Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К - 18 стр.

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(You dial the emergency number. The agent who answers tells you to have your car
towed to the nearest garage. They will reimburse the garage for any parts and labor.
You hang up.)
You: Thanks. Can you drop me off at the Exxon station at the next exit?
Motorist: No problem. You’re not from around here are you?
You: No, I’m not an American. I’m visiting the U.S. for the first time. I’ve been to
Atlanta, Georgia, and now I’m on my way to your nation’s capital.
Motorist: You mean Washington?
You: That’s right.
Motorist: I’ve never been there. I’d like to go there one day. They say it’s a lovely
city. Hope the rest of your trip goes well!
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. In this exercise you have to make sentences with
may or might. The first four sentences are present.
Examples:
Do you know if Jack is in his office?”
“...I’m not sure. He may be in his office...”
“Do you know if Ann likes ice-cream?”
“...I’m not sure. She might like ice-cream...”
1 “Do you know if they are married?” “I’m not sure. They ...”
2 “Do you know if she wants to go?” “I’m not sure ...”
3 “Do you know if he’s telling the truth?” “I’m ...”
4 “Do you know if he has a car?” “I ...”
The next three sentences are past.
Examples:
Do you know if he was serious?”
“...I’m not sure. He might have been
serious...”
“Do you know if they were looking?”
“...I’m not sure. They may have been
looking...”
5 “Do you know if she was ill?” “I’m not sure. She ...”
6 “Do you know if she told anybody?” “I ...”
7 “Do you know if they were listening?” “...”
And now you have to use may not or might not.
Example:
Is Jack in his office?”
“...I’m not sure. He might not be in his
office...”
8 “Does she want to go?” “...”