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  • It’s obligatory for visitors to wear a hat. (MUST)
    Visitors must wear a hat.
  • If you’ve got a headache you ... lie down for a minute.
    ought to
    needn’t
    have to
  • It’s essential that we finish the project soon. (HAVE GOT TO)
    We have/’ve got to finish the project soon.
  • It isn’t necessary for Sandra to bring a racquet. (NEEDN'T)
    Sandra needn’t bring a racquet.
  • If you panic, you ... take a deep breath.
    mustn't
    should
    needn't
  • You ... drive if you feel dizzy.
    mustn't
    have to
    ought to
  • You’re not allowed to feed the animals. (MUSTN'T)
    You mustn’t feed the animals.
  • Getting some rest would be good for them. (SHOULD)
    They should get some rest.
  • I think it’s a good idea if we book a table. (OUGHT TO)
    We ought to book a table.
  • When my parents are out, I ... look after my little sister.
    have to
    should
    mustn't
  • It's getting late. You ... go to bed soon.
    don't have to
    needn't
    had better go
  • There’s no obligation for you to decide today. (DON'T HAVE TO)
    You don’t have to decide today.
  • This reaction is completely normal. You ... worry.
    needn't
    should
    need to
  • A Wendy should chill out. B Wendy ought to relax
    same meaning
    different meaning
  • A You must remember your passport. B You mustn’t forget your passport.
    different meaning
    same meaning
  • A Calvin has to stay inside. B Calvin doesn’t have to go outside
    same meaning
    different meaning
  • I'm so stressed. I ... relax.
    don't have to
    need to
    mustn't
  • You ... print this form. You can email it to us.
    have to
    don't have to
    must
  • It would be really bad if you missed this train. (HAD BETTER)
    You had/’d better not miss this train.
  • A We’ve got to get there early. B We mustn’t get there late.
    same meaning
    different meaning
  • A I need to pass all my exams. B I shouldn’t fail any of my exams.
    different meaning
    same meaning
  • A He’d better drink lots of water. B He ought to stay hydrated.
    different meaning
    same meaning