Rewrite using modal auxiliary verbs
Rewrite the following sentences using a modal verb.
1. Possibly she isn’t his sister.
2. Perhaps we will visit them next month.
3. My son was able to read when he was just 2 years old.
4. It is necessary that you do not disturb her. She is working.
5. It is not necessary for you to water the plants.
6. Do you allow me to use your computer?
7. I am certain that they have already left.
8. I was in the habit of going to the temple every day when I was in Madurai.
9. He will probably pass the test.
10. I suggest visiting Agra.
11. Perhaps he forgot about the meeting.
12. No one answered the phone; perhaps they have gone out.
Answers
1. She can’t be his sister.
2. We may visit them next month.
3. My son could read when he was just 2 years old.
4. You must not disturb her. She is working.
5. You need not water the plants.
6. Can I use your computer?
7. They must have already left.
8. I used to go to the temple every day when I was in Madurai.
9. He may pass the test.
10. Shall we visit Agra?
11. He might have forgotten about the meeting.
12. No one answered the phone; they must have gone out.