Classroom activities (6)

32. Answer the questions using must and the phrases given in the box.

Model: T – Why was Mike so depressed?

St – He must have quarreled with his girlfriend.

33. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the Infinitive.

1. These shoes are very good quality. They must __________ very expensive. 2. I was woken up by loud music last night. My next-door neighbours must _________________ a party. 3. Don’t worry that Betsy is late, she might ________________ the train. 4. Look, Kate is putting on her new dress and high heels. She must _______________ to a party. 5. The burglar might ____________ back, so change all the locks. 6. He couldn’t _________________ the painting without anyone knowing. 7. Let’s find my glasses. I must _______________ them somewhere on the terrace. 8. The weather has changed dramatically. It must __________ _________ for at least three hours. The city has come to a standstill. 9. Can Anna really ________________ for a job? Her husband earns enough to keep the family. 10. You may _______________ your wallet in the shopping mall. Or you may ________________ it in the car. 11. It rained every day during the weekend they spent in the country, so they can’t _______________ a good time. 12. Why is he red in the face? – He might ___________________.

34. Develop the situations using the hints given in brackets.
Model: – Jill didn’t come to the party last night. (might / not want)

– Jill didn’t come to the party last night. She might not have wanted to see us. Perhaps she found some of our jokes

offensive.

1. How on earth did the burglar get in? (must / break) 2. Harry didn’t look surprised when I told him the news. (may / know) 3. We haven’t seen Marian for over a week. (may / go) 4. Look, there is no one at the bus stop. (must / miss) 5. I wonder how they got to know about our plans. (might / guess) 6. I can’t understand why Pete didn’t look me up when he was in the office. (may / have) 7. It’s odd that they didn’t speak about their plans to move to New Zealand. (might / change) 8. I wonder why Alice hasn’t written to me for so long. (must / forget)

35. Paraphrase using the modal verbs may / might, can / could, must.

1. I’m sure that you haven’t met this woman before. 2. Nick can’t open the door. It seems to have got stuck. 3. I’m sure Val took your mobile phone by mistake. 4. It is possible that the two parties will not reach agreement tomorrow. 5. I doubt that she is trying to avoid Greg for fear of being asked personal questions. 6. Pay no attention to what the manager said. I’m sure he wasn’t serious. 7. It’s a pity you didn’t tell me the truth at once. I even felt a little hurt. 8. Let’s not wait any longer. It’s possible that Bill and Wendy won’t turn up at all.

36. a) Read the text filling in the gaps with the proper words.

JFK – John Fitzgerald Kennedy airport in New York

VP – Vice President