1 Rewrite the sentences using the modal verbs.

16 It’s impossible that Ann knew it was your birthday or she would have
phoned. (can’t)
1 There’s a possibility that he argued with his wife. (might) ...
He ... 17 There is no other possibility. Rob is English. (must)
2 I’m sure that Mrs Smith didn’t leave home. (can’t) ...
Mrs Smith ... 18 Perhaps Jenny and Mark have gone to the cinema. (might)
3 Perhaps she’s gone to stay with her mother. (might) ...
She ... 19 Perhaps Tony doesn’t know where Sarah is. (may not)
4 It’s possible that Mr Smith committed a crime. (may) ...
Mr Smith ...
5 I’m certain that he buried something in the garden. (must)
He ... 2 Rewrite the sentences in italics without changing their meaning.

6 Perhaps he won the lottery. (could)
He ...
7 I’m sure he bought a new car. (must)
He ...
8 Perhaps Mr Smith murdered his wife. (might)
Use a modal or modal perfect. There may be more than one correct
answer.
1 I wish (ojalá) I had paid for half of the meal, but I didn’t.

Mr Smith ... I…

9 Mark is thinking about going snowboarding. (might)

2 It was wrong of Mandy to tell Steve about us.
Mark ...
10 It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could) Mandy…

...
3 Perhaps Anita didn’t get the text message.
11 I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may)
... Anita…

12 I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must)

4 It’s possible that they went to the cinema.
...
13 James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t) They…

...
5 It wasn’t a good idea to ask the other couple to come with us.
14 It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might)
We…
...
15 I’m not sure, maybe Tom’s at home. (could)
...