1. It’s advisable to hire bodyguards. You should/ought to/had better hire bodyguards.

2. Don’t eat so quickly in case you get stomachache.Don’t eat so quickly because you may get a stomachache.

3. It’s not a good idea to sign autographs. There are too many people.You shouldn’t/oughtn’t to/hadn’t better/had better not sign autographs. There are…

4. It is essential that these catalogues are sent off by Friday.These catalogues must be sent off by Friday.

5. You are allowed to eat at the restaurant without wearing a tie.You don’t have to wear a tie to eat at the restaurant.

6. I advised you to put your money in the bank.You had better put your money in the bank.

7. You are free to look at anything you like.You can look at anything you like.

8. Maybe Tim has lost his way.Tim might have lost his way.

9. It’s not necessary to leave yet. The limousine hasn’t arrived.We don’t have to leave yet. The limousine hasn’t arrived.

10. Do they sell brown sugar in this shop?Can I buy brown sugar in this shop?

11. Did you manage to stop him?Were you able to stop him?

12. Smoking is prohibited in this compartment.You mustn’t smoke in this compartment.

13. He stole the book and should be punished for it.He ought to be punished for stealing the book./because he stole the book.

14. She finds it strange to stay at home all day.She is not used to staying at home all day.

15. It would have been a good idea to tell me your decision.You should have told it to me your decision.

16. This crane is capable of lifting many tons.This crane is able to lift many tons.

17. I’m pretty sure he drove far too fast.He must have driven far too fast.

18. You shouldn’t eat salty things. They’re terrible for you blood pressure.You’d better not eat salty things. They’re terrible for your blood pressure.

19. I think he’s broken his leg, but I’m not sure.I think he may have broken his leg, but I’m not sure.

20. It is not permitted to use a motorbike without wearing a helmet.You mustn’t use a motorbike without wearing a helmet.

21. I’m quite certain that isn’t John’s car. His is blue.That car cannot be John’s car. His is blue.

22. He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home.He took the safe keys with him because the security officer may have gone.

23. I’m sure the butler didn’t do it.The butler can’t have done it.

24. Having to speak English all day is new to me.I’m not used to speaking English all day.

25. Why don’t we go to an amusement arcade this afternoon?Shall we go to an amusement arcade this afternoon?

26. It’s possible that Bill saw me.Bill may have seen me.

27. I advise you to ask for a loan. This is an excellent opportunity to buy a new car.You’d better ask for a loan. This is an excellent opportunity to buy a new car.

28. I’m not going to water the plants today in case it rains.I’m not going to water the plants today because it may rain.

29. I’m sure that Peter’s at home because the phone is engaged.Peter must be at home because the phone is engaged.

30. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.John could hardly understand what the teacher said.

31. It’s important for us to go to the film premiere.We must/had better go to the film premiere.

32. The roof of your house needs repairing.You ought to repair the roof of your house.

33. It was a mistake to leave. You ought not to have left.

34. It’s necessary to wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.You have to/must wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.

35. They think they’ll be capable of finding a cure for the disease with these experiments.They think they’ll be able of finding a cure for the disease with these experiments.

36. It’s a good idea for Bruce to go home if he feels ll.Bruce should/ought to go home if he feels ill.

37. It’s essential to bring your books to each class.You must bring your books at each class.

38. USE OF MOBILE PHONES PROHIBITED.You mustn’t use mobile phones.

39. My sister-in-law knew how to ride a bicycle when she was four.My sister-in-law could ride a bicycle when she was four.

40. It is not necessary for Mary to come so early.Mary doesn’t have to come so early.

41. I suggest you use a dictionary more often.I think you should/ought to use a dictionary more often.

42. Doctor, you need to come quickly!Doctor, you’d better come quickly!

43. Jack is rumoured to have married half an hour ago.Jack might have married half an hour ago.

44. There is a choice of about twenty dishes in our menu.You can choose about 20 dishes in our menu.

45. If I were you, I wouldn’t rent my flat to such a weird man.You’d better not rent my flat to such a weird man.

46. I think there is nobody at home. Nobody answered the phone when I called.They may not be at home. Nobody answered the phone when I called.

