Use of English 06B

A Rewrite each sentence with must, can't, might or might not so that it means the same as the sentence before.

(6 points)

0 I'm sure she is more mature than her sister-in-law.
She ___must be more mature than her sister-in-law___ .

1 Maybe some of our politicians don't want to run for the next term.

Some of our politicians _______________________________________________________ .

2 It's possible that Robert visited her in hospital while we were abroad.

Robert ____________________________________________________________________ .

3 I'm sure she is not so stupid to spread malicious gossip about her boss.

She _______________________________________________________________________ .

4 The young athlete committed suicide - that's for sure.

The young athlete ___________________________________________________________ .

5 I'm sure my friends are having a great time now.

My friends _________________________________________________________________ .

6 I don't believe that the minister knew about the corruption scandal.

The minister _______________________________________________________________ .

B Underline the correct alternative in each sentence.

(2 points)

0 The worst thing about Kate's previous job was that she was able to/had to wear a uniform.

1 By the time I was fourteen years old I could/was able to speak three foreign languages fluently.

2 She started to feel dizzy and could/had to lie down.

3 John did his best but he simply couldn't/didn't have to help them solve their problems.

4 Although the last contestants started ten minutes after the first ones, they could/were able to catch up with the group.

C Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

(3 points)

0 When did your son first take ____up____ basketball?

1 I know you don't like the way I dress but you don't have to get _____________ me in front of everybody.

2 I think you should _____________ up driving until you fully recover after your eye operation.

3 My new job gives me tremendous satisfaction. The only problem is that I don't _____________ on with my boss.

D Complete the table with the opposites of the adjectives given.

(5 points)

0	usual	unusual
1	honest
2	aware
3	possible
4	reliable
5	dependent

E Complete the sentences with the appropriate adjectives. Use only one word in each gap.

(4 points)

0 A __hard-working__ person is someone who works a lot.

1 If you are _______________ you show that you care and understand the feelings of somebody who is suffering.

2 Tom is a very _______________ child. If he decides to do something, he won't change his mind even if you ask him many times.

3 If you are _______________ you don't like going to parties and generally avoid meeting people.

4 _______________ people are willing to give their money or time in order to help other people.

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