MODALITY

(REVISION)

1. Which of the professions said what?

Write the number of the profession next to
the letter for the statement. Then, write
what you think the ‘it’ refers to where it’s
underlined.

2. Tick (v) the pairs of sentences that

express approximately the same idea. Put a
cross (X) by those where there is a clear
difference in meaning.
3. Tick (V) the modal verbs
that complete each of the
sentences in this passage.
One, two or all of them may
be possible.

4. Finish each of the

following sentences in two
different ways so that they
are as similar in meaning as
possible to the sentence
printed before them.
5 In each item below one or two options may be possible complete the sentence. Underline those that are
possible.

6. The outgoing President is in bullish mood. Complete

his claims with could, was / were able to, have been able
to or could have plus an appropriate verb.

7 Rewrite each of the following sentences using

the two prompt words given.