47. You must be sixteen years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks in a bar.You mustn’t buy alcoholic drinks in a bar if you are not 16 years

48. It’s quite improbable that Rose wants to come.Rose might not want to come.

49. It’s likely they didn’t receive the invitation.They may not have received the invitation.

50. Peter knew how to skate when he was twelve.Peter was able to skate when he was 12.

51. It wasn’t necessary for us to pay to get in.You didn’t have to pay us to get in.

52. Claire said she found it strange to get up so late.Claire said she wasn’t used to getting up so late.

53. Perhaps David didn’t notice you.David may/might not have noticed you.

54. It was a bad idea for us to be so rude to the policeman!We shouldn’t/oughtn’t to/hadn’t better/had better not be so rude to the policeman!

55. I think you were wrong to sell your bike.You shouldn’t have sold your bike.

56. Ann possibly hasn’t left yet.Ann couldn’t have left yet.

57. It is a waste of time worrying, after all!You don’t have to worry after all!

58. There is a possibility of better weather tomorrow.The weather may/might be better/improve tomorrow.

59. I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful time.I’m sure you will have a wonderful time.

60. You are not allowed to buy cigarettes if you are under 18.You mustn’t buy cigarettes if you are under 18.

61. I was told to work late at the office yesterday.I had to work late at the office yesterday.

62. Those bags look heavy. Let’s me help you, mistress.May I help you with those heavy bags, mistress?

63. Do you stay for dinner this evening?Would you like to stay for dinner this evening?

64. I’m never going to arrive late again, I promise.I promise I’ll never arrive late again.

65. We need a new fridge. Don’t you think it’s time we bought one?We need a new fridge. Don’t you think we should/ought to/had better buy one?

66. It isn’t new for us to use a computer.We are used to using a computer.

67. I insist you say sorry to him.You must/had better say sorry to him.

68. I’ve finished my exams. It isn’t necessary for me to study any more.I don’t have to study any more. I’ve finished my exams.

69. Why don’t we have a quiet evening at home?Shall we have a quiet evening at home?

70. It isn’t possible for me to meet you this evening.I cannot meet you this evening.

71. It’s possible that I will finish work earlier than usual today.I may finish earlier than usual today.

72. He knows how to do a cartwheel.He can do a cartwheel.

73. Perhaps they’ve eaten all the almonds in the packet.They may have eaten all the almonds in the packet.

74. You have to trust in me because I’m the only one who knows the truth.You must trust in me because I’m the only one who knows the truth.

75. Your hair needs washing.You ought to wash your hair.

76. The policeman took his gun in case the thieves were armed.The policeman took his gun because the thieves may be armed.

77. It isn’t necessary for your mum to do the cleaning.Your mum doesn’t have to do the cleaning.

78. It’s likely he’s digging in the garden.He may be digging in the garden.

79. The car isn’t where I left it. I’m sure somebody has stolen it.The car isn’t where I left it. It must have been stolen.

80. “You should have a rest and go on holiday”, the doctor advised him.“You’d better have a rest and go on holiday”, the doctor advised him.

1. It’s advisable to hire bodyguards.

You 2. Don’t eat so quickly in case you get stomachache.

Don’t eat so quickly because you3. It’s not a good idea to sign autographs. There are too many people.

You 4. It is essential that these catalogues are sent off by Friday.

These catalogues5. You are allowed to eat at the restaurant without wearing a tie.

You don’t6. I advised you to put your money in the bank.

You had7. You are free to look at anything you like.

You 8. Maybe Tim has lost his way.

Tim might9. It’s not necessary to leave yet. The limousine hasn’t arrived.

We don’t10. Do they sell brown sugar in this shop?

Can I11. Did you manage to stop him?

Were12. Smoking is prohibited in this compartment.

You 13. He stole the book and should be punished for it.

He ought14. She finds it strange to stay at home all day.

