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This document explains the use of modal verbs related to obligation, necessity, and prohibition. It outlines the differences between 'have to', 'must', 'mustn't', and 'don't have to', providing examples for each. Additionally, it includes vocabulary related to urgency, qualifications, and everyday situations.

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grammar 7c

This document explains the use of modal verbs related to obligation, necessity, and prohibition. It outlines the differences between 'have to', 'must', 'mustn't', and 'don't have to', providing examples for each. Additionally, it includes vocabulary related to urgency, qualifications, and everyday situations.

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MODAL

VERBS

Unit 7C.
Obligation

Rules that you must follow.

Doing your homework is an


obligation.
We use have to + verb (infinitive) to
talk about rules and obligations.

I have to speak English at


work.

She has to get up at seven


every day.
Necessary

You really need it.

Food is necessary to grow.


We use don't have to + verb
(infinitive) to say that there is no
obligation, or that something is not
necessary.
We don't have to wear a
uniform at this school.

He doesn't have to work on


Saturdays.
We use do / does to make questions
and negatives.
Do l have to buy a grammar
book?

What time does she have to get


up in the morning?

Do I have to go?
NOT Have I to go?
We use must + verb (infinitive without
to) to talk about rules and obligations.

You must do your homework


tonight.

She must tidy her room before


she goes out.
Prohibited

You never do it.

Smoking is prohibited.
We use mustn't + verb (infinitive
without to) to say something is
prohibited.
You mustn't leave your bags here.
(mustn't = must not)

I mustn't forget to call her tonight.


Must/ mustn't are the same for all
persons.

Must I go to bed now?

When must we decide


about the party?
Government

People who make


rules and control
the country.

The government
makes laws to keep
people safe.
Law

A rule made by the


government.

A law says you have


to wear a seatbelt
in the car.
We normally use have to for a general
obligation (a rule at work / school or a
law). (Outside obligation)
We have to start work at
seven.
We normally use must for a personal
obligation. (Inside obligation)
You must go to bed now!
But often we can use either must or
have to.
Mustn't and don't have to have
completely different meanings.

You mustn't go. = It's prohibited.


Don't go.

You don't have to go. = You can


go if you want to, but it's not
obligatory / necessary.
We often use have to and must with
impersonal you (you = people in
general).
You have to wear a seatbelt in a
car.

You mustn't take photos in the


museum.
Give a lift

Take someone in
your car.

Dad will give me a


lift to school today.
Nervous

Scared or worried.

I feel nervous
before a big test.
Awake

Not sleeping.

I was still awake at


10 p.m.
Regularly

Often, usually.

I brush my teeth
regularly every day.
Election

A vote to choose
a leader.

In an election,
people vote for
the president.
Hurry up

Be quick.

Example: Hurry up
or we’ll miss the
bus!
Thirsty

You want to drink.

I’m thirsty after


playing soccer.
Heavy

Hard to lift or carry.

That box is too


heavy for me.
Urgent

Important to do
now.

It's urgent—call the


doctor right away!
Qualified

To have skills to do
something.

She is qualified to
teach math.

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