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    The document discusses the modal verbs must and mustn't: [1] Must expresses obligation or necessity from one's own perspective. It is used to say something is important. Must is also used in formal instructions. Mustn't means it is important not to do something and is used in prohibitions. [2] Examples are given of using must and mustn't in sentences. Mustn't is used to express prohibitions while must is used to say something is important or obligatory. [3] The difference between mustn't and don't have to is explained. Mustn't means something should not be done, while don't have to means something is not necessary but can be

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    The document discusses the modal verbs must and mustn't: [1] Must expresses obligation or necessity from one's own perspective. It is used to say something is important. Must is also used in formal instructions. Mustn't means it is important not to do something and is used in prohibitions. [2] Examples are given of using must and mustn't in sentences. Mustn't is used to express prohibitions while must is used to say something is important or obligatory. [3] The difference between mustn't and don't have to is explained. Mustn't means something should not be done, while don't have to means something is not necessary but can be

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    The document discusses the modal verbs must and mustn't: [1] Must expresses obligation or necessity from one's own perspective. It is used to say something is important. Must is also used in formal instructions. Mustn't means it is important not to do something and is used in prohibitions. [2] Examples are given of using must and mustn't in sentences. Mustn't is used to express prohibitions while must is used to say something is important or obligatory. [3] The difference between mustn't and don't have to is explained. Mustn't means something should not be done, while don't have to means something is not necessary but can be

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    65 must/mustn't

    1 must
    Must is a modal verb.
    Modal verb form � Unit 61.1
    We use must when we think it is
    important to do something.
    It is our opinion, not a rule or law:
    I must get it right.
    (= I think it is important that
    I get it right.)
    I must go now - I don't want to be late.
    (= I think it is important to be on time.)
    We also use must in formal instructions,
    signs and notices. It means 'Do this!':
    Passengers must wear seat belts.
    (instruction on a plane)
    Candidates must answer six questions.
    (instructions on an exam paper)
    NATURAL ENGLISH It is possible to ask
    questions with must, but it is more
    common to use have to:
    Must you leave so soon? -+ Do you have to leave so soon?

    2 must not (mustn't)


    We use mustn't when we think it is important NOT to do something:
    You mustn't tell anyone. (= 1 think it is important to keep this secret.)
    Hurry up! We mustn't be late far Diana's party. (= 1 think it is important that we aren't late.)
    We use must not in instructions, signs and notices. It means 'Don't do this!':
    Visitors must not smoke in reception.
    Students must not take food into the exam room.
    A Don't use to after must or mustn't:
    X I must te rememher te phene the decter.
    .! I must remember to phone the doctor.
    cm Pronunciation � 1.26

    3 mustn't or don't have to?


    • Mustn't means it is important not to do something; it means 'Don't do this!':
    We mustn't leave the restaurant without paying- it's illegal.
    • Don't have to means something is not necessary (but you can do it if you want to):
    We don't have to pay far the meal now. We can pay when we leave the hotel.

    162
    Practice
    1 Match the signs with the sentences. Then complete each sentence with must or must not.

    O You �t. .".!!!t... make any fires ..... E... ..


    1 You must put sorne coins in
    the meter. D

    2 You must not dive into the pool. A .


    3 You must wait behind this
    sign B .
    4 You must walk on the left F .
    5 You must not bring your dog into
    the shop C .

    2 Choose the correct words in italics. CDIID Listen and check.


    O It's an important interview. You don't have to !(mustn't)be late.
    1 The exam is finished. You must / don't have to stop writing now.
    2 I've told you -you must / mustn't take sweets from people you don't know.
    3 It's a very busy road so you must / don't have to cross carefully.
    4 We must / don't have to go to the theatre - we can get the tickets on the Internet.
    5 I've sent the company an email so you mustn't / don't have to phone them.
    6 It's OK - we must / don't have to pay because I've got free tickets.
    7 We mustn't / don't have to leave the party early - the taxi can come later.
    8 You mustn't / don't have to be rude to Auntie Irene!

    3 Complete the conversation with the correct forms of must or have to.
    Use short forms. CDIID Listen and check.
    ALICE I've never been to a TV quiz show before - ít's really exciting!
    TIM It's fun. I've been a few times.
    ALICE What time does it start?
    TIM The show starts at 8.00, but the audience (O) M.f.l� be there by 7.30.
    ALICE Can we choose our seats or (1) we sit in specific seats?
    TlM We can sit anywhere, but we (2) get there early to get good seats.
    ALICE Can I take photos during the show?
    TIM No, it says on the tickets that you (3) do that.
    ALICE OK. What about clothes?
    TIM Well, it's not formal so we (4) wear smart clothes, but we (5) .
    wear anything with a name on it, you know, like Nike or Lacoste.
    ALICE Oh, I see. By the way, how much are the tickets?
    TIM Oh, we (6) pay. The tickets are ali free.

    4 Write about one thing that you have to do, don't have to do and mustn't do at school
    or work.

    O have to .I.}:l,;JY.e-..ti1.. b.1<.M.. w.t:y.Ae..r.k.b.y.'1..00.?J,m 1<V1<ry...l'.l'.l:llr.l'.1.ii:w, .


    1 have to .
    2 don't have to .
    3 mustn't .

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