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Instituto Superior San Nicolás de Bari

Traductorado e interpretariado de Inglés

Materia: Gramática III

Prof.: Romina Atencio

Unidad: 1 - Modals

Tema: Modales

Fecha de presentación: 27/08/2024

Modalidad: Trabajo individual o en pares. (En caso de ser en pares, ambos deben subir el
documento en la plataforma).

Modo de presentación: Subir a la plataforma antes de las 16 h del 27/08. Las actividades se
revisarán en clase.

NAME: Maira Oliva

TASK NO. 1

1) In the book Grammarway IV, Unit 5, read the theory and do the following activities:
- Ex. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 12

Exercise 1 –

2. When I was young, I could stand on my head.

3. Although he felt ill, he was able to finish all the paperwork.

4. Tony is clever. He can speak three languages.

5. I can’t afford that bag. It’s too expensive.

6. Although it was dark, he was able to find his way through the woods.

7. I heard his voice calling me, but I couldn’t see him.

8. We’re busy tonight, so we can’t come to the party.

9. When I entered the house, I could smell fresh bread baking.

10. I can drive a car. I learnt when I was eighteen.

Exercise 2 –

2.a You mustn’t be late for your job interview.

3. b No, you don´t have to collect them. Mrs. Shaw is giving them a lift home.
4. b No, you don’t have to wait. I can walk home by myself.

5. a You mustn’t interrupt while people are talking.

6. b You must take him to the vet.

7. b I know. I must remember to buy her a present.

8. b No, you needn´t do that. I’ll do them later.

Exercise 3 –

2. We didn’t need to hurry, so we stopped to have lunch on the way.

3. I went to college today, but I needn’t have gone as all the lectures were cancelled.

4. I didn´t need to ask the way to Lewes since I´d been here before.

5. I didn’t need to buy any food, so I didn’t go to the supermarket.

6. I needn´t have bought any food after all, because we had plenty at home.

7. I needn´t have packed my shorts, as it rained all week.

8. We didn´t need to pack many things, as we would only be away for one night.

Exercise 5 –

2. He can’t know the secret.

3. Mike can´t have got a new car.

4. Susan must have paid the phone bill.

5. They can’t live here.

6. They must have left the party early.

7. He can’t have called me.

8. Marie must have sent you a birthday card.

9. She must have been keeping secrets for me.

10. She must be looking for a new job.

11. David can’t have gone to the supermarket.

12. He must be working at the library.

Exercise 6 –
2. He might – may be home soon.

3. We might – may not stay in a hotel.

4. She could – might – may have been delayed in traffic.

5. They could – might – may have gone to the cinema.

6. They could – might- may be asleep already.

7. He may - might not have been promoted.

8. She may – might have called while we were out.

9. We may – might go shopping this afternoon.

10. He may – might – could be outside in the garden.

11. They may – might not have received our message.

12. She may – might – could be visiting a friend.

Exercise 9 –

2. a I was allowed to go to the disco last night.

3. a Can I have a biscuit please, Mum?

4. a May I leave the room?

5. a Might I borrow these files for a moment, sir?

6. b Of course you might. / may

7. Am I allowed to park in the company car park?

Exercise 12 –

2. b No, I didn´t need to.

3. b You should wear a watch.

4. a May I speak to Claire, please?

5. a We could go out for a meal this evening.

6. b They can’t have got lost because I gave them a map.

7. a Could I use your telephone, please?

8. b Yes, buy I was able to answer all the questions.


9. a We needn´t go shopping this week.

10. a May I sit down, please?

11. a When shall I visit you next?

b You can call it tomorrow, if you like.

12. b She could have missed the train.

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