Use can in the correct form followed by the appropriate infinitive.

1.... you (to call) a little later? I'm afraid I shall be busy till seven. 2.... it (to be) a joke? 3. You... not (to see) him at the meeting. He was ill. 4.... we (to cover) fifteen kilometres? The village is not yet seen. 5. He... not (to forget) your address; he has visited you several times. 6. If you had let us know, we... (to send) our, cajr/for you., 7. I should be very much obliged to you if you ^/(To fend} me your dictionary for a couple of days. 8. I don't believe her, she... (to fail) to recognize me. 9. He said he... (tjcj manage) the task by himself. 10. Why didn't you ask me? I - V. (tb'do) it for you.

38. Translate into English using the verb can.

1. Не может быть, чтобы он опоздал. Он всегда такой пунктуальный. 2. Неужели он произвел на вас впечатление рассеянного человека? 3. Не может быть, чтобы я неправиль­но вас понял. 4. Он не мог прочитать эту книгу так быстро; она трудна для него. 5. Не может быть, чтобы она не нашла вашего дома. 6. Вряд ли она забыла об этом; я об этом напоминал ей только вчера. 1. Неужели вы не помните, что я возвратил вам эту книгу? 8. Разве мог кто-нибудь подумать, что эта команда займет первое место? 9. Если бы не хорошая погода, экспедиция не смогла бы подняться на вершину горы. 10. Неужели вы не нашли мою книгу?

39. Analyse the meaning of the verb may. Translate the sentences into Russian.

(f. I said to Mrs. Micawber: "May I ask what you and Mr. Micawber intend to do, now that Mr. Micawber is out of his difficulties? Have you settled yet?" (Ch. D.).C2Y He said I might come to him any day I liked. 3. "The door was open," he said. "Might I see your wife for a minute?" (Glsw.). 4. If he walks from the station, he may arrive in the course of the next half-hour. If he drives, he may be here at any moment (B. Sh.). 5. Here Miss Murdstone ceased her speech, and shutting her mouth, looked as if she might be broken, but would never be bent (Ch. D.]CBk It was some special occasion. I don't remember what. It may have been my birthday. (Ch. D.)(2) He may not have learned the news, that's why he looks as if nothing had happened. 8. We might have gone about half a mile, when the carrier stopped short (Ch. D.). 9. Mrs. Micawber beckoned to me to climb up and put her arm round my neck, and gave me just such a kiss as she might have given to her own boy (Ch. D.). ft),I do think, after all I've done for them, they might be more thankful. 11. Mrs. Higgins. Eliza is upstairs. Higgins. Upstairs!!! Then I shall jolly soon fetch her downstairs. But you might have told us this half an hour ago (B. Sh.). 12. Whenever you may come, you are always welcome. 13. Sartorius. I desire that there may be no wrong impression as to my daughter's breeding (B. Sh.). 14. I borrowed the half-guinea that I might not be without a fund for my travelling expenses. 15. A faint wind moaned through the trees, and Tom feared it might be the spirits of the dead... (M. T.).

40. Use may in the correct form followed by the appropriate in-

1.... I (to ask) you to explain the rule once more? 2. She asked me if she... (to switch off) the radio. 3. I'm afraid it... not (to stop) raining by the evening. 4. We wish your journey... (to be) successful. 5. My neighbour lent me her opera-glasses that I... fully (to enjoy) the ballet. 6. No matter how bad the weather... (to be) she never missed her everyday stroll after dinner. 7. Don't be angry with her. She... (to do) it by mistake.

8. If nothing prevents them, they... (to arrive) ahead of time. 9. It... (to be taken) for a joke if his face had not been so serious. 10. You should not feel offended; they... not (to notice) you. 11. Tell him he... (to warn) me and not (to put) me in such an awkward position. He... (to have) to walk a long distance; no wonder that he looks so tired.

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