Англійська мова. Теорія і практика. Модальні дієслова - страница 4

Вправа 16

Перефразуйте наступні речення, вживаючи модальне дієслово may.

1. Perhaps there was a chance for him to win the match. 2. Perhaps we have met before. 3. Perhaps she had a very good English teacher. 4. Perhaps my parents have gone to the museum. 5. Perhaps Peter was as capable as the old workers, but he was given no chance to show his skill. 6. Perhaps it was too cold for the children to go out. 7. Perhaps they will come home very soon: be ready. 8. It is possible that he took his children to the zoo. 9. Perhaps the question was too difficult for her. 10. Possibly they did not see us in the crowd. 11. Try this delicious drink: perhaps you will like it. 12. Perhaps Robert used a dictionary. 13. Why didn’t Nick ring us up? – It is possible that he forgot about it. 14. Possibly Mary misunderstood you. 15. It is possible that your brother has never heard about this writer.

Вправа 17

Вставте модальне дієслово may або might. Розкрийте дужки, вживаючи потрібну форму інфінітива.

1. … I (to ask) you to take off your hat? 2. She asked me if she … (to turn) on the light. 3. I am afraid it … (not to stop) raining by the morning. 4. Don’t scold her: the task … (to be) too difficult for her, that’s why she made rather many mistakes. 5. If they don’t miss the train, they … (to arrive) on time. 6. Why isn’t he here yet? What has happened? – Oh, he … (to miss) the train. 7. He … (to do) a very hard work. That’s why he looks so tired now. 8. Don’t throw out 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).

Увага!

Tо be allowed to є еквівалентом дієслова may.

We are allowed to stay at home. – Нам дозволяють залишитися вдома.

We were allowed to stay at home. – Нам дозволили залишитися вдома.

We will be allowed to stay at home. – Нам дозволять залишитися вдома.

Вправа 18

Перекладіть на англійську мову, вживаючи вираз to be allowed to.

1. Вибачте, але тут курити забороняється. 2. Я думаю, мені не дозволять поїхати з тобою за місто. 3. Йому не дозволили курити у них в будинку. 4. Тобі дозволять піти гуляти, коли ти зробиш уроки. 5. В Англії вам дозволять водити машину, якщо вам сімнадцять років. 6. Тобі дозволяли ходити на озеро, коли ти був маленький? 7. У США вам дозволяють продовжувати водити машину навіть у віці дев'яноста років. 8. Коли мені дозволять їсти морозиво? 9. Мені дозволяють користуватися новим батьковим комп'ютером. 10. Паркування на газоні заборонено! 11. Діти вже великі. Їм дозволяють ходити в школу одним. 12. Ви не маєте права розмовляти на іспиті. 13. Йому не дозволяють купатися в цій річці. 14. Вчора їй дозволили прийти додому о десятій годині. 15. Нам не дозволяють розмовляти на уроці. 16. Тобі дозволили взяти цю книгу?

Вправа 19

Вставте модальне дієслово may (might) або вираз to be allowed to. Вставляйте to be allowed to тільки в тих випадках, де may (might) вжити не можна.

1. He … go home if he likes. 2. He asked if he … borrow my car. 3. As soon as the boy … leave the room, he smiled a happy smile and ran out to join his friends outside. 4. … I have a look at your newspaper? 5. The doctor says I am much better. I … get up for a few hours every day. 6. One day all his dreams … come true. 7. … I bring my sister to the party? 8. He asked if he … bring his sister to the party. 9. After the children had finished their homework, they … watch TV. 10. He … join the sports club as soon as he passes his medical examination. 11. Becky’s mother said that everybody … take part in the picnic. 12. If you pass your exams, you … go to the south. 13. … I borrow your car, please?