Grammar music -Modals should-have to

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Modals

should
have to
must

should

I shouldn't have eaten that lego block!

SHOULD =  advice to some else or yourself.

• something you should do
• or shouldn't have done

HAVE TO

You have to wear a seatbelt.
HAVE TO =something that is required (by law)

DON'T HAVE TO

You don't have to wear a tie.

This is not a formal party.
It means you CAN wear a tie but you don't really have to

MUST

You must not step on a landmine!
It's really important that you DON'T do this.
You don't have to step on a landmine. incorrect. It means you are not obliged to do it

DIDN'T HAVE TO

You didn't have to wait for me so long.
In PAST TENSE use have to (NOT MUST)

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
• Midriffs must be covered.

Gentlemen: it it is a requirement to wear either black or grey
morning dress which must include:
• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)
• A black or grey top hat
• Black shoes

Nothing. This ... be nothing to a love like what
we got.

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

But sorry paps you'll just ... wait

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

... I stay or ... I go?

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

If you like it then you ... ... put a ring on it.

1. must have
2. should have
3. mustn't have
4. shouldn't have

There ... ... an angel playing with your heart

1. could be
2. should be
3. has to be
4. must be

I ... ... ... you flowers and held your hand?
... ... given you all my hours when I
had the chance.

1. should have bought/ must have
2. could have bought /should have
3. should have bought/ should have
4. must buy / should have

You ...look at me when I am talking to you.

1. could
2. would
3. should

I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ..... be here somewhere!

1. can
2. could
3. must
4. would

You really ..... be late again

1. must not
2. don't have to be

If you don’t start working harder, you ..... repeat the course next year.

1. have to
2. must
3. will have to

Phone her now. She ..... home by now.

1. has to be
2. must be
3. would be

You ..... forget your sun cream. It’s going to be very hot!

1. don't have to
2. mustn't
3. needn't

Entrance to the museum was free. We ..... pay to get in.

1. needn't
2. didn't need to

Present a 'survival tip' for a new classmate. Use should/must(not) or has to

explain should/ have to

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