Fill in the gaps using modal verbs (should, may, to be to, must, need, shall):
1) Professional designers need to be aware of the latest trends.
2) Designers … argue with customers, and definitely they … be rude with them.
3) Mary … to meet with her client at 6, but unfortunately she was late.
4) … the walls be painted? – This would be great!
5) He … be a good designer, but I’m not sure.
6) The ceiling … to be whitewashed, and the walls … be wallpapered.
7) You … repair my door. That’s an order!
8) … you … any tips on interior decoration? – Thanks, but I … do without your advice.

1) Professional designers need to be aware of the latest trends.

2) Designers shouldn’t argue with customers, and definitely they mustn’t be rude with them.

3) Mary was to meet with her client at 6, but unfortunately she was late.

4) Should the walls be painted? – This would be great!

5) He may be a good designer, but I’m not sure.

6) The ceiling needs to be whitewashed, and the walls should be wallpapered.

7) You must repair my door. That’s an order!

8) Shall you need any tips on interior decoration? – Thanks, but I shall do without your advice.

Краткие пояснения:

• Should — совет или рекомендация.

• May — возможность или предположение.

• Was to — запланированное действие в прошлом.

• Must / mustn’t — обязанность или строгий запрет.

• Need / needs — необходимость что-либо сделать.

• Shall — выражение будущего времени, предложения или распоряжения. В восьмом предложении конструкция Shall you need...? звучит формально; в современном английском обычно говорят Will you need...?.