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4 Modals (2)

leg Complete the sentences using the verbs from the box in one of these forms:
be +
have + past participle present participle
have been + past participle present participle
have been +
cause change find screw talk tempt wait work

1 The clouds are getting really dark.
A:
be. snowing

by morning.
8: Yes, I think it could
2 k So how did the explosion happen?
B: They think it may
by a gas leak
3 A: You were born in Wooton, weren't you? It's supposed to be a lovely village.
8: It certainly used to be, but it may
since then — I haven't been there for years.
4 k. I rang Weis doorbell twice, but there was no answer.
8: He must
in the garden.
k
5 Cutting those roses was so difficult. I've still got thorns in my hands.
it easier if you'd been wearing gloves.
B: You might
6 k I thought we were meeting Anika outside the theatre.
B: Yes, but I can't see her. I suppose she might
for us inside.
7
A: Did you apply for that job in Canada I told you about?
but it was even less than I'm earning now.
13: Well, if the salary was higher I might
8 A: When Aya said 'He's really lazy; do you think she meant me?
about someone else, I suppose.
8: Well, she could
Ingl A group of geography students are going on a field trip to Iceland. Their teacher is talking about the
arrangements. Rewrite the underlined parts using one of the words or phrases from the box. You need to
add extra words in each case.

allow are to compulsory managed possibility of recommend refused succeeded
'Unfortunately, the authorities (1) won't allow us to carry out fieldwork on the glacier. Apparently, because
of weather conditions it's not safe at the moment. Instead, (2) we've been able to arrange a boat trip to study
coastal features, and (3) we may see whales. So I think (4) you should bring a pair of binoculars if you can.
You might want to bring a camera, too. In past years, students have (5) been able to take some excellent
photographs during our Iceland fieldwork Let me remind you, however, that no portable stereos with external
speakers (6) should be taken on the trip, although (7) you may bring an MP3 player if you want to. And finally,
can you remember that (8) everyone must arrange their own private medical insurance for the trip. I'll check
next week that everyone has done this ...'
1 5
have refused to
2
6
3
7
4
8
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