Modal Verbs
If you’re interested in the project, you (should / must / might) consider applying for it.
"should" is appropriate here to suggest a recommendation.
I (should / must) have studied harder for my exams.
"should" is correct, indicating regret about a past obligation.
"I will help you with your homework," she said.
"I will help you with your homework," she said.
Раньше я часто ездил в походы с друзьями.
I used to go hiking with my friends.
He (might not / can’t / must not) have taken your book; I saw it on the table.
"can’t" is correct, indicating a strong deduction that he did not take the book.
Rewrite: "You need to submit the report."
"You should have submitted the report."
Translate: "Он спросил, могла ли я прийти на встречу."
"He asked if I could come to the meeting."
By the time I arrived at the party, everyone ____.
had already started eating
If you ____ your time effectively, you ___ more tasks than you initially thought possible.
can manage / may complete
Translate: "Он мог бы стать великим музыкантом."
"He could have become a great musician."
Convert: "Please finish the assignment by Friday."
She asked mt to finish the assignment by Friday.
If I (know) that he was coming, I (prepare) a better meal.
had known/would have prepared
Explain the subtle difference in meaning between "can" and "be able to."
"Can" expresses general ability, while "be able to" often refers to a specific instance of ability.
Formulate a sentence using "could have"
"If I had practiced more, I could have performed better at the concert."
He told us that we __________ (report an opinion they expressed) about the project.
should think carefully
Translate: "Когда я пришёл, они уже давно начали."
"When I arrived, they had already started."
Construct a complex sentence using at least two different modal verbs to express different levels of certainty about a future event.
"She must be attending the meeting, but she might not arrive on time."
Им сказали, что проект был успешным, но на самом деле результаты были разочаровывающими.
They were told that the project was successful, but in fact, the results were disappointing.
Write a sentence in direct speech and then convert it to reported speech.
Write a short narrative
"Last Saturday, I went to the park. I had been planning this for weeks. When I arrived, I saw my friends playing."