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3. Complete the dialogue between two friends with the to-infinitive or –ing form of the verbs in brackets.

A: Hey! Stop a (work) so hard. It’s bad for you.

B: It’s my math’s homework. I forgot b (do) it last night.

A: Did you? What happened?

B: I wanted c (finish) something on the computer and it took ages.

A: I know what you mean. I always put off d (start) my homework until the last minute. My parents keep e (ask) about it all the time.

B: I don’t mind f (study), but it’s hard to get started. I should do it because I want to go to university.

A: Yeah, I want g (go) to university too. I’m trying h (finish) that geography project, but I’ve still got lots to do.

B: Me too. I’m planning I i (do) it this weekend. Anyway, see you later.

4. Rewrite the sentences using the infinitive or –ing form, as in example.

e.g. It’s difficult to learn a foreign language. – Learning a foreign language is difficult.

  1. It’s interesting to make a psychological research.

  2. Getting a good education is important.

  3. Going out with friends is fine.

  4. Making new friends is nice.

  5. It’s fun to go to the party.

  6. It’s important to be honest.

  7. It’s easy to be lost in the city.

  8. It’s enjoyable to go out for dinner.

  9. Buying a car is important.

  10. Winning a prize is wonderful.

  11. It is good to help other people.

Modal verbs

Modal verbs can express certainty, probability and possibility:

She may be in France. Don’t drink it – it may be poisonous. She must be on holidays.

We also use modal verbs in the following situations:

  • Making requests: Can (could) I ask you for a favour? Would you do me a fabour?

  • Giving and refusing permission: You can have a day off. You can’t borrow my car. Could I leave the class early today? You may register here.

  • Asking for advice or instructions: Shall I do it in writing? Should I go by car or by train? Would you accept the job if you were me?

  • Giving advice: You should have your hair cut. You ought to have read this book.

  • Making offers: Shall I help you? Can I give you a hand with your luggage? Would you like a lift to the airport?

  • Making suggestions: Shall we open the window? We can stay at home.

  • Complaining: You could have asked me before taking the money. You should make less noise. You ought to have come on time. You might have helped me with the washing up.

  1. Choose the correct modal verb in these sentences and say what each modal verb expresses.

1.She can/can’t be Italian with a name like Smith! 2. I may/can’t be able to come. 3. Someone is at the door. That can be/will be Joan. 4. You could have been/must have been crazy to do something as dangerous as that! 5. He can’t have been/may have been the murderer because he has an excellent alibi. 6. I might/can not be able to come so don’t wait for me. 7. It may/must be cold tomorrow. 8. Who could have/should have done such a terrible thing? 9. Hurry up! We’re late. We might/should have been ready hours ago. 10. He could/can have been the one who started the fire but we’re really not sure. 11. You should/can switch off your mobile phone when you’re in class, or in a cinema. 12. You can/must plug your vacuum cleaner at the wall socket over here. 13. My computer’s crashed again. It must/should be a virus. 14. Can/need I use your mobile phone? Mine needs recharging.