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Modals of obligation, prohibition and advice

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    Modals of obligation, prohibition and advice
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  • Which modal verb(s) do we use to give advice?
    should/ ought to
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  • What's the difference? You should see a doctor. vs You must see a doctor.
    Must - stronger advice/ recommendation
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  • What's the difference? I have to get up earlier tomorrow because..... I must get up earlier tomorrow.
    I have to : external obligation e.g. because I have a meeting at 7:30. Must: I say so! I feel so! I want to get up early: this is MY, MY , MY decision!
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  • What's the difference? You don't have to go shopping. You mustn't go shopping.
    don't have to: not necessary / mustn't: prohibition
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  • Paraphrase: It's prohibited to use a cell phone here.
    You mustn't use a cell phone here.
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  • Paraphrase: It's my obligation to be at work at 8 a.m.
    I have to be at work at 8 a.m.
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  • Paraphrase: I'm not obliged to go to workshops. It's my choice.
    I don't have to go to workshops.
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  • Doctors are obliged to wear white coats at work.
    Doctors have to wear white coats at work.
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  • We don't have to/ mustn't hurry. We have plenty of time.
    don't have to
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  • My jeans don't fit me anymore. I have to/ must lose some weight.
    must/ personal obligation
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  • Your hair is too long! You __________ have it cut!
    should / ought to
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  • __________ I buy the blue T-shirt or the red one? I can't choose!
    Should
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  • You ____________ to see a doctor about your earache or it may get worse!
    ought
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  • __________ you __________ walk your dog or not?
    Do/ have to
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  • I __________ study harder. I want to be a top student!
    must
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  • You __________ press that button under any circumstances, OK?!
    mustn't
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