Expressing Obligation and Necessity Quiz
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'must'?

  • You mustn't forget your umbrella today.
  • They mustn't be expected to submit their reports before noon.
  • She must arrive early for the meeting tomorrow. (correct)
  • I must finish my homework last night.
  • What is the past tense form of 'have to'?

  • Had to (correct)
  • Has to
  • Must have
  • Having to
  • Which statement conveys lack of necessity?

  • We have to complete our projects by the deadline.
  • Students must submit their assignments by Friday.
  • You don't have to attend the meeting if you are busy. (correct)
  • You must recycle your paper and plastic.
  • Which of the following options correctly indicates an obligation that is not allowed?

    <p>You mustn’t leave the building during a fire drill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'needn't'?

    <p>You needn't worry about the small details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct usage of 'must' or 'have to' in the context of future obligations.

    <p>You have to wear a suit tomorrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option implies a necessity for a past event?

    <p>She had to complete her thesis for graduation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Expressing Obligation

    • Must, Mustn't, Have to: Used for present and future obligation
    • Must: Example: You must stop at the 'STOP' sign.
    • Mustn't (Must not): Indicates prohibition. Example: You mustn't arrive late to work.
    • Have to: Example: You have to slow down at this junction.
    • Mustn't (must not) - no past tense: This form doesn't have a past tense.
    • Past tense of must and have to: Had to (Example: ...had to answer the phone...)

    Expressing Necessity and Lack of Necessity

    • Have to, Need to: Express necessity in present, past, and future.
    • Negative forms: Used to express lack of necessity (e.g., don't have to, needn't)
    • Example Question: What do you have (need) to do today?
    • Example Answer: I have (need) to finish a report for work but I don't need to (needn't) hand it in until tomorrow morning.
    • Example Past Tense: I needed (had) to answer the phone and deal with customer complaints.
    • Example Future Tense: We will have (need) to book an airport taxi. (Example of lack of necessity): We won’t have (need) to find a hotel.

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    Test your understanding of expressing obligation and necessity in English. This quiz covers the correct usage of 'must', 'mustn't', 'have to', and their negative forms. Challenge yourself with examples and see how well you grasp these important concepts!

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