Question

Choose the correct word or phrase. 1. The rules say we have to/should wear uniforms to school. 2. You mustn’t/don’t have to be late for your lessons. 3. Lisa should/ has to join the basketball team if she likes basketball. 4. You can/must go to Laura’s house to study if you want. 5. We will/might have a test in class tomorrow, but we’re not sure. 6. Let me see if I can/might help you with your homework. 7. The school decided that we may not/won’t have a party this year. 8. Mr Moore, could/should ask you a question?

Answer 1

1. have to
2. mustn't
3. should
4. can
5. might
6. can
7. won't
8. could

Answer 2

#### 1. The rules say we have to/should wear uniforms to school. The correct word in this sentence is **have to**. The sentence implies that wearing uniforms is mandatory according to the rules. [[1]] #### 2. You mustn’t/don’t have to be late for your lessons. The correct word in this sentence is **mustn't**. The sentence implies that being late for lessons is not allowed. [[2]] #### 3. Lisa should/has to join the basketball team if she likes basketball. The correct word in this sentence is **should**. The sentence suggests that joining the basketball team would be a good choice for Lisa if she likes basketball, but it is not mandatory. [[3]] #### 4. You can/must go to Laura’s house to study if you want. The correct word in this sentence is **can**. The sentence implies that going to Laura's house to study is an option, but not an obligation. [[4]] #### 5. We will/might have a test in class tomorrow, but we’re not sure. Both words, **will** and **might**, can be used in this sentence, but they convey slightly different meanings. - If we use **will**, it suggests a higher degree of certainty that there will be a test. - If we use **might**, it suggests a lower degree of certainty, indicating that there is a possibility of having a test, but it is not confirmed. [[5]] #### 6. Let me see if I can/might help you with your homework. Both words, **can** and **might**, can be used in this sentence, but they convey slightly different meanings. - If we use **can**, it suggests that the speaker is confident in their ability to help with the homework. - If we use **might**, it suggests that the speaker is unsure if they will be able to help. [[6]] #### 7. The school decided that we may not/won’t have a party this year. The correct word in this sentence is **won't**. The sentence implies that the school has made a decision not to have a party this year. [[7]] #### 8. Mr. Moore, could/should I ask you a question? Both words, **could** and **should**, can be used in this sentence, but they convey slightly different meanings. - If we use **could**, it suggests a polite request to ask a question. - If we use **should**, it suggests that it would be appropriate or advisable to ask a question. [[8]] I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.