Modal Verb Rephrasing 11th

With present and past tenses (topic: Environment)

Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb or a “semi-modal”. Begin them as suggested.

1. It’s possible that the island suffered from severe flooding.

The island

2. I’m almost sure she was at the climate demonstration last night because she was the only red-haired girl.

She

3. Joshua definitely isn’t the CEO of Global Footprint Network. He’s not even 20 years old yet.

Joshua

4. I’m sure that they have thrown soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers in protest of oil prices.

They

5. It’s possible that there will be intense heatwaves this summer.

There

6. I’m sure the anti-poaching activists didn’t leave the animals unprotected.

The anti-poaching activists

7. We’re certain they drank contaminated water.

They

8. It’s recommendable that you sign this form if you want to be part of the fauna and flora team.

You

9. I’m sorry that I didn’t do more to stop them from building a highway near our ocal forest.

10. We are not certain if the oil tank accident was a disaster.

The oil tank accident

11. You were able to take part in the climate strike but you didn’t.

You

12. It isn’t a good idea for them to chain themselves to a tree for only one or two hours.

They

13. It wasn’t a good idea for them to chain themselves to a tree for only one or two hours.

They

14. We have the obligation to do whatever we can to lower our carbon footprint.

We
 Modal Verb Rephrasing 11th
With present and past tenses (topic: Environment)

Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb or a “semi-modal”. Begin them as suggested.

1. It’s possible that the island suffered from severe flooding.

The island may / might have suffered from…

2. I’m almost sure she was at the climate demonstration last night because she was the only red-haired girl.

She must have been at the…

3. Joshua definitely isn’t the CEO of Global Footprint Network. He’s not even 20 years old yet.

Joshua can’t be the CEO…

4. I’m sure that they have thrown soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers in protest of the price of oil prices.

They must have thrown soup…

5. It’s possible that there will be intense heatwaves this summer. NUNCA POSSO TER DOIS MODALS JUNTOS

There may / could be intense…

6. I’m sure the anti-poaching activists didn’t leave the animals unprotected.

The anti-poaching activists can’t have left the animals…

7. We’re certain they drank contaminated water.

They must have drunk contaminated…

8. It’s recommendable that you sign this form if you want to be part of the fauna and flora team.

You should sign this…

9. I’m sorry that I didn’t do more to stop them from building a highway near our ocal forest.

I should have done more to…

10. We are not certain if the oil tank accident was a disaster.

The oil tank accident might / may not have been a disaster.

11. You were able to take part in the climate strike but you didn’t.

You could have taken part…

12. It isn’t a good idea for them to chain themselves to a tree for only one or two hours.

They shouldn’t chain …

13. It wasn’t a good idea for them to chain themselves to a tree for only one or two hours.

They shouldn’t have chained themselves…

14. We have the obligation to do whatever we can to lower our carbon footprint.

We must do whatever…