Семинарское занятие 8

8.1. For each of the following sentences, change the verb in the main clause from the Simple Present to the Simple Past; and change the modal auxiliary from the present to the past. For example: He says he can do it. - He said he could do it.

1. She says he may go.

2. I think we can finish on time.

3. They know we will help them.

4. He says he must leave.

5. We believe she will be there.

6. Do you hope they will reply soon?

7. Does he not realize we may meet him there?

8. You think we can reach our destination by nightfall.

9. I suppose he must be at home.

10. I predict I shall succeed.

8.2. For each of the following sentences, change the verb in the main clause from the Simple Past to the Simple Present; and change the modal auxiliary from the past to the present. For example: They felt they could not win. - They feel they cannot win.

1. He thought he might arrive early.

2. She felt she must make a phone call.

3. I maintained they would not have any difficulty.

4. They realized they could not do all the work in one day.

5. We knew we should not be able to return home for Christmas.

6. They hoped they could find their way.

7. He imagined he would be able to convince us.

8. She suspected they must be living nearby.

9. I hoped you would enjoy the play.

10. We thought you might know him.

8.3. Complete each of the following sentences with the auxiliary may, might or must. Use may or might when the event described seems somewhat probable, and use must when the event described seems very probable. For example:

You ___ be right; we shall have to wait and see. - You may be right; we shall have to wait and see. or You might be right; we shall have to wait and see.

1. Although it _________ be true, it seems unlikely.

2. That _________ have been the number 10 bus, because no other bus runs on this street.

3. We __________ have to wait a long time for a bus, because they do not run very frequently.

4. That ________ be the right answer; there is no other possibility.

5. Tell me your problem; I _________ be able to help you.

6. It _________ have been he who answered the phone, because no one else was at home.

7. Since we have never been to this store before, we _________ have difficulty finding what we want.

8. You _________ be pleased that you are doing so well in your new job.

9. I _________ go downtown tomorrow; it depends on the weather.

10. Although he is a very careful worker, it is possible that he _________ have made a mistake.

8.4. Rewrite the following sentences, putting the underlined verbs into the future. For example:

They can explain the situation to us. - They will be able to explain the situation to us.

1. She can describe it to you.

2. You must lock the doors when you leave.

3. He can follow the instructions.

4. May they stay overnight?

5. We must remember to buy groceries.

6. She can finish the work on time.

7. Must he take his glasses with him?

8. Can they buy the tickets in advance?

9. She must learn to be more careful.

10. You may choose your own seat.

8.5. Change the following affirmative statements into questions. For example:
I may go.
May I go?

1. I must leave at four o'clock.
2. He might be leaving for work now.
3. We can solve the puzzle.
4. You should have called him.
5. They could have been waiting for the bus.
6. I shall go out now.
7. You will have finished the book.
8. We should be making the arrangements.
9. She would like to know the answer.
10. They can explain what happened.

8.6. Change the following affirmative statements into negative statements. For example:
I can answer the question.
I cannot answer the question.

1. You must come with us.
2. It may be sunny tomorrow.
3. She could have won the race.
4. We might be right.
5. You would have liked that movie.
6. They can swim very well.
7. She might be finishing school now.
8. He should have been walking to work.
9. I shall be happy to see him.
10. You will have been working all night.

Дата добавления: 2015-07-20