Svolgi i seguenti 15 esercizi sui verbi modali di obbligo e consiglio (must, have to, mustn't, don't have to, should, ought to, had better, need). Lavora con attenzione, leggi bene il contesto di ogni frase e, dove richiesto, motiva la scelta del modale. Scrivi le risposte sul quaderno o nello spazio dedicato.
- Tom is a soldier in the British Army. According to military rules, he ___ wear his uniform every day on duty. Choose the most appropriate modal.
- A) should
- B) has to
- C) ought to
- D) had better
- "You ___ touch that wire! It's extremely dangerous and you could get a serious electric shock." Which option expresses the strongest prohibition?
- A) don't have to
- B) shouldn't
- C) mustn't
- D) needn't
- The sentences "You mustn't bring your laptop" and "You don't have to bring your laptop" have the same meaning in English.
- Vero / Falso
- The verb "must" has no past form of its own, so to talk about a past obligation we normally use "had to".
- Vero / Falso
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Yesterday the weather was awful, so we ___ (have to) cancel our trip to the seaside and stay at home all day. Complete with the correct form.
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Listen, Marta, you ___ (should / negative) speak to your little brother like that: he is only six years old and he doesn't understand. Complete with the contracted negative form.
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"___ I open the window? It's getting really hot in this classroom." Complete the question with the modal used to ask for advice or permission politely.
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You ___ better not tell Grandpa about the broken vase tonight; he is already tired and a bit upset. Complete with the missing word.
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Match each English sentence on the left with its correct Italian translation on the right. | Colonna A | Colonna B | |---|---| | You must finish your homework before dinner. | È vietato parcheggiare qui. | | You mustn't park here. | Non sei obbligato a portare la cravatta. | | You don't have to wear a tie. | Dovresti farti vedere da un medico. | | You should see a doctor. | Faresti meglio ad andare via adesso. | | You'd better leave now. | Devi finire i compiti prima di cena. |
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Match each situation on the left with the most suitable modal expression on the right. | Colonna A | Colonna B | |---|---| | A road sign next to a school | You should stop smoking. | | A friend with a bad cough who keeps smoking | Visitors mustn't speak loudly. | | A library full of silent students | You don't have to get up early. | | A relaxed Saturday morning at home | You'd better revise tonight. | | A serious warning before an important exam | Drivers must slow down. |
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Which sentence is grammatically correct in standard English?
- A) She musts study harder if she wants to pass.
- B) She must to study harder if she wants to pass.
- C) She must study harder if she wants to pass.
- D) She must studies harder if she wants to pass.
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Translate into English, choosing the most suitable modal and explaining briefly why: "L'anno scorso ho dovuto studiare moltissimo per l'esame di latino."
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Your best friend tells you she is worried about an important interview tomorrow. Give her at least two pieces of advice in English using different modal verbs (for example should, ought to and had better).
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Write a short paragraph (about 80-100 words) describing the rules and recommendations in your school. Use at least one example of must, have to, mustn't, don't have to and should. Underline the modal verbs you use.
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Read the dialogue and rewrite it correcting ALL the mistakes related to modal verbs of obligation and advice. Anna: "I must to call my mother tonight." Luca: "You shoulds tell her about the trip." Anna: "Yes, but I don't must speak too long, it's expensive." Luca: "You had better to use a video call, it's free!"