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plete the passage with e modal or modal perfect and the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
DRIVING LICENCE CAN WAIT
In most states in the US, teens * (can / get) a driving licence at age 16 ~ and actually
getting it at that age used to be very important to American youth. In the past, it
(might /be) a symbol of American teenage independence, but that seems to be less true today. Since 1988,
the number of teens getting driving licences during high school has dropped by nearly 15%.
‘Some experts think that this decrease * (may /be) related to the use of the Intemet
‘and mobile technology, which means that friends * (needn't / meet) to stay in close
contact. The high cost of driving lessons is probably another factor. And for some teens, a licence at 16 is
simply not a priority.
“Maybe 1* (should / try) to make time for driving lessons when T was
in high school, but I didn’t,” explained Sandy Blair, who finally got her licence when she was
8 20-year-old university student. “Thad a busy schedule, and did't really needa icence.
(could / ride) my bike or take the bus almost everywhere. And when
emerns ‘my parents”... (be able to / drive) me.” She smiled
‘and added, “Actually, they * (nut /be) pleased about my decision at
the time, It meant they had less to worry about!”
rect the errors. 7 Translate the sentences into your own langue
can have got my licence last year, but I didn't. 1. Ican't resist the urge to eat chocolate
may use your phone? 2. Police officers have to enforce laws,
You might not do that. It’s not permitted. 3. You should have picked me up at 8.30.
I should haven't called you so late. 4, Jim hasn't arrived yet. His car might have broken down.
You needn't to pay for parking here. It’s free. 5. The train must have been delayed because of the
snowstorm.
rammar Review 123456
ting with the words provided and using the words in brackets.
‘not change the original meaning ofthe sentences.
My driving test willbe sometime in March. (taken) 5. Is someone going to repair your tyre? (get)
By the end of March, Are 2
6. Do they do safety tests on all new models of cars? (done)
Its not a good idea to drive when you're sleepy. Are 2
Ghouldn't) 7. “What's the speed limit here?" John asked.
You (wanted to know)
wea pity you couldn't be there. (wish) John
I 8. The dere was very nce. Her name was Mrs Layton. (whose)
We should have left earlier to avoid rush hour. (would) The derk,
If