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  • We use DIDN'T HAVE TO to talk about...
    Lack of obligation in the past
  • She ___ drive yet because she’s still learning.
    can't
  • After a conjugated verb, the next verb must be in the __________. Example: Have to + ________
    INFINITIVE
  • You ___ take an umbrella; it’s not going to rain.
    don't have to
  • You ___ bring any documents; they’re all electronic now.
    don't have to
  • He ___ cook really well, but he prefers to order takeout.
    can
  • You ___ park here; it's a no-parking zone.
    can't
  • We use COULDN´T to talk about...
    (Lack of) Ability in the past
  • I ___ believe how much traffic there was this morning.
    couldn't
  • I ___ go to the meeting yesterday because I was sick.
    couldn't
  • He ___ stay up late tonight to prepare for the presentation.
    has to
  • I ___ play the piano, but I’m learning.
    can't
  • I ___ sleep well last night because it was too noisy.
    couldn't
  • When I was a child, I ___ climb trees really easily.
    could
  • She ___ swim very well when she was younger.
    could
  • You ___ call me if you need help with your homework.
    can
  • We use DON'T HAVE TO to talk about...
    Lack of obligation in the present
  • We use HAVE TO to talk about...
    Obligation in the present
  • My mom says that I ________ eat everything on my plate. It's ok if I don't eat something.
    don't have to
  • I ___ go to the store today because I have enough groceries.
    don't have to
  • We use HAD TO to talk about...
    Obligation in the past
  • She ___ attend the meeting yesterday because she’s on vacation.
    couldn't
  • You ___ go to the supermarket today; we’re going out for dinner.
    don't have to
  • We ___ finish all the work today; the deadline is next week.
    don't have to
  • She ___________ finish the book yesterday. She has to return it to the library tomorrow.
    didn't have to
  • The dog _______ reach the ball.
    can't
  • She ___ see very well without her glasses.
    can't
  • We ___ stay up late to finish the work last night.
    had to
  • He ___ leave early yesterday because of an emergency.
    had to
  • She _______ do homework yesterday because it was Friday.
    didn't have to
  • They ___ wear uniforms to school when they were younger.
    had to
  • We use COULD to talk about...
    Ability in the past
  • They ___ bring their passports yesterday because they didn't leave the country.
    didn't have to
  • You ___ worry about bringing anything to the party. My parents are buying everything.
    don't have to
  • I ___ finish this report before the end of the day.
    have to