MODALS PRE-TEST

Might

Examples:

1. He asked if he might visit you on Sunday.

2. They want to know if they might come later. 

Obligation

Use have to and must to express obligation. There is a slight difference between the way

you use them.

 Must expresses a strong obligation or necessity.

Examples:

1. I must submit my projects before the deadline. 

2. You must finish your module on Tuesday or you will lose 90 percent of your grade.

Note: Use had to to express obligation in the past.

Example: I had to pay three thousand pesos for the process of my driver’s license.

Have to shows that the obligation comes from someone else, not the speaker.

This is usually

referring to a rule or law.

Examples:

1. We have to wear complete uniforms when we’re in school.

2. (Student to teacher) When do we have to return the module?

Note : don’t have to is used to show that there is no obligation. (not compulsory)

Examples:

1. You don't have to bring anything when you visit me.

2. They don't have to join us

Prohibition

Use can't and mustn't to show that something is prohibited. (not allowed)

 Can't (cannot) is used to say that they do NOT have permission.

Examples:

1. We can't wear cap in class.

2. They can't enter the area for coronavirus patients. 

Mustn't/Must not

Use must not to talk about what is not permitted. It is common on public signs and notices informing people of rules and laws.

Examples:

1. Visitors must not go around the prohibited area in the hospital.

2. Personal belongings must not be left unattended. 

2. Personal belongings must not be left unattended. 

Use mustn't particularly when the prohibition comes from the speaker.

3. (Parent to child) You mustn't say things like that to

someone older than you.

4. (Teacher to student) You mustn't be absent tomorrow. 

May not is the formal way to prohibit something.

Examples:

1. She may not enter the supermarket without quarantine pass.

2. Senior citizens may not go out unless necessary.