NECESSITY: must and have to
- I must get up early tomorrow. (personal obligation or preference, something you feel you must do)
- I have to go to football practice. (external obligation, someone tells you that it is your obligation)
PROHIBITION: mustn't
- You mustn't take it personally.
- You mustn't tell anyone. It's a secret.
DUTY or GIVING ADVICE: should and ought to:
- You really ought to start paying attention in your English classes. English is important.
- A: I've been coughing for two weeks now.
B: You should see a doctor as soon as possible.
PRESENT ABILITY (can), PAST ABILITY (could):
- I can type using all the fingers.
- I could sing for hours when I was young.
POSSIBILITY: can
- You can return the skirt if you don't like it any longer.
PERMISSIONS, REQUESTS:
- Mom, can I go out tonight?
Now, try doing the test on the link below. Good luck!
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