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A2

Must, have to and should Exercises

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Must, have to and should · A2. Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they.

Practise Must, have to and should in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide.

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Must, have to and should — Knowledge map
Must, have to and should — Knowledge map

01Requirements with have to

Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they.

He has to sign in.

02Forbidden or not necessary

Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different.

You must not park here.

03Advice with should

Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action.

You should check the address.

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The rule says all staff have to wear badges. Nina ___ to wear one too.

Complete the sentence using the have to pattern for obligation.

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Step 1 · Warm-up

Warm-up

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Step 2 · Build the skill

Requirements with have to

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Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they.

He has to sign in.
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Step 3 · Build the skill

Forbidden or not necessary

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Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different.

You must not park here.
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Step 4 · Build the skill

Advice with should

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Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action.

You should check the address.
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Step 5 · New contexts

New contexts

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Step 6 · A fresh challenge

A fresh challenge

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Must, have to and should

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Must, have to and should

Lesson points

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Requirements with have to

Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they.

He has to sign in.
02

Forbidden or not necessary

Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different.

You must not park here.
03

Advice with should

Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action.

You should check the address.

Questions & answers

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D01 · Warm-up

The rule says all staff have to wear badges. Nina ___ to wear one too.

Complete the sentence using the have to pattern for obligation.

  1. does
  2. has
  3. have
  4. is
Answer & explanation
has

Look at “The rule says all staff have to wear badges. Nina ___ to wear one too.”. Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they. Complete sentence: “The rule says all staff have to wear badges. Nina has to wear one too.”.

D02 · Warm-up

It is optional to bring lunch. You ___ bring it.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. do not have to
  2. must not
  3. are forbidden to
  4. cannot
Answer & explanation
do not have to

Look at “It is optional to bring lunch. You ___ bring it.”. Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different. Complete sentence: “It is optional to bring lunch. You do not have to bring it.”.

D03 · Warm-up

My advice is to rest. You should ___ a break. (take)

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. to take
  2. takes
  3. taking
  4. take
Answer & explanation
take

Look at “My advice is to rest. You should ___ a break. (take)”. Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action. Complete sentence: “My advice is to rest. You should take a break. (take)”.

P01 · Build the skill

I ___ to show my ticket before entering. (have)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
have

Reference completion: “I have to show my ticket before entering. (have)”. Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they.

P02 · Build the skill

The sign says entry is forbidden. You ___ enter.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. do not have to
  2. need not
  3. are allowed to
  4. must not
Answer & explanation
must not

Look at “The sign says entry is forbidden. You ___ enter.”. Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different. Complete sentence: “The sign says entry is forbidden. You must not enter.”.

P03 · Build the skill

For safety, you should not ___ while driving. (text)

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. to text
  2. texting
  3. text
  4. texts
Answer & explanation
text

Look at “For safety, you should not ___ while driving. (text)”. Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action. Complete sentence: “For safety, you should not text while driving. (text)”.

P04 · Build the skill

Each player ___ to arrive by eight. (have)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
has

Reference completion: “Each player has to arrive by eight. (have)”. Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they.

R01 · New contexts

The children ___ to wait for a teacher. (have)

Complete the sentence using the have to pattern for obligation.

  1. have
  2. are
  3. has
  4. does
Answer & explanation
have

Look at “The children ___ to wait for a teacher. (have)”. Have to expresses a requirement. Use has to with he/she/it and have to with I/you/we/they. Complete sentence: “The children have to wait for a teacher. (have)”.

R02 · New contexts

The museum is free today. You ___ pay.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. do not have to
  2. must not
  3. are forbidden to
  4. cannot
Answer & explanation
do not have to

Look at “The museum is free today. You ___ pay.”. Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different. Complete sentence: “The museum is free today. You do not have to pay.”.

R03 · New contexts

If you want better sleep, you should ___ less coffee. (drink)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
drink

Reference completion: “If you want better sleep, you should drink less coffee. (drink)”. Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action.

X01 · A fresh challenge

Touching the cable is prohibited. You ___ touch it.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. do not have to
  2. need not
  3. must not
  4. are allowed to
Answer & explanation
must not

Look at “Touching the cable is prohibited. You ___ touch it.”. Must not means prohibited; do not have to means not necessary. These meanings are different. Complete sentence: “Touching the cable is prohibited. You must not touch it.”.

X02 · A fresh challenge

You look ill. You should ___ a doctor. (see)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
see

Reference completion: “You look ill. You should see a doctor. (see)”. Should + base verb gives advice; should not/shouldn’t + base verb advises against an action.

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