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Permission, obligation, necessity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

We ... check out before 12 or the hotel will charge us for another night.

a)

need to

b)

've got to

c)

should

d)

could

2.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

When we were children, we ... stay out late.

a)

couldn't

b)

shouldn't

c)

weren't allowed to

d)

'd better not

3.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

I ... packed some warmer clothes - I'm freezing!

a)

should have

b)

must have

c)

ought to have

d)

could have

4.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

You ... drop litter here, but many people do.

a)

mustn't

b)

aren't supposed to

c)

don't have to

d)

shouldn't

5.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

Some members of my family ... attend our wedding because it was held abroad.

a)

couldn't

b)

weren't able to

c)

could not

d)

needn't

6.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

I ... study tonight because my exams are over.

a)

mustn't

b)

needn't

c)

don't have to

d)

can't

7.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

It is compulsory for motorcyclists to wear a helmet.

a)

You have to wear a helmet on a motorbike.

b)

You should wear a helmet on a motorbike.

c)

You mustn't wear a helmet on a motorbike.

d)

You are permitted not to wear a helmet on a motorbike.

8.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

We regret buying such a big house.

a)

We mustn't buy such a big house.

b)

We needn't have bought such a big house.

c)

We couldn't buy such a big house.

d)

We didn't have to buy such a big house.

9.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

I couldn't wear jeans to work in my previous job.

a)

I was permitted to wear jeans in my previous job.

b)

I was supposed to wear jeans in my previous job.

c)

I was not allowed to wear jeans in my previous job.

d)

I was allowed not to wear jeans in my previous job.

10.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

The sign says 'Don't walk on the grass', but nobody takes any notice.

a)

You can walk on the grass.

b)

You are permitted to walk on the grass

c)

You ought to walk on the grass

d)

You aren't supposed to walk on the grass.

11.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

Please turn off your laptop. It might interfere with the flight instruments.

a)

You needn't turn off your laptop.

b)

You'd better turn off your laptop.

c)

You shouldn't turn off your laptop.

d)

You aren't allowed to turn off your laptop.

12.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

Camping is strictly prohibited in most national parks.

a)

You are allowed to go camping in most national parks.

b)

You'd better go camping in most national parks.

c)

You aren't permitted to go camping in most national parks.

d)

You are supposed to go camping in most national parks.

13.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

The best thing to do would be to apply for a transfer to a different department.

a)

You really ought to apply for a transfer to a different department.

b)

You really don't have to apply for a transfer to a different department.

c)

You really shouldn't apply for a transfer to a different department.

d)

You aren't supposed to apply for a transfer to a different department.

14.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

We took sandwiches but they weren't necessary.

a)

We needed to take sandwiches.

b)

We should have taken sandwiches.

c)

We ought to have taken sandwiches.

d)

We needn't have taken sandwiches.

15.

Which sentence means the same as this one?

You can't use your mobile phones in this carriage.

a)

It is not allowed to use your mobile phones in this carriage

b)

The use of mobile phones isn't permitted in this carriage.

c)

The use of mobile phones aren't permitted in this carriage.

d)

You are allowed to use mobile phones in this carriage.

16.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

We ... look in on your mother this weekend. She hasn't been well.

a)

ought to

b)

should have

c)

'd better

d)

need to

17.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

We ... ring the bell because the door was open.

a)

didn't need to

b)

didn't have to

c)

needn't

d)

couldn't

18.

Which is NOT possible in the sentence?

You ... see a doctor about that cough.

a)

'd better

b)

are supposed to

c)

should

d)

ought to

19.

WHICH IS THE ONLY CORRECT SOLUTION?

We ... a table. The restaurant is empty.

a)

should have booked

b)

needn't have booked

c)

weren't supposed to book

d)

'd better book

20.

WHICH IS THE ONLY CORRECT SOLUTION?

From tomorrow we ... leave our homes. There will be a stay-at-home order.

a)

need to

b)

'd better

c)

won't be able to

d)

needn't