Modal verbs
____ I go to the bathroom?
can/could
My house ____ in our neighbourhood. (large)
is the largest
I would love to have a dog, ____ my mum won't let me.
Mary sang a beatiful song in yesterday's concert.
A beautiful song was sung by Mary in yesterday's concert.
“I love speaking in English” Anna said.
Anna said (that) she loved speaking in English.
You ____ pay with cash, credit cars are not allowed.
must
Atlético de Madrid play ____ Real Madrid. (bad)
worse than
It's hard to think properly ____ you are scared, you can't concentrate!
when
John ate the chocolate cake.
The chocolate cake was eaten by John.
“I can’t understand Scottish people” Lucas mentioned.
Lucas mentioned (that) he couldn't understand Scottish people.
She ____ come to my birthday party, I'm not sure yet.
may/might
I ____ this year, I need to study a lot in the new school. (busy)
am busier
I was terrified ____ I had watched a scary movie on my own.
because
The police arrested the dangerous thief that robbed the neighbour's shop.
The dangerous thief that robbed the neighbour's shop was arrested by the police.
“I will take the rubbish out tomorrow” said Tom.
Tom said (that) he would take the rubbish out the following/next day.
You ____ smoke at public buildings such as schools, airports or hospitals.
must not/musn't
Barcelona ____ from Madrid than Valencia, it takes 6 hours to get there. (far)
is farther/further than
I would love to have a dog, ____ I am going to keep asking my mum
so
Real Madrid have bought a new football player.
A new football player has been bought by Real Madrid.
“I’m coming to your place for lunch” my mum commented.
My mum commented (that) she was coming to my place for lunch.
You ____ take off your shoes if you don't want to.
needn't
Apple is ____ technological brand in the market. An iPhone can cost around 1000 euros! (expensive)
the most expensive
I’ll leave ____ you do yell at me again.
if
Once a week, Dave cleans the house.
Once a week, the house is cleaned by Dave.
"You have to practise today" my coach told me.
My coach told me (that) I had to practise that day.