Past modals
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I'm almost sure you left your phone in the restaurant.
You _____ _____ left your phone in the restaurant.
must have
Choose the correct verb.
Please, remind / remember the children to do their homework.
remind
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
What would you prefer to do tonight, go out or stay in?
What would you _____ _____ tonight, go out or stay in?
rather do
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I think somebody has tried to break in.
It looks _____ _____ somebody has tried to break in.
as if
I used to suffer from i........................ . I would lie awake for hours every night.
insomnia
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?
You _____ _____ _____ me it was your birthday!
should have told
Choose the correct verb.
I'm terribly sorry. - Don't worry. It doesn't mind / matter.
matter
Rewrite the sentences using would rather.
I'd prefer to stay at home tonight. I'm exhausted.
I'd rather stay at home.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
This meat has a very similar taste to beef.
This meat _____ _____ beef.
tastes like
I use a special p...................... that gives my neck enough support.
Pillow
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I'm sure the backpackers haven't got lost.
The backpackers _____ _____ _____ lost.
can't have got
Choose the correct verb.
The robbers stole / robbed $50,000 from the bank.
stole
Rewrite the sentences using would rather.
I'd prefer not to go shopping today. The shops will be really crowded.
I'd rather not go shopping today.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
My brother wants to go to the playground
My brother .....
feels like going
If you eat too much late at night, it will k................... you awake.
keep
Complete with an appropriate past modal.
1 I ________ left my bag in the car. I definitely had it when I got in.
2 You ________ spent so long in the sun. You look as if you’ve got sunburn.
1 must have
2 shouldn't have
Choose the correct verb.
If you know the answer, raise / rise your hand, don't shout.
raise
Rewrite the sentences using would rather.
1 Would Karen prefer to work fro herself or for a company?
2 Would you prefer to get a takeaway or go out for dinner?
1 Would Karen rather work for herself or for a company?
2 Would you rather get a takeaway or go out for dinner?
Complete the sentences with missing words.
1 This shirt feels _____ it’s made of really good quality cotton.
2 You look ______ you’ve had some bad news. Are you OK?
1 as if
2 as if
Why are you y..................... ? Are you tired or just bored?
yawn
Complete with an appropriate past modal.
1 You ________ asked before you borrowed my car! I thought it had been stolen!
2 I think the kids ________ gone swimming. They’ve taken towels from the bathroom.
1 should have
2 must have
Choose the correct verb.
1 Don't discuss / argue about it! You know that I'm right.
2 My brother refuses / denies to admit that he has a problem.
1 argue
2 refuses
Rewrite the sentences using would rather.
1 Hamish would prefer not to work at night, but he doesn't have any choice.
2 I'd prefer not to see my in-laws so often, but they live nearby.
1 Hamish would rather not work at night...
2 I'd rather not see my in-laws so often...
Complete the sentences with missing words.
1 That cake ________ delicious. Can I try a piece?
2 You look freezing! You look ________ you’ve been in the Arctic!
1 smells
2 as if
I didn't hear you get back last night, I was sleeping like ....
log