Share Modal verbs: should/ought to/must/have to/can
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I must/have to ride a bike to school, because my parents won't give me a ride.
have to
She has a nasty cold - she should/shouldn't stay at home.
should
You ought not to/ought to tell lies.
ought not to
You mustn't/don't have to cross the road when the light is red!
mustn't
The teacher told us we don't have to/can't do the homework if we are too tired.
don't have to
I can't/can sing too well, but I will try my best!
can't
My mum told me - you mustn't/have to clean your room if you want to go out today...
have to
You ought to/ought not to buy a ticket when you enter an aquapark.
ought to
You have a terrible backache - you should/shouldn't lift anything heavy!
shouldn't
I must/have to study very hard, since I want to become a doctor.
must
You mustn't/don't have to enter without a mask here - it's forbidden.
mustn't
I can/can't - ride a bike - look, I am perfect at this!
can
