PROHIBITIO

N Means prevent,
stop, or disallow
someone from
doing something.
Examples:
1. You can't drive in
this country
unless you are
over eighteen.
2. You mustn't use
your phone in
class.
OBLIGATIO
N Means duty or
commitment.
Examples: 1. They
have to wear their
uniforms in school.
2. I must stop
smoking. It's
costing me too
much money.
PERMISSIO
N Allowing
someone to do
something.
Examples:
1. Can I borrow a
pen?
2. Could I open the
window?
Directions:
Underline the
modal verbs used
in each sentence
and determine if it
expresses
Permission,
Prohibition, or
Obligation.
1. Passengers must
not play music or
talk on this part of
the train.
2. You can't rent a
car without a credit
card.
3. You have to show
your ID before you
can enter the
place.
4. You can sit here.
The seat is free.
5. I must hand in
all requirements
before Friday.