Модальные глаголы и их эквиваленты (can/be able to, must/have to, may, might, should, need)

“There’s another thing I __________________ understand,” I interrupted Jim. “My computer’s on but I always switch it off before leaving home.” NOT CAN

The voice on the other end of the line sounded familiar but Kim __________________ remember who it belonged to. NOT CAN

The camel was very thirsty. His last drink had been weeks ago. His feet sank in the hot sand and he __________________ hardly move. CAN

However, he was sleepy and __________________ remember who it was. NOT CAN

As we __________________ keep him at home, we made him wear a special tag. NOT CAN

I __________________ understand what was going on. NOT CAN

She asked me a lot of questions and I __________________ answer most of them. NOT CAN

Emma lived in a big city and worked for a large company. Her days were usually very busy – she __________________ hardly find half an hour for lunch. CAN

Dr. James __________________ stay at home. He worked in a hospital and there were patients waiting for him there. NOT CAN

Time ticked on but she __________________ concentrate on the tasks. NOT CAN

By the time she was five, Matilda was able to read very well. She studied every magazine and newspaper that she __________________ find around the house. CAN

But Anna __________________ wait so long, she needed it right then. NOT CAN

“Happy birthday, Annie!” Brain said and got an old oil lamp out of his bag. Annie __________________ hide her surprise: “What’s this? And where did you buy it?” NOT CAN

Alison kissed me goodnight and left. I tried to resist my curiosity but I __________________. I opened the box. NOT CAN