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These days, when we (1)...................... up a phone and call anywhere in the world, we really don't realize, and often (2)................................................, how difficult long-distance communication………... (3) for people in the past. In the early 19th century the Treaty of Ghent brought an end to the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. But the news (4) …………. across the Atlantic fast enough to stop General Andrew Jackson attacking and defeating the British forces in New Orleans a full three weeks after the treaty was signed. With better communication, the battle (5) ………… and the lives of more than two thousand people (6).......................
Exercise 9. Correct the mistakes in these sentences using may, might, can or could.
1. They can be going to increase airport fees to pay for increased security. 2. Don't turn off the computer yet. Someone can still be using it. 3. In late 18th century Scotland, you may be hanged for stealing a sheep. 4. These people can have a lot of money, but it doesn't make them interesting. 5. By Friday I can have finished the book, but if I get too busy, I can not. 6. May someone tell me where the main office is? 7. We know he doesn't tell the truth, so we really might not believe any of his stories. 8. He asked me last night if you may be willing to talk to Margaret for him. 9. According to the forecast, the weather can be a bit warmer today. 10. This switch isn't working. May the children have broken it?
