MODALS: MUST, HAVE TO & SHOULD.

Modals of obligation

MUST
We usually use must when you think something is necessary or important.
I must leave now. I dont want to be late.

MUSTNT
We use mustnt to tell someone not to do something. (Prohibition)
Father: You mustnt pull the cats tail.

HAVE TO
We use have to when a law or another person says that something is necessary.
We have to wear a uniform at my school.

DONT /DOESNT HAVE TO

We use dont have to or doesnt have to when something is not necessary.
I dont have to wear a uniform at my school. I can wear what I like.

SHOULD
We use Should to give advice and to say what we think it is good or right.
You should eat fruit every day.

SHOULDNT
We use Shouldnt when you think its not a good thing to do.
Tom shouldnt go to bed so late.

Match sentences from B to go with the sentences in A. Use

must or mustnt.
A B
1. Youre ill. You/go/near it.
2. Im very thirsty I/go/to the opticians-
3. That dog is dangerous. You/come.
4. My glasses are broken I/hurry.
5. Its Joes birthday soon. I/go/to bed.
6. My room is a mess. We/make/any noise.
7. Im late for work. You/see/a doctor.
8. Be quiet. I /have /a drink.
9. Im very tired. I/tidy/it.
10. Were having a party on Saturday. We /forget/to send him a card.

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Write sentences about life at school.
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Use have to. Complete each sentence with should.
wear a Its a good idea to wear a warm coat.
uniform ............................................... You .................................................................
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do My advice is to leave early.
homework ....................................... I think you .......................................................
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sit in the same Its a good idea to take more exercise.
place .................................................... You ......................................................................
arrive before
8.00 ....................................................
eat lunch at
In my opinion, its a good idea for you to read a lot.
school .................................................... I think........................................................................
change
rooms .............................................. Its a good idea to do that.
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do My advice for you is to ride a bike.
gym ....................................... I think .................................................................................
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Complete the sentences. Use must + one of these verbs:
Be go go learn meet wash win
1. We ...................... to the bank today. We havent got any money.
2. Marilyn is a very interesting person. You ............................. her.
3. My hands are dirty. I ........................................... them.
4. You .............................. to drive. It will be very useful.
5. I .............................. to the post office. I need some stamps.
6. The game tomorrow is very important for us. We ..........................................
7. You cant always have things immediately. You .................................. patient.

MAKE NEGATIVE SENTENCES

A) Kate has to take an exam tomorrow. ...............................................................................................
B) Jim has to get up early. .....................................................................................................................
C) I have to make a phone call. ............................................................................................................
D) George has to do the shopping. .....................................................................................................
E) You must sit here. ...............................................................................................................................
F) We have to decide now. .....................................................................................................................
G) Helen has to do her homework. .....................................................................................................
H) You must forget about it. ...............................................................................................................

SHOULD AND SHOULDNT

Nick wants to be better in school.

Trig wants to lose weight.
Amanda wants to save money.

What advice do you give to nick, Trig and Amanda?

Write twelve sentences with should and shouldnt.

Work harder in class spend all your pocket money

Drink coke and fizzy drinks eat bread and potatoes
Eat salads and fruit do little jobs for the neighbours
Buy sweets and ice creams go babysitting
Learn a little every day spend so much on clothes
Take more exercise listen to the teacher
Waste time in class

Nick
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Trig
You shouldnt drink Coke and fizzy drinks.
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Amanda
You shouldnt buy unnecessary things.
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COMPLETE WITH SHOULD/SHOULDNT/MUST/MUSTNT / HAVE TO /DONT HAVE TO.

1. You ............................... drink coffee late at night.

2. She .............................. study for her exam.
3. You .............................. write on books from the library.
4. You ............................. pay for the tickets before you enter the cinema.
5. I ................................... go to bed early on Saturdays.
6. People ...........................be careful on busy roads.