Past Modal Re-Writing Worksheet

These exercises for Intermediate learners.
I've already prepared the answer key to check whether your answers correct or not.

 Summarise each situation below using a single sentence with 'should', shouldn't', 'have to' or 'didn't have to'.
1. John was in the building after 10pm. The rules state "nobody in building after 9pm."
2. We expected to pay $5 to enter the park. We got into the park for free. We were surprised.
3. My biology exam was very hard. It was necessary to study a lot for it.
4. You never told me it was Hilary's birthday yesterday. She's angry at me because I forgot.
5. You got me a very expensive Christmas gift. That wasn't necessary.
6. Phil was fired because he discussed his company's policies with a person from another company.
7. It was raining when I left the house yesterday. For that reason, I took an umbrella.
8. Coming from a rich family, Phil Harman was able to travel around the world after university. His family paid for everything.

ANSWER KEY
Past Modal Re-Writing Worksheet
1. John shouldn't have been in the building.
2. We didn't have to pay to enter the park.
3. I had to study a lot for my biology exam.
4. You should've told me it was Hilary's birthday yesterday.
5. You didn't have to get me a very expensive Christmas gift.
6. Phil shouldn't have discussed his company's policies.
7. I had to take an umbrella because it was raining when I left the house.
8. Phil Harman didn't have to pay for anything when he traveled around the world after university


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