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: I will call you when your computer is repaired, so you don’t need to wait here. (required)
I will call you when your computer is repaired, so you aren't required to wait here.
Restate this sentence: You don’t have to bring a towel because they give you one at the gym. (required)
You aren't required to bring a towel because they give you one at the gym.
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: We are supposed to leave in a few minutes. (ought to)
We ought to leave in a few minutes.
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 licence in Turkey.
Not correct! - You are required to be 18 to get a driving license in Turkey.
Is this sentence correct? Everyone is required to wear suitable sports clothing and footwear.
Correct!
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!
