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Modal verbs

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A few years ago, wearing a suit was obligatory in the office. (Have to)

A few years ago, you had to wear a suit in the office

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I really think it is important for me to eat less sugar. (MUST)

I really must eat less sugar

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They weren’t allowed to take breaks during working hours. (Couldn’t)

They couldn’t take breaks during working hours

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Is it obligatory to wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle in your country? (Have to)

Do you have to wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle in your country?

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It wasn’t necessary for him to buy a new phone. (Have to)

He didn’t have to buy a new phone

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Smoking was permitted in the building until last year. (Could)

You could smoke in the last building until last year

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The manager says it’s necessary to arrive at the store half an hour before it opens. (Have to)

We have to arrive at the store half an hour before it opens

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Eating and drinking are prohibited in the library. (Can’t )

You can’t eat or drink in the library

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Eating and drinking are prohibited in the library. (Can’t )

You can’t eat or drink in the library

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Eating and drinking are prohibited in the library. (Can’t )

You can’t eat or drink in the library

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