B2.1 Modals of obligation, prohibition and advice | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

People with no vaccination certificate are _______ visiting cinemas, theatres or even cafes.

prohibited / forbidden from

Excuse me, sir! You _____ park here. Can you see the sign?

can't / mustn't

You __________ press that button under any circumstances, OK?!

mustn't

I __________ study harder. I want to be a top student!

must

__________ you __________ walk your dog or not?

Do/ have to

You ____________ see a doctor about your earache or it may get worse!

must/should

__________ I buy the blue T-shirt or the red one? I can't choose!

Should

Your hair is too long! You __________ have it cut!

should

My jeans don't fit me anymore. I have to / must lose some weight.

must = personal obligation

We don't have to/ mustn't hurry. We have plenty of time.

don't have to

Paraphrase: Doctors are obliged to wear white coats at work.

Doctors have to wear white coats at work.

Paraphrase: I'm not obliged to go to workshops. It's my choice.

I don't have to go to workshops.

Paraphrase: It's my obligation to be at work at 8 a.m.

I have to be at work at 8 a.m.

Paraphrase: It's prohibited to use a cell phone here.

You mustn't / can't use a cell phone here.

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

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!

What's the difference? You should see a doctor. vs You must see a doctor.

Must - stronger advice/ recommendation