Question

6.5 Modal verbs for obligation and permission 1 Choose the correct option. 0 The sign says you mustn't / needn't take photos in the museum. It's not allowed. 1 I can/can't come into town with you tomorrow. My mum's asked me to help her at home. 2 I have to / needn't email my brother in the US today - it's his birthday! 3 For this shopping trip, Tim mustn't / doesn't have to leave his wallet at home like he did last time! 4 Do we have to / Can we go to the beach again tomorrow? Please say yes! 5 Sarah doesn't have to / mustn't get the bus home from the airport because her dad's collecting her. 2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use modal verbs. 0 . Don't be late for school again! . You mustn't be late for school again! 1 • Do I need to do anything else today? . Do anything else today? 2 Police officers wear a uniform. It's compulsory. - Police officers a uniform. 3 . You needn't wear a suit to the party. . You a suit to the party. 4 4 . It's not permitted to drive into the city centre this weekend. . You into the city centre this weekend. 5 • Pupils are permitted to use mobiles in the playground. • Pupils mobiles in the playground.

Answer 1

0 The sign says you mustn't take photos in the museum. It's not allowed.

1 I can't come into town with you tomorrow. My mum's asked me
to help her at home.

2 I have to email my brother in the US today - it's his birthday!

3 For this shopping trip, Tim mustn't at home like he did last time!

4 Can we go to the beach again tomorrow? Please say yes!

5 Sarah doesn't have to get the bus home from the airport
because her dad's collecting her.

Answer 2

1. Do I have to do anything else today?
2. Police officers must wear a uniform.
3. You don't have to wear a suit to the party.
4. You can't drive into the city centre this weekend.
5. Pupils can use mobiles in the playground.