Grammar in Use 31, 32, 37

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Must / Have to

Have to: it is necessary to do it / I am obliged to do it

Must: written rules or instructions

Must / Have to: can both be used to express an opinion

We cannot use must in the past: We were late yesterday and then we had to hurry.

Mustn't / Don't have to

You mustn't do that: I forbid you to do that

You don't have to do that: It is not necessary to do that

Look at the sign:
You ______ stop.

1. must
2. have to

Look at the teacher.
You _____ listen to him.

1. must
2. have to

This is a fantastic game. You ____ play it.

1. must
2. have to

You ______ help me. I can do it myself.

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

I ____ leave every day at eight.

1. must
2. have to

You ______ enter there. It is dangerous.

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

You ____ play this game if you don't want to.

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

Mustn't / Needn't

You mustn't sleep in my class - it is forbidden

You needn't worry - you don't have to worry

They ____ stay here. It is dangerous.

1. mustn't
2. needn't

You ____ worry about the money, I have plenty.

1. mustn't
2. needn't

He ____ work so hard, it is not necessary.

1. mustn't
2. needn't

We ____ leave before the bell rings or the teacher will be angry.

1. mustn't
2. needn't

You ____ tell anyone. It is still a secret.

1. mustn't
2. needn't

Can / could / would

Can you help me?

Could you help me?

Would you be able to help me?

Can / could / would

Asking people to do things: Can you wait? / Could you wait?

Asking for things: Can / Could / May I have a cup of coffee?

Asking to do things: Can / could / may I use your phone?

Offering to do things: Can I help you?

Offering and inviting: Would you like ....? I'd like ........

He asked me if he ____ borrow my bike.

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

____ I come in?

1. Can
2. Could
3. May
4. Will

____ I help you?

1. Can
2. Could
3. May
4. Might

Excuse me. _____ a cup of coffee, please. (Be polite)

1. I would like
2. I want
3. I must have
4. I'd like

Which one is incorrect?

1. Do you mind if I paint your portrait?
2. Is it alright if I paint your portrait?
3. Is it OK if I paint your portrait?
4. Is it good if I paint your portrait?