Your hair is too long! You __________ have it cut!
should
Paraphrase: It's my obligation to be at work at 8 a.m.
I have to be at work at 8 a.m.
My jeans don't fit me anymore. I have to / must lose some weight.
must = personal obligation
You __________ press that button under any circumstances, OK?!
mustn't
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: It's prohibited to use a cell phone here.
You mustn't / can't use a cell phone here.
I __________ study harder. I want to be a top student!
must
You ____________ see a doctor about your earache or it may get worse!
must/should
What's the difference? You should see a doctor. vs You must see a doctor.
Must - stronger advice/ recommendation
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 don't have to go shopping. You mustn't go shopping.
don't have to: not necessary / mustn't: prohibition
__________ you __________ walk your dog or not?
Do/ have to
Excuse me, sir! You _____ park here. Can you see the sign?
can't / mustn't
Paraphrase: I'm not obliged to go to workshops. It's my choice.
I don't have to go to workshops.
People with no vaccination certificate are _______ visiting cinemas, theatres or even cafes.
prohibited / forbidden from
__________ I buy the blue T-shirt or the red one? I can't choose!
Should
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