1.... I take this book for a little while? — I am sorry, but I... return it to the library at once. 2. Alec... practise this sound specially, but the other pupils... not: they all pronounce it properly. 3. They... come any time they like between ten and twelve in the morning, but they... not come if they don't want to. 4.... I go there right now? — Yes, you.... 5.... we hand in our compositions tomorrow? — No, you... not, you... hand them in after Sunday. 6.... John really do this today? — No, he... not, he... do it tomorrow if he likes. 7. You... not let this cup fall: it... break. 8.... I help you with your coat? 9. You... park your car only in your own space in the back of the building. 10. You... have cancelled your trip to Canada. But you have always wanted to visit the largest French city Montreal and see your friend Nina.
Упражнение 15
Вставьте модальные глаголы can, may, must или need.
1. Peter... return the book to the library. We all want to read it. 2. Why... not you understand it? It is so easy. 3.... we do the exercise at once? — Yes, you... do it at once. 4.... you pronounce this sound? 5. You... not have bought this meat: we have everything for dinner. 6.1... not go out today: it is too cold. 7.... I take your pen? — Yes, please. 8. We... not carry the bookcase upstairs: it is too heavy. 9. We... not carry the bookcase upstairs ourselves: the workers will come and do it. 10. When... you come to see us? — I... come only on Sunday. 11. Shall I write a letter to him? — No, you... not, it is not necessary. 12.... you cut something without a knife? 13. Everything is clear and you... not go into details now. 14. He... not drink alcohol when he drives. 15. Don't worry! I... change a light bulb. 16. By the end of the week I... have finished writing my book. 17. She... not call the doctor again unless she feels worse.
MUST — MAY — MIGHT — CAN'T
в значении предположения
MUST — должно быть MAY — может быть MIGHT — может быть (но маловероятно) CAN'T — не может быть
Упражнение 16
Переведите на английский язык, употребляя модальные глаголы must, may, might или can't.
1. Они, должно быть, работают за границей.
2. Они, может быть, работают за границей.
3. Может быть, они и работают за границей (хотя едва ли).
4. Не может быть, что они работают за границей.
5. Они, должно быть, работали за границей.
6. Они, может быть, работали за границей.
7. Может быть, они и работали за границей (хотя едва ли).
8. Не может быть, что они работали за границей.
9. Он, должно быть, на работе.
10. Он, должно быть, был на работе.
11. Он, может быть, на работе.
12. Он, может быть, был на работе.
13. Может быть, он и на работе (хотя едва ли).
14. Может быть, он и был на работе (хотя едва ли).
15. Не может быть, что он на работе.
16. Не может быть, что он был на работе.
Упражнение 17
Вставьте модальный глагол may или might. Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива.
1. I (to ask) you to take off your hat? 2. She asked me if she... (to turn) on the light. 3. I am afraid it... (not to stop) raining by the morning.4. Don't scold her: the task... (to be) too difficult for her, that's why she made rather many mistakes. 5. If they don't miss the train, they... (to arrive) in time. 6. Why isn't he here yet? What has happened? — Oh, he... (to miss) the train. 7. He... (to do) very hard work. That's why he looks so tired now. 8. Don't throw the rest of the birthday cake. He... (to want) it for dessert. 9. It's raining cats and dogs.... I (to borrow) your umbrella, please? 10. Do you know where I left the car keys? — You... (to leave) them in the garage. 11. They don't know where the money has gone. It... (to steal).
Упражнение 18
Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол must.
1. I think it is time for the bell to ring. 2. I am almost sure they have this book in the library. 3. Probably he recognized you by your photo in the papers. 4. He is sure to be in at this time. 5. Of course, she is trying to help you. 6. She is certain to be waiting for you at home. 7. Probably he was already ill. 8. There is little doubt that the first experiment failed. 9. No doubt, she knew what she was going to do. 10. I am sure she is fond of the child. 11. They are sure to have taken the wrong turning.12. Probably he was taken there by car.
Упражнение 19
Вставьте модальный глагол сап или could. Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива.
1.... you (to ask) my sister to help you? I am very busy today. 2.... it (to be) seven o'clock now? 3. You
... not (to see) her at the party. She was at home working at her English. 4. He... not (to forget) your request: he is very attentive to people. 5. I should be very happy if you... (to visit) us in the village. 6. I don't believe her, she... not (to forget) to bring the book. She simply did not want to bring it. 7. He said he... (to finish) the task by Monday. 8. No, they... not (to be) twins. 9. He said we... (to use) his computer. 10. She was so tired. She... (to sleep) for a week. 11. No, you... not (to have) another piece of cake. 12. Our son... (to speak) Russian and English before he was six. He is bilingual. 13.... I call my friend from your phone? 14.... I (to have) the last piece of your Christmas turkey? 15. We... not really (to decide) where to go on vacation. We might go to Italy, or we might go to France. Last summer we visited Canada and... (to see) the Niagara Falls.
Упражнение 20
Переведите на английский язык, употребляя модальные глаголы can (could) или may (might).
1.Не может быть, что он уже уехал. 2. Неужели он перевел всю книгу? 3. Не может быть, чтобы сейчас было холодно на улице: термометр показывает пятнадцать градусов. 4. Он не мог получить книгу, потому что библиотека была закрыта. 5. Не может быть, что он получил книгу: ведь библиотека была закрыта. 6. Не могли ли бы вы показать нам дорогу на стадион? 7. Не может быть, что она сломала ногу. 8. Я не пойду гулять: она, возможно, будет мне звонить. 9. Где мои книги? — Не знаю. Мама могла положить их в шкаф. 10. Не может быть, что она разбила стакан: она такая аккуратная. 11. Сегодня очень холодно. Возможно, выпадет снег. 12. Миша, возможно, придет позже. 13. Я уже целый час ищу свою тетрадь по литературе. Не может быть, что я ее оставил в школе. — Возможно, ты отдал ее Кате. 14. Возможно, они уже давно изучают французский язык. 15. Может быть, брат приедет сегодня. 16. Возможно, она уехала за город. 17. Мы, возможно, и встречались с ним в Новгороде, но я этого не помню. 18. Вполне возможно, что она как раз сейчас пытается дозвониться нам, а наш телефон не работает. 19. Не может быть, что она закончила эту работу так скоро. Она, возможно, сделала только половину. 20. Не может быть, что ты потеряла деньги. Ты могла положить их в сумку. — Нет, их нет в сумке. Я могла выронить их в магазине.
Упражнение 21
Вставьте модальные глаголы should, need или to have to. Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива.
1. You... not (to go) out in this rain; as it is you have a cold in your head. 2. It was Sunday, and we... not (to go) to school. 3. Everything is all right. You see that you... not (to worry). 4. You are out of breath. You... not (to run): you know how bad it is for you. 5. You... not (to tell) her about it. Now she is sure not to sleep the whole night worrying. 6. You... not (to go) with her: she knows the way perfectly well. 7. You... not (to put) so much pepper in the meat. No one will be able to eat it. 8. You... not (to give) them any lunch. They can get coffee and sandwiches on the train. 9. We don't accept credit cards. — Well, I just... (to pay) cash, I guess. Oh, I don't have enough cash. I... (to give) you a cheque. 10. If you see anything unusual you... (to call) the police. 11. There... not (to be) any difficulty about getting her a visa. 12. You... not (to tell) him the news; he knew it already. 13. According to the label, the orange marmalade... (to refrigerate) after opening. 14. I'm not particularly busy. I've got a few things to do but I... not (to do) them now. 15. You... not (to be) so impatient with him.