Modal Verbs

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What are modal verbs?

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Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include must, mustn't, have to, and don't have to.

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What does 'must' indicate?

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'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must wear a seatbelt.'

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What does 'mustn't' indicate?

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'Mustn't' indicates prohibition or something that is not allowed. For example, 'You mustn't smoke in the hospital.'

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What does 'have to' indicate?

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'Have to' indicates an obligation or necessity, often due to external circumstances. For example, 'I have to finish my homework by tomorrow.'

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What does 'don't have to' indicate?

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'Don't have to' indicates that there is no obligation or necessity. For example, 'You don't have to come to the meeting if you are busy.'

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Fill in the blank: You _______ wear a helmet while riding a bike.

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must

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Fill in the blank: You _______ eat that if you don't want to.

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don't have to

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Fill in the blank: Students _______ arrive on time for the exam.

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must

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Fill in the blank: You _______ go to the party if you don't feel like it.

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don't have to

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Fill in the blank: You _______ disturb the class during the lecture.

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mustn't