1 Choose the correct modal and complete the sentences with the endings below.
1 In our school, we shouldn’t / don’t have to wear a uniform – … …B…
2 You should / mustn’t cover your mouth when you cough …
3 You ought to / mustn’t pay attention when people are speaking – …
4 In some countries you should / have to pay for an X-ray, …
5 You don’t have to / mustn’t put water on a fat fire – …
6 You should / shouldn’t play sport if you’re injured – …
7 You mustn’t / have to put all electronic devices through the scanner at the airport …
A … it’s extremely dangerous. You’ll get burned.
B … we can wear what we like.
C … you’ll take longer to recover.
D … as part of the security check.
E … or you’ll spread germs.
F … it’s polite to listen.
G … but here it’s free.
Answer
1 don’t have to … B
2 should … E
3 ought to … F
4 have to … G
5 mustn’t … A
6 shouldn’t … C
7 have to … D
2 Make the sentences true for you. Can you explain why?
1 In my school, we ……have to…… wear a uniform.
………It’s a school rule. ………
2 You ………………. take a tablet if you have a headache.
…………………………………………
3 People ………………. answer the phone while driving.
…………………………………………
4 Children ………………. see the dentist every year.
…………………………………………
5 Teenagers ………………. drink energy drinks when they’re tired.
…………………………………………
6 In my country, we ………………. pay for health care.
…………………………………………
Answer
Possible answers:
1 have to … It’s a school rule.
2 should … Your headache will stop.
3 mustn’t … It‘s very dangerous.
4 should … It’s important to take care of your teeth.
5 shouldn’t … These drinks have a lot of sugar.
6 don’t have to … It’s free.
3 Cross out or add a word in each sentence.
1 You asked me what you should to do.
2 You don’t have to be worry about me.
3 The girls mustn’t to eat fish. They’re allergic.
4 You no shouldn’t eat a lot before swimming.
5 I think everyone should to keep fit.
6 I think you ought see a doctor soon.
Answer
1 to
2 be
3 to
4 no
5 to
6 … ought to see …
4 Complete the conversation with an appropriate modal.
Aisha: You ready for the big trip tomorrow?
Mikaela: Yeah, I’m a bit nervous though.
Aisha: Well, you really 1……shouldn’t…… worry. Flying is the safest way to travel.
Mikaela: I know I 2………………. be more relaxed, but it’s not easy. Anyway, I’m really looking forward to getting there. 3………………. I bring a towel for the beach?
Aisha: No, we 4………………. bring any towels – the hotel provides them, for the room and for the beach, but you 5………………. forget to bring your passport, OK?
Mikaela: Very funny. I promise I won’t forget it this time.
Aisha: I hope not. Well, you 6………………. get some sleep. We 7………………. be at the airport in seven hours.
Mikaela: Seven hours? I haven’t packed my bag yet.
Aisha: Well, you 8………………. get packing then! See you in the morning.
Answer
1 shouldn’t
2 should / ought to
3 Should
4 don’t have to
5 mustn’t
6 should / ought to
7 have to
8 should / ought to
5 Make the sentences true for you.
1 Next week I have to ………………………………. .
2 Next week I don’t have to ………………………………. .
3 Next week I should ………………………………. .
4 Next week I mustn’t forget to ………………………………. .
5 Before I go to bed, I should ………………………………. .
Answer
Students’ own answers.
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