Focus 4 Modality – alternative structures

Complete the sentences with the missing prepositions.

1. Students are forbidden____________ using their mobile phones during the exams.

2. The bakery closes early if they manage____________ sell most of the goods.

3. Under 18s were banned____________ watching that movie as it was too violent.

4. I didn't succeed____________ persuading my parents to buy me a new pair of trainers.

5. You ought____________ save almost all the money you earn if you want to buy a second-hand car.

Choose the correct answers.

6. Kelly is __ to run out of money if she doesn't start earning a salary soon. 

7. If you have signed a contract, the company is ___to pay you as promised.

8. The price of seafood is __ to rise as fish shortages increase.

9. The bank is __ to lend you any more money until you pay your debts. 

10. We __ selling everything we advertised on eBay.

11. My parents _________ using my phone under any circumstances.

12. My mum says I’m _________ to use her credit card to buy things online.