Упражнения с ответами

Упражнение 8.1

Напишите предложения другим способом, используя may или might. В предложениях 9-11 используйте may not или might not.

Example: Perhaps Margaret is in her office. - She might be in her office.

1. Perhaps Margaret is busy. ____________________.

2. Perhaps she is working. ______________________.

3. Perhaps she wants to be alone. ________________.

4. Perhaps she was ill yesterday. _________________.

5. Perhaps she went home early. _________________.

6. Perhaps she had to go home early. _____________.

7. Perhaps she was working yesterday. ____________.

8. Perhaps she doesn't want to see me. ____________.

9. Perhaps she isn't working today. _______________.

10. Perhaps she wasn't feeling well yesterday. _________.

Упражнение 8.2

Перефразируйте предложения, используя глагол must:

Example: I am sure they have changed the time. –

They must have changed the time.

1. They are in Greece. I am sure they are enjoying themselves.

2. She is an experienced teacher. I am certain she has been working at school for at least twenty years.

3. They have probably finished painting the house.

4. I feel sure she is at home.

5. Probably they have already passed the frontier.

6. She is sure he is playing cards with his friends.

7. She is not as young as she seems to be. I think she is nearly forty.

8. I think you have visited this place before.

9. He has to do a very urgent task. I feel sure he is working now.

10. He is so absent-minded. I am sure he left the letter unanswered.

11. You know he is a good tennis player. He is no doubt has won this match.

12. I won’t bother you any longer; no doubt you feel tired of my talking after a tiring day.

13. It is clear that they are expecting somebody.

14. She was obviously upset by something, I never saw her so nervous.

15. He is probably reading something funny. He is smiling all the time.

Упражнение 8.3

Составьте предложения выражающие сомнение и недоверие, используя глагол can/could:

Example: Нe knows English well.

1. Can/could he know English well?

2. He can’t know English well.

He is waiting for somebody.

1. Can he be waiting for somebody?

2. He can’t be waiting for somebody.

1. He understands every word you say.

2. She is really fond of the child.

3. They know how to get there.

4. She is crying.

5. She is looking for somebody.

6. They are always fighting.

7. He is telling the truth.

Упражнение 8.4

Переведите предложения:

1. Он, должно быть, слышал об этом.

2. Этот дом, должно быть, построен столетие назад.

3. Они , вероятно, сейчас завтракают.

4. Не может быть, чтобы он был дома вчера в это время.

5. Должно быть, идет дождь.

6. Неужели он сказал вам об этом?

7. Возможно, он и заходил к ним, когда был в Москве.

8. Вы, возможно, встретите его на станции.

9. Не может быть, чтобы он спал сейчас.

10. По-видимому, он унес книги с собой.

11. Она, возможно, все уже забыла.

Контрольные упражнения и тесты

Упражнение 8.5

Составьте вопросительные предложения, выражающие удивление, используя глаголы can/could:

Example: He is working now. – Can/Could he be working now?

1. He was at the party yesterday.

2. They are in Germany.

3. He has broken his leg.

4. They were sent to prison.

5. She got married.

6. He studies at Cambridge University.

7. She has been practicing the violin for five years.

8. He has made an interesting report.

9. He has won a lot of money in the casino.

10. She will be forty in June.

Упражнение 8.6

Прочтите ситуации и составьте предложения из слов в скобках. Используйте may или might:

Example: I can’t find George anywhere. I wonder where he is.

a) (he / go / shopping) He may have gone shopping.

b) (he / play / tennis) He might be playing tennis.

1. I’m looking for Helen. Do you know where she is?

a) (she / watch / TV / in her room)

b) (she / go / out) _______________________.

2. I can’t find my umbrella. Have you seen it?

a) (it / be / in the car) _______________________.

b) (you / leave / in the restaurant last night) _______________________.

3. Why didn’t Tom answer the doorbell? I’m sure he was in the house at the time.

a) (he / be / in the bath) _______________________.

b) (he / not / hear / the bell) _______________________.

Упражнение 8.7

Перепишите предложения, употребляя must+Simple/Perfect infinitive для выражения предположения.

Example: Of course, he is somewhere here. – He must be somewhere here.

Certainly, she knew that something was wrong. – She must have known that something was wrong.

1. I am sure the information was wrong.

2. She was obviously upset by something.

3. Probably, he recognized you by the photo in the papers.

4. He is sure to be in at this time.

5. Of course, she is trying to help you.

6. She is certain to be waiting for you at home.

7. Probably, the play is over by now.

8. No doubt, she knew what she was about to do.

9. Probably, the dog was hungry.

Упражнение 8.8

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальные глаголы must, may или can't:

1. Probably that building in the distance is the station.

2. I don't believe you have lost your passport; probably you have put it into another bag.

3. Perhaps the girl was frightened.

4. Probably you left your text-book in the canteen.

5. I don't believe they will give up such a brilliant idea.

6. You look pale. Probably you are tired.

7. I don't believe that this boy is a good friend.

8. Perhaps he visited the Hermitage when he was in St. Petersburg last year.

9. I am sure it is a very deep lake.

Упражнение 8.9

Переведите предложения:

1. Вы, должны быть, ошибаетесь.

2. Вы, вероятно, ошиблись.

3. Не может быть, чтобы вы ошиблись.

4. Неужели (возможно ли, чтобы) вы ошиблись?

5. Она, должно быть, ждет нас в институте.

6. Вы, возможно, забыли свои перчатки дома.

7. Он не мог прочитать эту книгу так быстро. Она трудна для него.

8. Не может быть, чтобы он был дома сейчас.