Modales y Relativos 2 Bach
Modales y Relativos 2 Bach
Modales y Relativos 2 Bach
1 Complete the sentences with a modal verb to express ability, obligation, prohibition or advice.
1 You__________________ really pay much attention to Philip. Hes always making fun of everyone. (advice)
2 At our school, all the students_________________ wear a uniform. (obligation)
3 We _________________print out these pages because the printers not working. (ability)
4 You _________________sit down on that bench because the paint is wet. (prohibition)
5 OK, you_________________hand in the homework tomorrow. Ill give you until Friday. (obligation)
6 When my dad was younger he _________________ use a computer. No one had ever taught him. (ability)
7 My brother thinks I _________________get my hair cut. He says its too long. (advice)
8 Ive been calling Paul all day but I _________________speak to him yet. (ability)
9 My mum worked in the USA so she _________________speak English at work. (obligation)
10 Were installing some new software so you _________________switch off the computer. (prohibition)
2 MODAL VERBS: Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs or modal perfects:
1) Its possible that Ill be late. I (may) _______________________________________________________
2) It is forbidden to leave your bike here. (cant) You ___________________________________________
3) Maybe Joanna missed the last bus. (may) Joanna ____________________________________________
4) Im sure that Diana didnt take your books. (cant) Diana ______________________________________
RELATIVE CLAUSES.
1 Join the sentences using defining or non-defining relative clauses. Be careful with the prepositions.
1. A friend of mine helped organise the strike. She is a trade union member.
2. They are protesting against the spending cuts. They feel the spending cuts are unfair.
3. She met an interesting old man. He had gone to Germany to fi nd work in the 70s.
4. The animal rights group have planned a demonstration. The groups members are all vegetarian.
5. The riots spread to residential areas. They had started in the city centre.
6. An old lady lives across the road. Shes got eight cats.
8. Ann's father works for an international company. It does business with African countries.
13. Mrs Elliot has gone to see the doctor. Mrs Elliot hasn't been feeling well lately.
16. Our History teacher was late this morning. He comes always on time.
17. The man talked all the time. I was sitting next to him on the plane.
22. Thats the man. The police were looking for him.
24. The candidate didn't win the election. I voted for her.
25. The Prime Minister gave a good speech. I agree with his views.
26. The woman left my friend after a few weeks. He fell in love with her.
27. The writer lives in New York. His latest book was published on Tuesday.
28. They didn't thank us for the help we gave them at work. This was very rude of them.
31. We often visit our company headquarters. They are only 15 miles away.
34. What's the name of the hotel? You told me about it.
35. Who was that man in the restaurant? I saw you with a man.