In our fast world of phones, emails and computers, the old-fashioned art of letter writing is at risk of disappearing altogether. Yet, to me, there is something about receiving a letter that cannot be matched by any other form of communication. | IN OTHER WORDS Study these examples. The second sentence has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 1 Perhaps Tom is tired. may Tom may be tired. 2 I m sure she isn t studying hard. can t She can t be studying hard. 3 It is possible that they went out yesterday. could They could have gone out yesterday. 4 It isn t necessary for Joe to come here. have Joe doesn t have to come here. 5 You aren t allowed to use this car. mustn t You mustn t use this car. 6 It wasn t necessary for him to book a table but he did. have He needn t have booked a table. 7 Let s meet again tomorrow night. can We can meet again tomorrow night. 8 I advise you to call a doctor. should You should call a doctor. Complete each sentence with two to five words including the word in bold. 1 It is possible that he has spent all the money. could He .could have spent. all the money. 2 I advise you to take a course in literature. should You .in literature. 3 It is possible that the police are questioning him. may The police . him. 4 I m sure he is lying about his age. must He . about his age. 5 Let s have a break in five minutes. can We .in five minutes. 6 It wasn t necessary for her to give me a lift but she did. have She . me a lift. 7 You aren t allowed to throw litter in the park. mustn t You . litter in the park. 8 It isn t necessary for Mother to cook tonight. have . 9 It is possible that she has gone home. could . 10 Perhaps Dan is in hospital. may Dan .hospital. 11 It wasn t necessary for her to call but she did. have she did. 12 I advise you to have a rest. should rest. apologise to sb for sth apply for sth annoyed about sth clever at sth proof of sth congratulate sb on sth generous of sb to do sth tease sb about sth Fill in the correct preposition. 1 She was annoyed .about. the postal strike as she was waiting for a letter. 2 She is very so she helps me with my homework. 3 Unless his lawyer can find proof . his innocence John will go to prison.
