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Permission, Obligation and Necessity

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  • Which option is NOT possible? [We need to / We've got to / We can] check out before 12 or the hotel will charge us for another night.
    We can
  • Remake this sentence using the word in brackets: We regret buying such a small house. (should)
    We shouldn't have bought such a small house.
  • How do we form the negative of had better?
    had better not
  • Which phrases imply that the rule(s) aren't always followed?
    be (not) supposed to / be (not) meant to
  • Which option is NOT possible? I [should have / must have / ought to have] packed some warmer clothes - I'm freezing!
    must have
  • Which option is NOT possible? Some members of my family [couldn't / needn't / weren't able to] attend our wedding because we held it abroad.
    needn't
  • Remake this sentence using the word in brackets: You cannot use mobile phones in this carriage. (it)
    It is not permitted to use mobile phones on this carriage.
  • Which phrase is often used in official public announcements to say what can or can't be done according to law?
    be (not) permitted to
  • Which option is NOT possible?You [mustn't / are supposed to / don't have to] walk dogs on this beach, but many people do.
    don't have to
  • Which option is NOT possible? [We ought to / We're allowed to / We'd better] look in on your mother this weekend. She hasn't been well.
    We're allowed to
  • Remake this sentence using the word in brackets: Don't be late because the class always starts on time. (better)
    You'd better not be late because the class always starts on time.
  • Which option is NOT possible? When we were children, we [couldn't / shouldn't / weren't allowed to] stay out late.
    shouldn't
  • Which two phrases do we use to talk about something that did not happen in the past and we regret?
    should have & ought to have
  • True or False: Mustn't and don't have to have the same meaning.
    False
  • Which option is NOT possible? I [mustn't / needn't / don't have to] study tonight as my exams are over.
    mustn't
  • Remake this sentence using the word in brackets: The best thing to do would be to apply for a transfer to a different apartment. (to)
    You ought to apply for a transfer to a different apartment.
  • Which phrase implies that something negative will happen if you do the opposite of what was said?
    had better
  • Remake this sentence using the word in brackets: Our teacher says we should always speak English in class, but not all of us do. (are)
    Our teacher says we're supposed to / we're meant to always speak English in class, but not all of us do.
  • Remake this sentence using the word in brackets: We're going on holiday so we can't come to your wedding. (won't)
    We're going on holiday so we won't be able to come to your wedding.