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7. Anna: I have rung the doorbell twice, but nobody is answering.

Neighbour: They must have gone out.
Anna: Oh, dear. I should have called them before coming.

8. Julie: We missed the bus. What shall we do? Shall we walk?
Catherine: We might as well. It’s a nice day, and I don’t want to wait here for an hour.

Practice Questions

I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal.

1. If you notice any unlawful incident, you (a) _____________ call the cops. It is their
job that they (b) _____________ protect us from criminals. We (c) _____________
trust them and let them do their job. We (d) _____________ get upset or impatient
during security checking, as it is for our own safety. The guards (e) _____________
check each and every person to ensure that we are safe.

2. You (a) _____________ not worry about your child’s safety at our daycare. We have
extensive safety rules that each of our employees (b) _____________ follow. They
(c) _____________ abide by the rules made. At the same time, you (d) _____________
also ensure that you do not send your child to the daycare in case he or she is sick.
If someone else is coming to pick up the child, you (e) _____________ inform us in
advance. He or she (f) _____________ show a permission letter from you.
3. The authorities (a) _____________ check every tourist’s bag as they have received
a threat call. In case of emergency, they (b) _____________ ensure that they are
extra cautious. Some people get upset because of the time it takes, but I think we
(c) _____________ understand its importance as well. We (d) _____________
cooperate with the process.
4. Arunima cannot accompany you to the carnival as she
(a) ____________ complete her project. She (b) ____________
submit it tomorrow to pass the examination. In case of any delay, she
(c) _____________ inform her teacher or in the school office. She (d) _____________
not worry if she is able to submit the project tomorrow.

5. The doctor (a) _____________ help you only if you follow his advice. You
(b) _____________ take your medicine on time. You (c) _____________ listen to
your doctor because he knows what is good for you. Once you start following his
advice, you don’t (d) _____________ worry about your health. Also, remind me that
I (e) _____________ see my doctor tomorrow.

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