Упражнение 34

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол may.

E.g. Possibly you left your book behind. You may have left your book behind.

1. Perhaps it was too cold for the children to go out. 2. It is possible that he took his children to the zoo. 3. Possibly they did not see us in the crowd. 4. Perhaps Robert used a dictionary. 5. Possibly Mary misunderstood you. 6. Perhaps Henry waited for us there. 7. Possibly Ann returned very late last night. 8. Possibly they have seen the new play. 9. Perhaps Nick has left his exercise book at home. 10. Perhaps you left your umbrella in the bus. 11. Perhaps he went to the cafe to wait for us. 12. Perhaps it was Helen who rang you up. 13. Perhaps they came by plane. 14. Perhaps she had a very good English teacher.

Упражнение 35

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол may.

1. Perhaps he is at home, but I am not sure he is. 2. It is possible that we studied at the same school, but I don't remember her. 3. Perhaps she was proud of her knowledge, but she never showed it to her classmates. 4. Perhaps there was a chance for him to win the match. 5. Perhaps Peter was as capable as the old workers, but he was given no chance to show his skill. 6. Perhaps they will come home very soon: be ready. 7. Perhaps the question was too difficult for her. 8. Try this delicious drink: perhaps you will like it. 9. Why didn't Nick ring us up? — It is possible that he forgot about it. 10. It is possible that your brother has never heard about this singer. 11. Perhaps she tried to enter the university, but failed. 12. It is possible that you asked the wrong people, that's why you didn't get the right answer. 13. Perhaps our friends will arrive here tomorrow.

Упражнение 36

Вставьте модальный глагол may или might. Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива.

1. Don't scold her: the task ... (to be) too difficult for her, that's why she made rather many mistakes. 2. If they don't miss the train, they ... (to arrive) in time. 3. Why isn't he here yet? What has happened? — Oh, he ... (to miss) the train. 4. He ... (to do) very hard work. That's why he looks so tired now. 5. ... I (to ask) you to take off your hat? 6. She asked me if she ... (to turn) on the light. 7. I am afraid it ... (not to stop) raining by the morning. 8. Don't throw the rest of the birthday cake. He ... (to want) it for dessert. 9. It's raining cats and dogs. ... I (to borrow) your umbrella, please? 10. Do you know where I left the car keys? — You ... (to leave) them in the garage. 11. They don't know where the money has gone. It ... (to steal).

Упражнение 37

Переведите на английский язык, употребляя модальный глагол may.

1. Может быть, это неправда. 2. Может быть, он занят. 3. Может быть, они знают. 4. Может быть, он все еще за границей. 5. Может быть, она опоздает. 6. Может быть, он сдаст экзамен. 7. Может быть, мы поедем на Волгу. 8. Может быть, она придет завтра. 9. Может быть, я куплю эту книгу в Москве. 10. Может быть, он уже сделал уроки. 11. Может быть, моя сестра уже поговорила с ними. 12. Возможно, они уехали за границу. 13. Может быть, бабушка спит. 14. Может быть, дети играют у реки. 15. Возможно, они сейчас как раз обсуждают этот вопрос. 16. Возможно, она пришлет нам телеграмму. 17. Возможно, они забудут принести газету. 18. Возможно, мой брат забыл позвонить вам. 19. Возможно, она уже купила билеты. 20. Возможно, они как раз сейчас обедают. 21. Может быть, он сейчас лежит на траве и смотрит на облака.