Lesson XI: Modals

A.6. Modal Indicates Necessity Previous patterns: John CAN PLAY the piano. I think they WILL MOVE TO New York. Marcia MAY LEAVE the class. The students MUST STUDY at the dormitory. You SHOULD GO to the hospital. MUST sometimes indicates necessity: Modal Similar Meaning MUST HAVE (HAS)+TO-AF New pattern: S-Block Modal-AF … … Modal+Base-AF … You MUST PAY the bill now. Mary MUST GO to the hospital. Exercise: A.6.1. Practice MUST Use MUST to rephrase the statements given. For example: You have to take the exam this month . YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM THIS MONTH . 1. They have to take a course in English . 2. He has to work for his tuition . 3. Mary has to take the dog to a vet . 4. People have to keep the environment tidy and clean . 5. I have to move to a new apartment . 6. Zhu has to stay home and write the composition . 7. You have to watch your temper . 8. We have to wait for them .