REPHRASING MODALS
1. It was impossible to do the job if you didn't speak German fluently.
You couldn’t do the job if you didn’t speak German fluently.
2. I think the answer in the book is wrong.
The answer might be wrong.
3. The PC isn't working. I think it has been damaged during the move.
It must have been damaged during the move, it isn’t working.
4. The book is optional. We can read it if we want to.
We don’t have to read the book, it’s optional.
5. I'm sure it isn't true.
It can’t be true.
6. Don't forget to bring your essay tomorrow. The professor is very strict
about homework on time.
You mustn’t forget to bring your essay tomorrow; the teacher is very strict.
7. It's not essential to be rich to be a success.
You don’t have to be rich, to be successful.
8. Jim didn't hear the speaker. The crowd was shouting so loudly.
Jim couldn’t hear the speaker; the crow was shouting loudly.
9. I'm sure that he is exhausted after such a long flight.
He must be exhausted after such a long flight.
10. I think you worry too much.
You may worry too much.
11. Bob, why don't we move into the living room?
Bob, should we move to the living room?
12. I advised my boss to take Sam for the post.
I told my boss that he should take Sam for the post.
13. I let you leave the table once you have finished your meal.
You will be able to leave the table once you have finished your meal.
14. It's very unlikely that he should have gone white water rafting.
He can’t have gone white rafting.
