ENGLISH PAPPER WOOK

HAL 90-NO 64b

Complete the telephone conversation using may (not) or might (not).Where two
answers are possible, write them both.
RECEPTIONIST :

Good morning, Bentley Supplies, how might! Help you?

CALLER:

May I speak to john Brown, please?

RECEPTIONIST:

Im afraid he isnt here this morning. Can I take a message?

CALLER:

No, I need to speak to him personally . Do you know what

Time he might be back?

RECEPTIONIST:

He might be back for an hour after lunch but

He may be make it if the traffic is bad.

CALLER:

16 may be able to call this afternoon as I have a

Meeting. Could you tell john that Ill phone him this evening
At home?

RECEPTIONIST:

Certainly may I have your name please?

CALLER:

Yes, its David Marks.

HAL 91-NO 65a

Write the sentences, choosing one of the modals.

1. May I come in?
2. David can cook well when he wants to.
3. Do you think it might rain?
Yes , possibly. We dont want to get wet so I think we should our raincoats.
4. Jenny tried to carry him but she couldnt.
5. We might visit my cousin in australia next year but we dont know yet.
6. In many countries, you must wear a seat belt in the car its the law.
7. Can you hold this for me, please?
8. I know they enjoy their work but they shouldnt work at the weekends.its not
good for them. I think they should spend time at home with their families.
9. The latter may arrive tomorrow.

HAL 92-NO 65b

Complete the sentences with can, could, may, might, should or must in the positive or
negative.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Youve had that headache for two days.T think you must go to doctor.
I dont think we can go to the beach because it might rain this afternoon.
I lived in germany as a child so I can speak german then but I could speak it now.
You must remember to take your passport tomorrow.
Can you close the door, please?
We might move house next year but were not sure yet.
Passengers cant smoke when the plane is taking off.
I think you can play tennis with sally she can play really well.
Do you think I must learn some portuguese before I go to brazil? Yes, that would
be a good idea.
10. We must remember to pay this bill before the weekend its very important if we
dont well have no electricity.
11. I know you like sugar but you cant eat quit so much its bad for you.
12. Ill be at work on saturday so Im afraid I may be not come to the football match
with you.
13. I was listening very carefully but I cant hear what she said.
14. They dont like living in the countryside its too quiet. T think they should move
back to the city but they dont agree.

HAL 97-NO 68 PRACTICE

Write these sentences, changing the verb into gerunds.

1. I dislike getting up at seven oclock every morning.
2. I started working here eight or nine years ago.
3. Do you prefer travelling by plane or by ship?
4. I hate writting thank you letters.
5. I gave up driving after I had a bad accident.
6. I miss being able to visit my family.
7. I love sitting here by the sea in the evenings.
8. I think its time to stop playing football.
9. What time did you finish reading last night?
10. Why dont you like going to discos?
11. I think Ill start packing my suitcase.

HAL 128-NO 89 PRACTICE

Write at, in, or, on to complete these sentences.

1. The milks in the fridge.
2. They sat on the wall.

3. They made the film at shepperton studios.

4. I saw them at the station.
5. Marys not here-shes in the office.
6. They were sitting on the floor.
7. The butters on the shelf in the cupboard.
8. The moneys in my pocket.
9. They are all in the garden.
10. The papers are on my desk.
11. They are all in the car.
12. Hes not in work today hes at home.