Modals (hulpwerkwoorden) theme 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Modal Verbs 

(hulpwerkwoorden)

must, have to, should, ought to

Should

Hoe ?

Should/should not + het hele werkwoord

Wanneer?

Als jij vindt dat iets (niet) zou moeten. 

Je geeft advies of je raad iets af.

Voorbeelden

We should invite Kate to our birthday party.

You shouldn't go to bed so late.

He should eat less candy.

Must

Hoe ?

must/must not + het hele werkwoord

Wanneer?

Als jij vindt dat iets (niet) moet.

Must is krachtiger dan should.

Voorbeelden

You mustn't talk during his presentation.

They must wear a suit to the interview.

Has to/have to

Hoe ?

has to/have to + hele werkwoord

Wanneer?

zekerheid, noodzaak of verplichting

wanneer iets moet van iemand anders / een regel of wet.

Voorbeelden

This answer has to be correct (zekerheid)

The soup has to be stirred continiously to prevent burning.(noodzaak)

They have to wear a school uniform. (verplichting)

They have to be home at eight o'clock. (verplichting)

Don't/doesn't have to

Hoe"?

don't have to/ doesn't have to + hele werkwoord

Wanneer?

Het betekent dan 'niet hoeven'.

Je geeft aan dat er geen verplichting is. 

(het hoeft niet persé) 

Voorbeelden

You don't have to wear a tie with your suit.

She doesn't have to walk her dog.

I don't have to do the dishes.

Ought to

Hoe ?

ought to + hele werkwoord

Wanneer?

Jezelf of anderen advies geven

vertellen dat iets gedaan zou moeten worden

vragen naar eigen verplichting.

Je vertaalt dit vaak als: "behoren/horen"

Voorbeelden

You ought to stay seated at all times.

I think we ought to leave now.

The rides ought to be checked twice a year.

You ….. check out this new online magazine.

1. ought to
2. have to
3. should

Carol ….. pay for her lunch.

1. don't have to
2. mustn't
3. doesn't has to
4. doesn't have to

You really ….. take a trip to the Grand Canyon! I think it is so beautiful.

1. must
2. have to
3. ought

They are really ill, so they ….. see a doctor.

1. don't have to
2. have to
3. doesn't have to
4. ought to

"You ….. pay more attention in class", the teacher said.

1. ought to
2. have to
3. don't have to

I ….. see that film. It is said to be fantastic!

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

According to this year's schoolrules, we ….. put our phones in our lockers.

1. must
2. should
3. have to
4. don't have to

What did you learn today?

What is still difficult for you?