EXERCICES SUR LES MODAUX
1°) Transformer les phrases suivantes:
Ex: Perhaps she is happy -----> She may be happy
I'm sure he is angry -----> He must be angry
1.Perhaps the children are in bed.
2.I'm sure they're having breakfast.
3.Perhaps he loves his wife.
4.I'm sure she hates cooking.
5.Perhaps they were hungry.
6.I'm sure you helped her.
2°) Utiliser un auxiliaire de modalité:
1. You _______ tell her! (interdiction)
2. She _______ come in. (autorisation)
3. You _______ be quiet now! (obligation)
4. They _______ help you. (capacité)
5. I _______ give you that book! (refus)
3°) Traduire:
1. Elle doit être dans sa chambre.
2. Il doit être en train de travailler.
3. Il se peut qu'elle soit têtue.
4. Il se pourrait qu'ils soient en train de discuter.
5. Il est impossible qu'il soit en train de faire la vaisselle.
4°) Remplacer les équivalents par les auxiliaires modaux correspondants:
1. She has to go.
2. You are allowed to park here.
3. He isn't able to read.
4. She ought not to smoke.
5. She was able to run faster when she was younger.