Question

1) In some of these sentences, must is wrong or unnatural. Correct the sentences where necessary.


1. What must i do to get a new driving licence?

2. Mark is really nice person. You ... meet him.

3. I might have to work late tomorrow evening

4. You must write your answers in ink.

5. Applications for the job have to be received by 18 May.

6. I must work from 8 till 7.

7. I havent spoken to Sue for ages I ... phone her.


2) Comlete the sentences with mustnt,neednt or dont / doesnt have to.


1. We ... hurry. We have a lot of time.

2. Gery gave me a letter I ... forget to post it.

3. This is a valuable book. You ... lose it.

4. Im not so busy. I have a few things to do, but i ... do them now.

5. A man was injured in the accident, but he ... go to hospital because it wasnt serious.

6. Everything will be OK. You ... worry.


3) Complete the sentences using can or (be) able to. Make negative sentences where it's necessary.


1. I looked everywhere for the book, but I ... find it.

2. I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didn't have any, but I...

get some in the next shop.

3. I'd like to ... speak Chinese.

4. I've never .... drive a car.

5. -Did you have difficulty finding our house? - Not really. Your directions were

good and we ... find it.

6. -Did the thief get away? - Yes. No-one realised what was happening and the

thief ... get away.

7. Mike and Pete played tennis yesterday. Pete played very well, but Mike... beat him.

Answer 1

1) In some of these sentences, must is wrong or unnatural. Correct the sentences where necessary.

1. What do I have to do to get a new driving licence? (must is not incorrect, but do I have to is more commonly used)
2. Mark is a really nice person. You should meet him. (must is not incorrect, but should is more commonly used to make a recommendation)
3. I may have to work late tomorrow evening. (might is not incorrect, but may is more commonly used)
4. You should write your answers in ink. (must is not incorrect, but should is more commonly used to give advice)
5. Applications for the job must be received by 18 May. (have to is not incorrect, but must is more commonly used to indicate a requirement)
6. I have to work from 8 till 7. (must is not incorrect, but have to is more commonly used to