Grammar Exercise

Exercise 1. Translate the sentences with the different modal verbs.

12. Ann can speak English well.

13. We can take books from the library.

14. You can find all necessary information here.

15. Can your brother help me with mathematics?

16. My friend cannot come in time.

17. I cannot enter the room. The door is locked (закрыт).

18. We couldn’t translate this article without a dictionary.

19. Will you be able to come to the lecture?

20. I ain't able to write my lecture notes. (ain't = am not)

21. We must study hard.

22. You must learn the words.

23. You must not talk at the lessons.

24. Must she write a report?

25. They must not be late for the lecture.

26. You mustn’t use your lecture notes during the exam.

27. - Must we retell the text? - No, you needn’t. You can read it.

28. We will have to learn programming this term.

29. I have to finish the work today, but I don't have enough time.

30. He must be in time. Not to be late, he has to take a taxi.

31. Hope, the weather will be good, otherwise we will have to come back from the hiking (поход).

Exercise 2. Образуйте сначала форму будущего времени каждого модального глагола, затем прошедшего. Помните, что некоторые глаголы не имеют формы в будущем и /или прошедшем времени и необходимо использовать эквиваленты.

• I can attend different sport sections at our University.

• He is able to come and see us every Sunday.

• We can stay at the laboratory after classes.

• Can you write your course paper in time?

• I cannot come to the lecture. I am ill.

• We must pass our exams during the session.

• Every young man must serve in the army.

• You mustn’t park your car here.

• Must they read or retell their report?

• Must we get ready for the seminar?

• Sometimes I have to go to the library to look for information for writing my course paper.

• Do I have to print this information?

Exercise 3. Put the sentences into negative (-) and interrogative (?) form.

• Students must know how to use this program.

• I can work with a computer.

• You must learn the rule.

• He will be able to attend the conference on programming.

• They could find the correct answer.

• She had to attend lectures on higher mathematics regularly.

• We have to wait for the next lecture.

• He has to cook his breakfast himself.

Exercise 4. Read the sentences and ask for additional information with question words in brackets (с помощью вопросительных слов в скобках).

17. We must stay after classes today. (how long)

18. I can’t agree with you. (why)

19. I can’t speak German. (what language)

20. You mustn’t smoke here. (where)

21. We will have to study new subjects next term. (what subjects)

22. She had to speak at the conference. (when)

23. We could use new equipment during the experiment. (what equipment)

24. I will be able to pass my exams soon. (when)

25. We couldn’t stay at that hostel. (where)

26. He has to do this work today. (why)

Exercise 5*. Translate the sentences. All the new words write into your vocabulary.

7. You may use my computer, if you want.

8. All lawyers must pass the special exam before they can start practice.

9. In most states (USA) a person may apple for a driver's license at 16.

10. He should apply for this job.

11. A police officer cannot normally enter your home against your wishes without a search warrant.

12. The policeman will fine the driver if he exceeds the speed limit.

13. He must investigate this crime as soon as possible.

Exercise 6*. Поставьте подходящий по смыслу модальный глагол в пропуски. Переведите предложения. All the new words write into your vocabulary.

7. All citizens ___ observe laws.

8. You ____ ask your friends to help you with your English.

9. These young lawyers ___ speak English.

10. We ____ discuss this problem at the next seminar.

11. Judges ____ act according to the law.

12. He _____work as a judge: he is too young.

13. You ____ work hard to improve your English.

14. Both parents ____ support their children

15. You ___ take part in contract negotiations tomorrow.

16. ____ you ___ sign any document?

Exercise 7. Translate the sentences.

6. Необходимо соблюдать правила дорожного движения.

7. Вам следует проконсультироваться у опытного адвоката

8. Собрание должно состояться в 10 утра.

9. Думаю, тебе придется переписывать свой доклад.

10. — Ты умеешь водить машину?

— Нет, но это, должно быть, не очень сложно. Я смогу научиться водить в ближайшее время.

Глагол	Перевод	Эквивалент	Настоящее время	Прошедшее время	Будущее время
can	мочь, уметь	to be able to	Can, am able to, is able to, are able to	could, was able to, were able to	will be able to
may	можно, разрешается возможно	to be allowed to	may am allowed to, is allowed to, are allowed to	might, was (were) allowed to	will be allowed to
must	должен, должно быть	to have to	must, have to (has to)	had to	will have to