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English grammar worksheet focusing on modals of obligation, lack of necessity, and prohibition.

Worksheet titled "Activity 11 - Modals of Obligation, Lack of Necessity and Prohibition" with exercises on completing sentences using "mustn't" and "don't have to," choosing correct options, and writing sentences about jobs using modals.

Worksheet titled "Activity 11 - Modals of Obligation, Lack of Necessity and Prohibition" with exercises on completing sentences using "mustn't" and "don't have to," choosing correct options, and writing sentences about jobs using modals.

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A. Complete the following sentences with “mustn’t” or “don’t have to.”



We need to understand the difference between:
- mustn’t = prohibition (you are not allowed to do something)
- don’t have to = lack of necessity (you are allowed not to do it, but you can if you want)

#### 1. The museum is free. You ______ pay for the entrance.
don’t have to
→ It’s not necessary to pay because it’s free.
*mustn’t* would mean "you're not allowed to pay", which doesn't make sense here.

#### 2. You have to wear a uniform at school. You ______ wear blue jeans.
mustn’t
→ Wearing blue jeans is not allowed (prohibited) because you must wear a uniform.
*don’t have to* would mean "you don’t need to", but that’s not the same as being forbidden.

#### 3. The speed limit is 90 km per hour. You ______ drive faster.
mustn’t
→ Driving faster than 90 km/h is illegal, so it's prohibited.

#### 4. You live in a very small place. You ______ clean it every day. Just clean it twice.
don’t have to
→ Cleaning daily is not required, only twice is enough.

#### 5. Your job is from Monday to Friday. You ______ come on weekends.
don’t have to
→ It’s not necessary to work on weekends; your job is only Mon–Fri.

#### 6. That river is extremely dangerous. You ______ swim in it.
mustn’t
→ Swimming is dangerous and forbidden — it’s a safety rule.

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A Answers:


1. don’t have to
2. mustn’t
3. mustn’t
4. don’t have to
5. don’t have to
6. mustn’t

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B. Choose the correct option.



Now we use:
- have to / has to = obligation (external rules, duties)
- must = strong obligation, often internal or formal rules
- don’t have to / doesn’t have to = no obligation
- mustn’t = prohibition

#### 1) She DON’T HAVE TO / DOESN’T HAVE TO / MUST wash the dishes now. I’ll do it later.
doesn’t have to
→ Correct form: subject + auxiliary verb (does) + not + have to.
"Don’t have to" is incorrect with "she" (needs auxiliary).
"must" means she must wash them, but the sentence says she won’t.

#### 2) My brother HAVE TO / HAS TO / DOESN’T HAVE TO wear a tie at his work. He is a lawyer.
has to
→ Third person singular → "has to".
Also, lawyers often wear ties, so it’s an obligation.

#### 3) You MUSTN’T / MUST smoke in public places. It’s prohibited.
mustn’t
→ Prohibited = not allowed → mustn’t

#### 4) We have a meeting with our boss tomorrow at 9 am. We MUSTN’T / DON’T HAVE TO be late.
mustn’t
→ Being late is not allowed — it's a strict rule.
"don’t have to" implies it’s optional, but missing the meeting is bad.

#### 5) I HAVE TO / MUST / DON’T HAVE TO tidy my room today because I cleaned it yesterday.
don’t have to
→ No obligation since it was already done.

#### 6) We MUSTN’T / DON’T HAVE TO forget to set the alarms before we leave our house.
mustn’t
→ This is a prohibition against forgetting — it's important to remember.
“Mustn’t forget” = you are not allowed to forget.
(“Don’t have to” would mean “it’s not necessary”, which is wrong.)

#### 7) We MUST / DON’T HAVE TO bring our passports or we won’t board the plane.
must
→ It's a requirement — without passport, you can’t fly.
“Must” is stronger and more appropriate than “have to” here (though both could work, “must” is better).

#### 8) You MUSTN’T / DON’T HAVE TO / HAVE TO drink and drive.
mustn’t
→ Drinking and driving is illegal and prohibited.

#### 9) Sarah comes to the party because she DOESN’T HAVE TO / HAS TO / HAVE TO work tomorrow.
doesn’t have to
→ She’s free because she doesn’t need to work tomorrow.
So she can come to the party.

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B Answers:


1. doesn’t have to
2. has to
3. mustn’t
4. mustn’t
5. don’t have to
6. mustn’t
7. must
8. mustn’t
9. doesn’t have to

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C. Look at these jobs. Write sentences using MUST, HAVE TO, DON’T/DOESN’T HAVE TO and MUSTN’T. There is only one correct answer for each.



We need to choose the correct modal based on whether something is:
- Required (must / have to)
- Not required (don’t have to)
- Forbidden (mustn’t)

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#### 1. A waiter
| Task | Sentence |
|------|---------|
| steal food | mustn’t steal food. (It's illegal and unethical) |
| be nice to customers | has to be nice to customers. (Professional duty) |
| use a computer | doesn’t have to use a computer. (Not always required, depends on restaurant) |

> Note: "Must" vs "have to" – both can be used for obligation, but “have to” is more common in everyday speech. For consistency, we'll use “has to” for third person.

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#### 2. A doctor
| Task | Sentence |
|------|---------|
| understand the human body | must understand the human body. (Essential knowledge) |
| speak at least three languages | doesn’t have to speak at least three languages. (Not required for all doctors) |
| be afraid of blood | mustn’t be afraid of blood. (If they are, they can’t do their job well) |

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#### 3. A pilot
| Task | Sentence |
|------|---------|
| wear a uniform | has to wear a uniform. (Standard requirement) |
| be afraid of flying | mustn’t be afraid of flying. (Would prevent them from flying safely) |
| carry a gun | doesn’t have to carry a gun. (Not required unless it’s a military or special flight) |

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C Answers:



#### 1. A waiter
- mustn’t steal food
- has to be nice to customers
- doesn’t have to use a computer

#### 2. A doctor
- must understand the human body
- doesn’t have to speak at least three languages
- mustn’t be afraid of blood

#### 3. A pilot
- has to wear a uniform
- mustn’t be afraid of flying
- doesn’t have to carry a gun

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Final Summary:



#### A.
1. don’t have to
2. mustn’t
3. mustn’t
4. don’t have to
5. don’t have to
6. mustn’t

#### B.
1. doesn’t have to
2. has to
3. mustn’t
4. mustn’t
5. don’t have to
6. mustn’t
7. must
8. mustn’t
9. doesn’t have to

#### C.
1. A waiter:
- mustn’t steal food
- has to be nice to customers
- doesn’t have to use a computer

2. A doctor:
- must understand the human body
- doesn’t have to speak at least three languages
- mustn’t be afraid of blood

3. A pilot:
- has to wear a uniform
- mustn’t be afraid of flying
- doesn’t have to carry a gun

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