Card A I. Paraphrase the following sentences using modal verbs: e.g.

I think its necessary for you not to believe in everything he says. You mustnt believe everything he says. 1. In many cultures it is necessary for people to knock on wood for jinx () not to happen. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Its a good idea to swallow rapidly if you have hiccups. You should swallow rapidly if you have hiccups. 3. Its not a good idea not to tell the doctor all the symptoms you have, even if they sound embarrassing. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Its necessary not to run away from dogs that want to attack you: find shelter on high ground to hide from them. You mustnt run away from dogs that want to attack you: find shelter on high ground to hide from them. 5. Im sure he doesnt sleepwalk: Ive lived with him 10 years, believe me. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Im sure there isnt anything wrong with the car: I had it tested yesterday. There cant be anything wrong with the car: I had it tested yesterday. 7. Im sure that the monster is living in Loch Ness: where on earth do the photos come from then? ________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Im sure thats the wrong place: Ive never been here before. That must be the wrong place: Ive never been here before. 9. Perhaps ghosts exist in our cemetery: some people have seen light objects there at night. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Perhaps its is a miracle: he was confined to a wheelchair and now he walks without crutches. It may be a miracle: he was confined to a wheelchair and now he walks without crutches. II. Check with your partner. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Card B I. Paraphrase the following sentences using modal verbs: e.g. I think its necessary for you not to believe in everything he says. You mustnt believe everything he says. 1. In many cultures it is necessary for people to knock on wood for jinx () not to happen. People must / have to knock on wood for jinx not to happen. 2. Its a good idea to swallow rapidly if you have hiccups. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Its a good idea to tell the doctor all the symptoms you have, even if they sound embarrassing. You should tell the doctor all the symptoms you have, even if they sound embarrassing. 4. Its necessary not to run away from dogs that want to attack you: find shelter on high ground to hide from them. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Im sure he doesnt sleepwalk: Ive lived with him 10 years, believe me. He cant sleepwalk: Ive lived with him 10 years, believe me. 6. Im sure there isnt anything wrong with the car: I had it tested yesterday. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Im sure that the monster is living in Loch Ness: where on earth do the photos come from then? The monster must be living in Loch Ness: where on earth do the photos come from then? 8. Im sure thats the wrong place: Ive never been here before. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Perhaps ghosts exist in our cemetery: some people have seen light objects there at night. The ghosts may exist in our cemetery: some people have seen light objects there at night. 10. Perhaps its is a miracle: he was confined to a wheelchair and now he walks without crutches. ________________________________________________________________________________________ II. Check with your partner.

TEACHERS TIPS 1. Divide the class into pairs and give each pair an appropriate set of cards. 2. Explain to the students that half of the card (in italics) is done these are the answers for the partner. 3. The students write the paraphrased sentences in bold using modal verbs. 4. They check each other in pairs. NOTE: Depending on the level of the group the students can start in turns without writing the paraphrased sentences.