It wasn't necessary for me to walk to work as he gave me a lift. | I didn't need to walk to work as he gave me a lift. |
There's no need to correct the tests today. | Don't bother to/It isn't necessary to/You needn't/You don't need to ...correct the tests today. |
He isn't obliged to tell you the truth. | He needn't//He doesn't need/have to ...tell you the truth. |
It is important for you to learn to drive. | You need/have to learn to drive. |
Are tests compulsory at this school? | Do you have to take tests at this school? |
Senior students don't have to take tests. | It's optional for senior students to take tests. |
It is against the rules to write your answers in ink. | You mustn't write your answers in ink. |
It is forbidden to smoke in most public places. | You mustn't smoke in most public places. |
He couldn't go out because it was raining. | The rain prevented him from going out. |
It is advisable to speak politely to your teachers. | You shouldn't/You had better ...speak politely to your teachers. |
It would be a good idea to go on a diet. | You had better/You should to/You ought to/It is advisable to ...go on a diet. |
Why didn't you consult your lawyer? | You should have consulted your lawyer. |
Let's work out the details. | Shall/Why don't ...we work out the details? |
Shall I help you with the dishes? | Would you like me to help you with the dishes? |
Could you come on Monday? | Would Monday be convenient for you to come?/How does coming on Monday suit you? |
May I borrow your car? | Do/Would ...you mind if I borrow your car?//Could I borrow your car, please? |
Would you like to open a bank account? | Would it interest you to open/Would you be interested in opening/How would you feel about opening a |
She is unlikely to pass her exams. | It is unlikely/not likely that//It's doubtful whether ...she'll pass her exams. |
She is unlikely to pass her exams. | There's litlle likehood/possibility of her passing her exams. |
He is likely to win the prize. | It is likely that he will/It is very possible that he will/He could certainly ...win the prize. |
He is likely to win the prize. | There is every likehood that he will win the prize. |