Rephrase the following sentences in as many ways as possible

1 I advise you to buy this book.

...You should/ought to buy this book....

2 It isn't necessary for him to take the exam again.

3 I'm sure Terry isn't at the office.

4 It is possible that Janet will call me this evening.

5 You aren't allowed to eat and drink in the classrooms.

6 We are obliged to clock in and out every day.

7 I'm sure the boys weren't upset with the result.

8 Would you like me to do anything to help?

9 Perhaps we will go for a picnic on Sunday afternoon.

10 Sam managed to reach the top of the mountain after climbing for several hours.

11 How about throwing a party on your birthday?

12 It wasn't necessary for John to attend the seminar.

13 They are obliged to go to a meeting every week.

14 How about visiting some friends on Saturday?

Underline the correct word(s).

1 A: Could /May/Shall you tell me the time, please?

B: Yes. It's a quarter past ten.

2 A: Would/Shall/Will we go shopping tonight?

B: Yes. We need to buy some food.

3 A: May/Should/Would I help you, madam?

B: Yes, please. Can/Shall/Would

I have these shoes in black, please?

4 A: Would/Should/Shall I get you another cup of tea"

B: No, thank you. I've had enough.

5 A: Can/Shall/May you post this letter for me, please"

B: Certainly. I'll do it on my way home from work.

6 A: Shall/Would/Could I speak to Jenny, please?

B: I'm sorry, she's not here at the moment.

A: Oh. Must/Shall/Would I call later, then?

7 A: May/Will/Would I have a glass of water, please"

B: Yes, I'll get you one.

A: Could/May/Shall you put ice in it, please?

8 A: Did you call Jane?

B: No, I didn't need to/needn't because I saw heat work.

9 A: Shall/May/Could you help me, please?

B: Yes, of course.

10 A: You mustn't/needn't/couldn't lock the door.

B: Oh, will you do it when you leave?

Underline the correct word(s).

Dear Victoria,

I'm writing to tell you about the play I'm going to be in. It's called 'Only for You', and I've got the leading role. I have a lot of lines and I 1) must /might learn them all before opening night.

We're performing the play for the first time on Friday night. We've been told that a TV company 2) must/may come to film it, so I 3) could/must be on television. I 4) needn't/might even become famous!

We 5) might/have to rehearse the play every night v until Friday, because everything 6) must/shall be perfect for the performance. We 7) couldn't/mustn't make any mistakes. 8) Can/Must you come to see the play, or will you be at work? I hope you'll be able to come. If not, I'll write and tell you how it went.

I 9) could/must go and learn my lines now. See you soon.

Yours, Charles