Modals

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• Leerjaar 2

Modals

these verbs are never alone

they are always supporting another verb

they say something about obligation, necessity and permision

Strong obligation

Must

You think yourself that it is necessary

It is your personal opinion

The law says it

Had to = Past

Have to

Somebody else thinks it is necessary

You are forced by:

Law

Rule

Person with authority

Had to = past

Need to

It is necessary because of negative consequences

often stated in the sentence

You ______ wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Weak obligation

Should / Shouldn't

Friendly advice

Suggestions

He looks tired. He ______ go to bed early tonight.

Lack of obligation

Don't have to / Needn't / Don't need to

It is optional

You ____ write your essay again, this is okay

Asking for permision

Can / Could

It is allowed

I ____ stay out until 11 PM on weekdays.

Prohibition

Can't / Couldn't

It is/was not allowed

Mustn't

It is very important not to do something

It must absolutly not happen

DONT DO IT

You ____ leave the classroom during the lesson.

Excercise 1,2