Rewrite using modal auxiliary verbs | Worksheet for class 7

by Manjusha · March 2, 2016

Rewrite the following sentences as directed.

1. I could not sleep last night. (Rewrite using able)

2. I must send the parcel tomorrow. (Rewrite using necessary)

3. Can you arrive at 6.30? (Rewrite using possible)

4. If you feel that it is necessary to edit this article, feel free to do so. (Rewrite using need.)

5. No one can help him. (Rewrite using able.)

6. Prospero could not make him change his ways. (Rewrite using possible)

7. He would spend hours in the water. (Rewrite using used to.)

8. The project should get good publicity. (Rewrite using an appropriate auxiliary verb.)

9. I was not able to prove that I was the right candidate for the job. (Rewrite using can)

Answers

1. I was not able to sleep last night.

2. It is necessary for me to send the parcel tomorrow.

3. Is it possible for you to arrive at 6.30?

4. If you feel that you need to edit this article, feel free to do so.

5. No one is able to help him.

6. It was not possible for Prospero to make him change his ways.

7. He used to spend hours in the water.

8. The project ought to get good publicity.

9. I could not prove that I was the right candidate for the job.