2. Grammar

E. Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences.

1. According to the new law, people mustn’t / don’t have to smoke in public places.

2. Students mustn’t / needn’t pay the fees in advance, but they can do so if they want.

3. Paula mustn’t / needn’t tell John about the present. It’s a secret.

4. I think you would / should stop acting like a four-year-old.

5. They ought to / had better be here on time or else the boss will be very angry.

6 . May I / Do I have to go to the restaurant? I really want to go to bed early tonight.

F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,

Including the word given.

1. They don’t have money so they cannot afford to go on holiday. would

If they go on holiday.

2. Harold must quit smoking if he wants his health to improve. unless

Harold’s health will smoking.

3. The secretary has not arrived at the office yet, so the e-mails have not been sent. when

The e-mails will be sent at the office.

4. In your place, I would definitely call the police. you

If , I would definitely call the police.

5. Debra will let us use her CD player, as long as we keep the volume down. provided

Debra will let us use her CD player down.

6. I haven’t been paid yet, that’s why I haven’t paid my rent. soon

I will pay my rent paid.

7. If the bookcase is on sale, I will buy it. as

As on sale, I will buy it.

8. They have to be here by 8 to get good seats. will

On condition that they are here good seats.

G. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.

1. A: What are your plans for the weekend?

B: We are going to / about to visit my aunt and uncle in Bristol.

2. A: Can you do me a favour?

B: Sure, as soon as I finish / will finish cooking dinner.

3. Look at those clouds. I think it is raining / going to rain soon.

4. In two months I am going to work / will have been working in this company for four years.

5. By the time you wake up, I will arrive / will have arrived in Barcelona.

6. A: I really feel very sleepy.

B: I make / will make you some coffee.

7 . When will your train have left / does your train leave?

8. My neighbour will have travelled / is going to travel to Paris.