In brackets.1. Yesterday I (not walk) __wasn’t able to walk__ to school because I was sick. 2. If you work hard now, you (play) ____________________________ all next weekend. 3. I’m afraid I (not go) __________________________ with you to the doctor this evening. 4. They (understand) __________________________their neighbours now they speak Arabic. 5. Bob (buy) ______________________ that boat last week because he borrowed some money. 6. We (drive) _________________________ to the sea tomorrow in our new car. 7. My boss (not pay) ______________________me now because he hasn’t got any money. 8. I’m sorry, I (not find) _____________________ the book you wanted. It wasn’t in the shops. 9. I think I (speak) ___________________English quite well in a few months. 10. George has traveled a lot. He (speak) _________________________four languages. Exercise 3. (Polite request) You are staying in a hotel. What do you say in these situations. Use Can / Could you …? or Can / Could I…? 1. You want the receptionist to turn the air-conditioning off in your room because you’re cold. __Could you (or Can you) turn the air-conditioning off, please?__ 2. There is only one towel in your room. You want another one. __________________________________________________________________________? 3. You want the receptionist to give you a wake-up call at 6.30 in the morning. __________________________________________________________________________? 4. You want breakfast in your room tomorrow morning. __________________________________________________________________________? 5. You want to leave your passport and traveller’s cheques in the hotel safe. __________________________________________________________________________? 6. There is no hair drier in your room. You want to borrow one. __________________________________________________________________________? 7. You want the receptionist to get a taxi for you. __________________________________________________________________________? MAY / MIGHT/ BE ALLOWED TO Exercise 4. Fill in the blanks with may (might) or to be allowed to. Use to be allowed to
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