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Unit 9Name: _______________________________________1 Read the definitions and complete the words. All thewords are character adjectives.Example A person who talks a lot is talkative.1 If people can depend on you, you arer — l ———— e.2 If your room is always in a mess you areu — t —— y.3 The opposite of ‘patient’ is i — p ————— t.4 A person who is usually smiling and happy isc h ————— l.5 The opposite of ‘pessimistic’ iso ——— m ———— c.6 A person who often gives presents isg — n ———— s.7 The opposite of ‘sociable’ is —— s — c ——— l e.8 If you want to succeed in your career, you area m —— t ——— s.(1 point for each correct answer)2 Respond to the statements or questions using the wordsin brackets.ExampleIt’s snowing and you aren’t wearing ajacket. (must, very)You must be very cold!1 All the lights are off and no one is answering thedoor. (can’t, at home)__________________________________________ .2 He looks like her and he’s too young to be herhusband. (must, son)__________________________________________ .3 I don’t know where the cat is. (could, under the bed)__________________________________________ .4 Whose car is that outside our house? (might,neighbour’s)__________________________________________ .5 I can hear Louise playing the violin. (must, practisefor her exam)__________________________________________ .86 They’re only in their fifties but neither of themwork. (can’t, retired)__________________________________________ .7 We’ve got a letter with the postmark Edinburgh.Who do you think it’s from? (could, William)__________________________________________ .8 I’ve tried phoning the office several times butthere’s no answer. (might, have lunch)__________________________________________ .(2 points for each correct answer)3 Complete the sentences using must, can’t, could, ormight. Sometimes more than one modal verb is possible.ExampleI’m not sure if he’s a singer or a musician.He might be a singer or a musician. ORHe could be a singer or a musician.1 We’re absolutely sure they’ve got our money.They _____________________________________ .2 Perhaps she’ll arrive this afternoon.She ______________________________________ .3 It’s impossible that they are brother and sister.They _____________________________________ .4 I’m not sure if he’s Spanish or Italian.He _______________________________________ .5 I can’t believe that he’s the new manager.He _______________________________________ .6 I’m certain that she’s in the office.She ______________________________________ .7 Perhaps the bag belongs to Helen.The bag __________________________________ .8 I’m convinced that it’s his fault.It ________________________________________ .(2 points for each correct answer)4 Respond to the statements or questions using the wordsin brackets.ExampleShe didn’t reply to my letter. (can’t,receive)She can’t have received it.1 Why aren’t they speaking to each other? (might,have an argument)__________________________________________ .2 I have just seen a bank robbery. (must, befrightened)16__________________________________________ .16©Oxford University PressPhotocopiable31