English_must, mustn’t and needn’t

English Lesson: must, mustn’t and needn’t

MUST

• It is necessary to do something. 

• Example: I must put the rubbish out. It smells awful.

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MUSTN’T

• It is forbidden to do something or it is the wrong thing to do. 

• Example: You mustn’t feed the animal at the zoo

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NEEDN’T

• It is not necessary to do it; you don’t need to do it.

• Example: You needn’t buy a new pencil. I will give you one.

• Example:

Complete the text with must, mustn’t or needn’t

How to be polite at a Vietnamese meal

You _____________ start your food until the host picks up his or her chopsticks. In general, if your host offers you food, you _______________ accept it. (It’s better to leave it in your bowl that refuse it). Periods of silence during a meal are not considered embarrassing in Vietnam, so you _____________ talk just to fill the gaps. As the proverb says: “Your speech should be better than silence. If not, be silent.

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1. In many Arab countries, you

arrive on time for meetings or social events—punctuality is not considered important.

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1. In many parts of Asia,

touch or pat somebody on the head—is it considered offensive.

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1. In many Asian countries, you

eat with your right hand because your left hand is considered dirty.

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In many countries, you

use your index finger to beckon somebody—it is very rude.

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1. If you are invited to somebody’s home in Brazil, you

take a gift, but it’s normal to send a thank-you note the next day.

Open Ended

Homework: Think about the customs in your country when you visit somebody’s house. Write a complete sentence using must, mustn’t and needn’t.

1. Arrive exactly on time

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2. Belch at the table

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3. Bring flowers

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4. Take your shoes of when you enter the house.

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5. Eat everything that you are given

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6. Eat with your fingers

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7. Eat with a knife and fork

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