Replace the modal verbs with the equivalents:

1. Who can do this work?

2. You must not wake up so early

3. I may visit you

Choose the proper word from the brackets: 1) (Can/May) I play the piano? 2) Can/May) John watch TV before going to bed? 3) (Can/May) your friend speak English?

Fill in each space with a suitable modal verb or its equivalent. Translate the sentences into Russian. 2. Nobody answers the phone. They should ... be out (should, would, can, must). 3. I have to ...

перевести текст. - What must I do now? Am I ready, Mum? - No, you are not. Not yet. Now you must go through security control. - Must I show them my passport? - No, you need not there, but you must show it to them at passport control.

2. Circle the correct answer. We can't / couldn't / may not drive to the beach. We haven't decided yet. I don't believe it! They can't / may not / mustn't be the winners! They were awful! She could / may / must have a lot of money.

Exercise 1 Translate the sentences; explain the usage of the modal verbs: 1. The green wire should be connected to terminal 4. 2. You mustn't turn the machine when the red warning light is on. 3. This lever can be up or down. 4.