smoke in this classroom. You …………….
2. Perhaps he comes to the party. He .................
3. You can come but it isn't necessary. You ..........
4. He wasn't able to lift the piano. He
......................
5. She isn't allowed to enter the room. She
.................
ANSWER KEYS TO
PRACTICE
1. Complete the sentences with CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO.
1. won’t be able to
2. could / can
3. can’t
4. couldn’t
5. won’t be able to
6. could
7. be able to
8. could / were able to
9. was able to
10. been able to
2. Write in English.
1. Could I talk to you for a minute?
2. Yesterday I couldn’t start the car.
3. When I was six, I could skate very well.
4. He was able to escape from the fire in the last minute.
5. Being able to speak English is essential nowadays.
3. Rewrite these
sentences using the modals or semi-modals in brackets.
1. You mustn’t drive without a license.
2. Sarah may lend Simon some money.
3. It can be very hot here in the summer.
4. Shall we bring you some magazines?
5. You needn’t be over 18 to get married.
4. Rewrite these
sentences so that they have the same meaning.
1. You are not allowed to / cannot smoke in this classroom.
2. He may come to the party.
3. You needn’t come.
4. He couldn’t lift the piano.
5. She cannot / may not enter the room.
REPHRASING (“para
entregar”)
1. Rewrite these sentences using the modals or semi-modals
in brackets.
1. It is important for me to pass the exam. (must)
2. It will not be necessary for you to come tomorrow. (have
to)
3. Perhaps it will rain tonight. (may)
4. It is against the law to drive without a seat belt.
(mustn’t)
5. There's a small possibility that he comes on a motorbike.
(might)
2. Rewrite these sentences
so that they have the same meaning.
1. Do you know how to drive a lorry? ......................
2. I don't believe you are a policeman. You
..................
3. He ought to study more. He ..........
4. I'm almost sure he is French. He ....................
5. I suggest you get a second opinion. You
...........................
3. Write in English.
1. Antonio no tiene que levantarse a las seis de la mañana.
2. Tengo que ir al médico esta tarde.
3. ¿Tendrás que trabajar el sábado por la tarde?
4. Patricia no tuvo que esperar mucho el autobús.
5. El dinero tiene que estar aquí.
EXTRA PRACTICE
(online)
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/have-to-dont-have-to-must-mustnt/
(HAVE TO, DON’T HAVE TO, MUST, MUSTN’T)
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/should-shouldnt/
(SHOULD)
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/might-might-not/
(MIGHT, MIGHT NO)
https://agendaweb.org/verbs/modals-exercises.html
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-exercises.html
Tuesday 9 March 2021
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