Share Modals of obligation and necessity
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Restate this sentence: You can’t smoke indoors. (allowed)
You are not allowed to smoke indoors.
Restate this sentence: We are not allowed to use our phones in class. (must)
We must not use our phones in class.
Restate this sentence: I can come home late some nights. (allowed)
I am allowed to come home late some nights.
Restate this sentence: Visitors may go into the swimming pool between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. only. (allowed)
Visitors are allowed to go into the swimming pool between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. only.
Restate this sentence: It’s not necessary for us to wear a suit at work. (have)
We don't have to wear a suit at work.
Restate this sentence: You are required to wear a seat belt at all times. (must)
You must wear a seat belt at all times.
Restate this sentence: I should clean my room once a week. (supposed)
I am supposed to clean my room once a week.
Restate this sentence: You can’t take food into the gym or pool areas. (supposed)
You are not supposed to take food into the gym or pool areas.
Is this sentence correct? Children mustn’t wear a school uniform nowadays.
Not correct! - Children don't have to / don't need to wear a school uniform nowadays.
Is this sentence correct? You needn’t come if you don’t want.
Correct! It means, you don't need to / don't have to come if you don't want.
Is this sentence correct? You aren’t supposed to be 18 to get a driving license in Ukraine.
Not correct! - You are required to be 18 to get a driving license in Turkey.
Is this sentence correct? As a rule, we are supposed to be late to the class.
Not correct! - We mustn't be late to the class!
Fill in the blank: If you are a member, you can come into the gym any time you like! Members __________ book a time for the gym.
Members don't have to / don't need to / needn't
Fill in the blank: It is a rule to take a shower before you go into the pool. You _________ take a shower before you go into the pool.
must / have to / are required to / are supposed to
Fill in the blank: Entrance to this museum is free. You ___________ pay for the tickets to the museum.
don't have to / don't need to / needn't
