B2 First, (Cambridge English First, FCE) Key Word Transformation: Practice using modal verbs

For Questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the words given.

1) I went to the office then remembered it was my day off.
HAVE
I ..... to the office as it was my day off.
2) Perhaps we missed the correct turning.
MIGHT
We ..... the correct turning.
3) I'm afraid you can't smoke in here.
ALLOWED
You ..... in here.
4) They will expect you to wear a suit for the interview.
HAVE
You ..... a suit for the interview.
5) I'd see a doctor if I were you.
OUGHT
You ..... a doctor.
6) He couldn't swim until he was in his twenties.
ABLE
He ..... until he was in his twenties.
7) We got a table at the restaurant without a reservation.
NEED
We ..... book a table at the restaurant.
8) You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper.
ANSWERED
You ..... all the questions on the examination paper.

FCE Key Word Transformation

Modal Verbs