Modal verbs should, ought to, must, have to

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Modals

Must, have to, should, ought to

What do "Must" and "Have to" mean?

What do "Should" and "Ought to" mean?

There's also a difference between "should" and "ought to". Do you know what it is?

1. Yes
2. No

There's a difference between "must" and "have to". Do you know what it is?

1. Yes
2. No

Verschil ought to - should 

Dit verschil is KLEIN. 

SHOULD	OUGHT TO:
Informeel	Formeel
Minder sterk	Sterker
Advies aan jezelf of mensen die je goed kent	Advies vanuit autoriteiten etc.

Verschil have to - must 

HAVE (GOT) TO	MUST
De verplichting wordt door IEMAND ANDERS opgelegd	De verplichting of noodzaak wordt persoonlijk gevoeld
Sterk advies	Sterk advies.
Voorkeur in spreektaal	Niet erg gebruikelijk in spreektaal

You ...... take warm clothes with you to Dublin. It might be cold at night. Just saying.

1. should
2. must
3. ought
4. have to

I ...... go to bed now, or I won’t be fit tomorrow.

1. must
2. have to
3. should
4. ought to

The rides .................. be checked twice a year (zouden moeten - formeel)

1. should
2. ought to
3. have to
4. must

In my opinion, you .... always ask permission before taking a photo.

1. have to
2. must
3. should
4. ought to

5. You really.................go and see a doctor about that. (advies)

1. have to
2. ought
3. should
4. must

The school rules say you .... keep your phone in your bag.

1. have to
2. must
3. should
4. ought to

Members of our club ___________________ (behoren te) know how to behave at official ceremonies.

1. must
2. have to
3. should
4. ought to

You .... listen to your mother! it's very important.

1. should
2. have to
3. must
4. ought to

You ............ go to bed a little earlier tonight. You look a bit tired.

1. have to
2. must
3. should
4. ought to

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