1. Determine the meaning of the modal verb “must”. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Let’s go straight to the hotel. You must be pretty well done up and your aunt and sister are half dead.

2. I tried to feel my heart. It had stopped beating. It must have been there all the time, and must have been beating, but I couldn’t feel it.

3. “You mustn’t speak to the gentleman like this, girl”, said Mrs. Pierce.

4. The story was boring. She must have told it to him at least six times.

5. Though he must have been thirty-four or thirty-five he looked much younger.

6. You must see her in that play. Absolutelymarvelous!

7. “We must turn out early in the morning”, said Edward.

8. “Must I make a clean breast of everything?” “No, I don’t think so with her quick intelligence she will understand.

9. He must have failed to make good and was afraid to tell it to her frankly.

10. You must have been misunderstood. Everybody knows that you have gained a great deal of valuable experience.

11.It’s eleven – they must have been in conference for more than two hours!

12. When we arrived the guests must have been discussing the latest sensation.

13. Lady Bradly said her husband must be waiting for me in the conservatory.

14. Oh, Jack, you must come away at once before it is too late.

15. Judging by his face he must be furious with the old man.

2. Change the following sentences using the modal verb “must” to express probability and the appropriate form of the infinitive.

Example: Evidently he is at home. He must be at home.

A.

1. Evidently he is absent-minded.

2. Surely he is working at his lecture now.

3. Probably the subject is too difficult for him.

4. Evidently he is teaching at that college.

5. It is probable that Jacob is feeling better.

6. Surely the friends are talking about something interesting.

7. He is likely to be disappointed with his new work.

8. No doubt they are trying to persuade her.

9. Certainly she is enjoying herself.

B.

1. Certainly it was a funny experience.

2. Of course you saw things more objectively than I did.

3. Probably John called on them last week.

4. Evidently they have been playing bridge all evening.

5. Probably he has been looking up words in the dictionary for the past half an hour.

6. Surely the Smiths have known him for ages.

7. Of course, Mr. Hunter has made good progress in French.

8. Surely David had his final examination last spring.

3. Answer the following questions accordance with the example given below.

Example: Must I type the article now? No, you needn’t. You can type it tomorrow (the day after tomorrow, next week).

1. Must I bring that question up now?

2. Must Peter hand in the paper today?

3. Must he drive to Detroit this week?

4. Must we finish the work today?

5. Must they leave the town next week?

6. Must Mr. Drake talk with the manager now?

7. Must I phone her at once?

4. Rewrite these sentences using “must” or “can’t” and translate them into Russian.

Note: We use must to say that something is logically necessary, or that we suppose it is certain. The negative is cannot or can’t, not must not.

1. I’m sure she’s at home.

2. I’m certain you’re crazy.

3. I know it isn’t Janet. – She’s in America.

4. I’m sure. She thinks I’m stupid.

5. I bet I look silly in this coat.

6. They’re always buying new cars. – I’m certain they make a lot of money.

7. I’m sure you’re not serious. I know you’re joking.

8. I’m sure he’s got another woman: he keeps coming home late.