advisability in the past
Rewrite the sentences, use the correct form of the modals.
I blame you for not inviting me to join the study group.
You might have invited me to join the study group.
We don't have much time. When do you want to go ________?
shopping
More and more students ( became / have become ) fans of yoga in the past several years.
have become
This is a hospital. You __________ smoke here. (must, might )
must not
Robbers usually _________________ you give all the money to them.
make
Rewrite the sentences, use the correct form of the modals.
I didn’t study for the test. I got a very bad grade.
I should have studied for the test.
Some people say not ________ (eat) breakfast makes them put on weight.
eating
By the time I was ten, I (got / had gotten ) my first violin.
had gotten
He had been working for more than 11 hours. He __________ (could, must) be tired after such hard work. He__________ prefer to get some rest. (may, can)
must
may
John: Do I have to do all the research by myself?
Mother: Yes, you do.
Summary: John’s mother ______.
John's mother didn't help him.....
Rewrite the sentences, use the correct form of the modals.
I didn’t have enough money to buy movie ticket. Why didn’t Jack lend me some?
He could have lent me some money.
Cost and convenience often persuade people ________________ (use) fast-food restaurants.
to use
She finally ( took / has taken ) her first yoga class last week.
took
__________ I ask a question? Yes, of course. (may, ought to)
May
John: I found out that I have to be 18 to adopt a pet. Can you fill out and sign the adoption application forms for me?
Mother: Sure.
Summary: John ________________.
John got her mom to fill out.......
Mary failed her math exam. She should ________.
She should have studied harder. (answers may vary.)
I am very interested ________ (read) the latest Anna King novel. Her stories are always so intriguing.
to read
Edson joined Youth Orchestra Los Angeles in 2007. His mother encouraged him to join.
______________because_______________________.
Edson joined the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles in 2007 because his mom had been encouraging him.
Are you sure you don't know Luke? You —————————— know him. You were roommates two years ago.
must
Mr Levine _________________ his secretary call the minister and confirm the meeting.
Candice woke up late and missed her bus. She ended up being 20 minutes late for her meeting. She should have ________.
set her alarm early (answers may vary.)
I don’t fancy ______________ (go) out tonight.
going
Edson listened to the sounds of their instruments. He finally decided to play clarinet.
_________________before_________________.
He had been listening to the sounds of their instruments before he finally decided to play clarinet.
You __________ (it's a very bad idea to give) personal information on the Internet.
should not
Mother: You can make the choice.
John: I’d rather have a cat.
Summary: John’s mother _______.
let