GRAMMAR EXERCISES

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 427.

1. Read the following sentences, translate them, state the meaning of the modal verb ‘must'.

1. You must do this exercise orally. 2. You must work hard if you want to pass your examination successfully. 3. Alice said that the boat must be waiting for them. 4. Children must do some work about the house. 5. You must have been practising dancing a lot lately. 6. She must be very tired after the journey. 7. You must take care of her, she is very weak after the operation. 8. You must visit us some day. 9. You must pay for the treatment beforehand. 10. I must have lost the book, I can't find it at home. 11. You mustn't use this room. 12. I want you to obey her. You must do exactly as she says and make no noise. 13. "Well, what am I to do about dinner?" said Miss Handforth. "Spoil it by over-cooking or let it get cold?" 14. Randall was excited. He thought he must telephone her at once, he must see her, somehow, that very day. 15. Emma must have been very beautiful when she was young. She has a fine face. 16. "We are not to be trifled with," returned the policeman in a threatening voice. 17. You must come and have dinner with me some time. 18. He lost all his money at the races and I had to lend him five pounds. 19. I hope I won't upset or annoy you by speaking frankly. I must have your advice. 20. Wake up, do you hear! You are to wake up at once. 21. You are not to stay so late. You may leave after dinner. 22. The story was still clear in his mind. He knew what had to be done. He took his pen and wrote in his neat, steady hand the title of his new novel.