Advanced Modal Verbs Exercises: Will, Would & Should

Exercise 2

Use the correct form of the verb and either “will,” “would,” or “should” (positive or negative) to rewrite these sentences.

1️⃣ It was wrong of you not to apologize to her. (criticism)
⇒ You to her.

2️⃣ I think he probably forgot about our appointment. (deduction)
⇒ He about our appointment.

3️⃣ If they invited me, I’d happily join them for dinner. (hypothetical situation)
⇒ If they invited me, I them for dinner.

4️⃣ It’s advisable for you to check the contract carefully before signing it. (advice)
⇒ You the contract carefully before signing it.

5️⃣ I didn’t know you were waiting for me. Otherwise, I didn’t ignore you. (imagined past result)
⇒ If I had known you were waiting, I you.

6️⃣ I’m sure Sarah is already aware of the decision. (certainty)
⇒ Sarah about the decision.

7️⃣ It was a mistake not to back up the data earlier. (regret/criticism)
⇒ We the data earlier.

8️⃣ If I were in your position, I’d decline the offer. (advice in hypothetical form)
⇒ If I were in your position, I the offer.

9️⃣ It’s likely that the team finished the report by now. (deduction)
⇒ The team the report by now.

1️⃣0️⃣ It would be better for you not to spend so much time on minor details. (advice)
⇒ You so much time on minor details.