Obligation/ no obligation / prohibition

Activity 1: read the conversation and

Doctor: hello Mr joe, you look off. Are you ok?

Joe: I’m feeling a bit under the weather.
Doctor: What seems to be the problem?
Joe: I woke up with a fever and a terrible fatigue. All my body hurts and I have a terrible headache.
Doctor: hmm, I’m going to take a sample of your saliva to run some tests. Could you open your mouth for me, please?
Joe: (opens mouth) ahhh
Doctor: well, it sounds like you’ve tested positive for COVID. Do you have any trouble breathing?
Joe: no, I breathe fine. I just feel tired all the time.
Doctor: well, you must take plenty of rest and stay in bed these coming couple of days.
Joe: But I have a very important meeting today. I have to be at work.
Doctor: forget about that Mr Joe. This virus is very contagious. You mustn’t leave your house until you test negative again.
Joe: do I have to take something for it?
Doctor: Yes, I will prescribe for you some vitamins to help boost your immune system. Along with some painkillers to ease your
aches.
Joe: Do I have to keep on taking them even after recovery?
Doctor: it’s better to keep on taking the vitamins. But, you don’t have to take the painkillers after recovery.

Activity 2: complete the following chart with expressions from the dialogue

Modal

Obligation

No obligation

prohibition

Activity 3: fill in the blanks with the appropriate modal (must, Activity 4: rewrite the following sentences using the
must’t, don’t have to) appropriate modal

1. It’s obligatory to participate in the school events.

1. You _______________ take off your shoes before getting
Students _______________________________________
to the mosque.
2. It’s prohibited to smoke in public areas
2. I _________________ leave now to catch my flight, the
Citizens ________________________________________
plane leaves in less than an hour
3. It’s not necessary to bring your copybooks tomorrow,
3. You ________________ dress up for the party, you can
because we have an exam.
wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
Students ________________________________________
4. He can’t afford to go to Spain now, he ____________
4. It’s important to go to china to seal this business deal
save up for it.
My coworker_____________________________________
5. Hassan ___________________ wear a tie to work, it’s
5. It’s ok for Sara to not wash the dishes. I will do them.
optional.
Sara __________________________________________
6. Muslims ____________________ drink alcohol.
6. It’s forbidden to eat pork for Muslims
7. You _______________ respect your parents.
Muslims_________________________________________
8. Students______________ use their cellphones in class.
7. It’s mandatory to get above average in national exam to
9. I can’t get to the party, You ______________ have an
pass
invitation.
Bac students______________________________________
8. I have an extra ticket for the concert, you can have it
You _________________________________________