I didn't have enough money to pay for law school. To go to law school, I...
had to/needed to...
When I was a student, I couldn't afford to go out to eat. So, I...
had to/needed to...
Make a new sentence: At my first job, the dress code was very casual. I could wear whatever I wanted.
I didn't (have to/need to) wear a suit.
Last week, my friend invited me to dinner, and insisted on treating me. I...
didn't (have to/need to)...
I wanted to travel overseas last month. However, I ________ because...
couldn't
Make a new sentence: English wasn't required for her job. She took a course for her enjoyment.
She didn't have/need to study English for her job, but took a course for her enjoyment.
When I moved to the dormitory, I wanted to bring my dog. However, pets weren't allowed, so I...
couldn't...
Last week, I baked a cake. I already had all the ingredients at home, so I...
didn't (have to/need to)...
Math was a difficult subject for me in school. To pass my class, I...
had to/needed to...
She wanted to become a doctor. Unfortunately, her test scores were too low.
couldn't...
When I was a child, my mother cooked every meal for the family. I...
didn't (have to/need to)...
When I was a child, my mother cooked every meal for the family. But after I started living alone, I...
had to/needed to...
When I was a child, my mother cooked every meal for the family. She would get angry if I didn't finish my food. So, I...
had to/needed to finish my food OR couldn't leave food on my plate.
Make a new sentence: In the USA, women gained the right to vote in 1920.
Women in the USA couldn't vote before 1920.
When I was 15, I ________ ride a motorbike.
couldn't
Make a new sentence: He decided to become a vegetarian because he thinks animals are cute.
He didn't have to become a vegetarian, but he did because he thinks animals are cute.
