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Language Functions & Modals Language Function

Modal

Examples

Can’t

You can’t park here, mom.

Prohibition -Informing about

You must keep off the grass

rules,

MUST You must drive on the left in England

laws, danger/s risks

You mustn’t cross when the lights are red!!!

Musn’t Giving strong advice

Giving advice

You should try, at least!

Should Shouldn’t

You shouldn’t go out son. You’ve got a temperuture and a strong cold.

Should

You should wear the blue coat – you look really smart! You should call him/her – I bet he/she’ll love to hear from you!

shouldn’t Recommending or

Should

You should read this book.The story is fantastic!

shouldn’t

You shouldn’t eat so much chocolate. You are putting on weight.

Have to

I have to go now.

suggesting

Expressing need

I have to study. Tomorrow I have a maths exam Sorry I have to go to the toilet Expressing lack

of need Don’t

You don’t have to bring anything to the party, thanks!

have to

Expressing obligation

moral obligation

lack of obligation

Have to

You don’t have to pay your ticket. You are only 12 I have to go to school every weekday I have to help my mum with the housework. She´s very tired.

Don’t have We don’t have to do this exercise if we dont want to. The teacher said it was extra practice. to