Quiz 2 – Obligation & Necessity (must, have to, need)

Choose the correct option:

You ___ smoke here. It's against the law.

Select one answer.

mustn't don't have to needn't haven't to

Choose the correct option:

Tomorrow is Sunday, so I ___ get up early.

Select one answer.

don't have to mustn't can't haven't

True or false?

"Mustn't" and "don't have to" have the same meaning.

Select one answer.

True False

Choose the correct option:

Yesterday I ___ work late because of a deadline.

Select one answer.

had to must must have have to

Which sentences express that something is not necessary? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply.

You needn't bring anything. You don't have to come if you're busy. You don't need to pay for the drinks. You mustn't touch the paintings. You must not be late.

Complete with a negative form of need:

There's plenty of food, so you ___ buy any more.

Type your answer.

Which sentence expresses an obligation that comes from the speaker's own feelings (internal obligation)?

Select one answer.

I must call my mother tonight – I haven't spoken to her for weeks. I have to wear a uniform at work – it's company policy. Drivers have to stop at red lights. We have to pay taxes every year.

Choose the correct form for each gap.

1. From next year, all students ___ wear a uniform.

Select one answer.

will have to will must must to
2. She ___ leave early yesterday because she was ill.

Select one answer.

had to must musted
3. You ___ worry about me – I'll be fine.

Select one answer.

needn't mustn't to haven't

True or false?

"Must" has no past form, so we use "had to" to talk about obligation in the past.

Select one answer.

True False

Write 4–5 sentences about the rules at your school or workplace. Use must, mustn't, have to and don't have to at least once each.

Write your answer, then compare it with the model answer.

Quiz complete