She is not used15. It would have been a good idea to tell me your decision.

You 16. This crane is capable of lifting many tons.

This crane is able17. I’m pretty sure he drove far too fast.

He must18. You shouldn’t eat salty things. They’re terrible for you blood

pressure.You’d better

19. I think he’s broken his leg, but I’m not sure.I think he may

20. It is not permitted to use a motorbike without wearing a helmet.You

21. I’m quite certain that isn’t John’s car. His is blue.That car

22. He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home.He took the safe keys with him because

23. I’m sure the butler didn’t do it.

The butler can’t24. Having to speak English all day is new to me.

I’m not25. Why don’t we go to an amusement arcade this afternoon?

Shall 26. It’s possible that Bill saw me.

Bill 27. I advise you to ask for a loan. This is an excellent opportunity to

buy a new car.You’d

28. I’m not going to water the plants today in case it rains.I’m not going to water the plants today because

29. I’m sure that Peter’s at home because the phone is engaged.Peter

30. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.John could hardly

31. It’s important for us to go to the film premiere.We

32. The roof of your house needs repairing.You ought

33. It was a mistake to leave. You ought not

34. It’s necessary to wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.You

35. They think they’ll be capable of finding a cure for the disease with these experiments.They think they’ll be able

36. It’s a good idea for Bruce to go home if he feels ll.Bruce

37. It’s essential to bring your books to each class.You

38. USE OF MOBILE PHONES PROHIBITED.You

39. My sister-in-law knew how to ride a bicycle when she was four.My sister-in-law

40. It is not necessary for Mary to come so early.Mary

41. I suggest you use a dictionary more often.I think you

42. Doctor, you need to come quickly!Doctor,

43. Jack is rumoured to have married half an hour ago.Jack

44. There is a choice of about twenty dishes in our menu.You

45. If I were you, I wouldn’t rent my flat to such a weird man.

You’d better46. I think there is nobody at home. Nobody answered the phone

when I called.They

47. You must be sixteen years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks in a bar.You

48. It’s quite improbable that Rose wants to come.Rose

49. It’s likely they didn’t receive the invitation.They may

50. Peter knew how to skate when he was twelve.Peter was

51. It wasn’t necessary for us to pay to get in.You didn’t

52. Claire said she found it strange to get up so late.Claire said she wasn’t

53. Perhaps David didn’t notice you.David

54. It was a bad idea for us to be so rude to the policeman!We

55. I think you were wrong to sell your bike.You shouldn’t

56. Ann possibly hasn’t left yet.Ann couldn’t

57. It is a waste of time worrying, after all!You don’t

58. There is a possibility of better weather tomorrow.The weather

59. I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful time.I’m sure you will

60. You are not allowed to buy cigarettes if you are under 18.You

61. I was told to work late at the office yesterday.I had

62. Those bags look heavy. Let’s me help you, mistress.May

63. Do you stay for dinner this evening?Would

64. I’m never going to arrive late again, I promise.I promise I’ll

65. We need a new fridge. Don’t you think it’s time we bought one?We need a new fridge. Don’t you think we

66. It isn’t for us to use a computer.We are used

67. I insist you say sorry to him.You

68. I’ve finished my exams. It isn’t necessary for me to study any more.I

69. Why don’t we have a quiet evening at home?Shall

70. It isn’t possible for me to meet you this evening.I

71. It’s possible that I will finish work earlier than usual today.I

72. He knows how to do a cartwheel.He

73. Perhaps they’ve eaten all the almonds in the packet.They

74. You have to trust in me because I’m the only one who knows the truth.You

75. Your hair needs washing.You ought

76. The policeman took his gun in case the thieves were armed.The policeman took his gun because

77. It isn’t necessary for your mum to do the cleaning.Your mum

78. It’s likely he’s digging in the garden.He

79. The car isn’t where I left it. I’m sure somebody has stolen it.The car isn’t where I left it. It

80. “You should have a rest and go on holiday”, the doctor advised him.“You’d