10th Form Teacher: Ana Maria Cabaço

Modal Verbs
A- Rewrite the following sentences replacing the underlined words/ expressions by
the adequate modal. Don`t forget to make the necessary changes.

1- Instant communication is able to stop with the barriers of distance.

Instant communication __________________________________________
2- I`m sure satellites are vital links in global communication systems.
Satellites ______________________________________________________
3- The struggle for audiences is likely to decrease the quality of TV
programmes.
The struggle for audiences ________________________________________
4- Through communication satellites it is possible to send live radio, television
and telephone transmissions anywhere in the world.
Through communication satellites we _______________________________
5- It`s the journalists`duty to be more factual and less emotional.
The journalists _________________________________________________
6- You`re not allowed to use a mobile phone here.
You __________________________________________________________
7- It isn`t necessary to come here, just send an email.
You __________________________________________________________
8- You`d better control your son`s time online!
You __________________________________________________________
9- Answering machines enable people to stay in touch despite their busy
schedules.
Despite their busy schedules, people________________________________
10- It was impossible to exchange messages last week as my computer went
off.
We __________________________________________________________
11- Journalists are obliged to inform, but they are prohibited to invade our
privacy.
Journalists _____________________________________________________
12- Perhaps he has broken into his neighbour`s computer and snooped through
his computer files.
He ___________________________________________________________