H-L6U6: Modals of obligation, prohibition, and permission

Modals of obligation, prohibition, and permission

Multiple Choice

The first rule states that Mogwai ___ get wet.

• don't need to

• mustn't

• aren't required to

Multiple Choice

The second rule says you ___ to expose them to bright lights.

• mustn't

• can't

• are not allowed

• are supposed

Multiple Choice

The third rule of Mogwai says that you ____ feed them when the moon is at the highest point in the sky.

• are allowed to

• shouldn't

• are supposed to

• can't

Multiple Choice

The inhabitants of Fengdong were ___ to take care of the Mogwai.

• should

• supposed

• can

Multiple Choice

After her Mogwai turned evil, the goddess was __ to create more life.

• mustn't

• can't

• not allowed

Obligation

• We use must, have to, need to, obligated to, and be required to when we're talking about things that are necessary:

You must arrive to your class on time.

We need to tell her what is going on.

They have to hand in their homework on Wednesdays.

Optional

• We use don't have to, don't need to, (be) not obliged to, and (be) not required to to talk about things that are not compulsory (you can do them or not, you choose)

You don't have to bring anything to dinner tomorrow.

You don't need to get me anything for my birthday.

Students are not obliged to buy the book for my class.

Suggestion

• We use should and (be) supposed to to talk about things are recommended

You should answer the assigned exercises after class.

You are supposed to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Prohibition

• We use must not, can't and (be) not allowed to to talk about things aren't permitted

You mustn't tell anyone what I just told you.

You can't use CTRL+F in the exams.

You are not allowed to go into that room.

Permission

• We use can, let and (be) allowed to to talk about things are permitted.

You can use a dictionary when doing your homework.

My cousin let his kids adopt a dog last week.

Students are allowed to go on break during class.

Multiple Choice

I was ___ do a lot of housework, but usually I didn't bother.

• allowed to

• need to

• supposed to

Multiple Choice

I ___ play the piano for an hour every day. I hated it!

• didn't have to

• could

• had to

Multiple Choice

I think people ___ be allowed to drive at 16. You can work then, so having a car would help.

• should

• have to

• must

Multiple Choice

Drivers ______ always stop on red lights.

• must

• can

• may

• can't

Multiple Choice

You ___ smoke inside the school.

• mustn't

• don't have to

• doesn't have to

Multiple Choice

We ___ rush. We’ve got plenty of time.

• mustn't

• don't have to

• doesn't have to

Multiple Choice

I ___ do my washing, because my mother does it for me.

• mustn't

• don't have to

• doesn't have to

Multiple Choice

If you're interested in human life, you ___________ study Biology.

• would

• should

• must

• have to

Multiple Choice

The Canadian lady doesn't understand Tagalog, you __________ translate your words into English.

• must

• should

• ought to

• have to

Multiple Choice

You _____ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't.

• shouldn’t

• can’t

• don’t have to

• may not

Multiple Choice

You can't go to the pub – you're _____ ill!

• suppose to be

• supposed to be

• supposed be

• supposed to