MODALS OF

OBLIGATION

MELC:
EXPRESS PERMISSION,
OBLIGATION AND
PROHIBITION USING
MODALS.
1.Employees must check the files properly to avoid
losing them.
2.Patients have to wear face mask and face shields in
entering hospitals.
3.I should go to college.
4.Participants can leave immediately after the contest.
 1.You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
2.Children can freely roam around that part of the
park.
3.Parents must send their children in school.
4.Teenagers can’t have their driver’s license until they
reach the age of 18.
5.Contestants ought to pass through all levels in the
contest.

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MODALS EXPRESSING OBLIGATION

There are two types of

:
modal verbs of obligation
those that primarily express
a firm obligation or
necessity – must and have
t
o
and those that express a
recommendation or moral
obligation – should and
ought to .
1. I have to work on Sunday.
2. I must hand in my module by Friday.

3. If you are not feeling well, you should seek a doctor’s advice.

4. I ought to know your reasons why you left the room during the
meeting.

5. The security guard had to check all rooms to ensure safety in the area.

6. The pregnant woman has to complete all required check-ups before

her due date.
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• Have to shows that the obligation comes from someone

else, not the speaker. This is usually referring to a rule or
a law.
We have to book our schedule for the renewal of our PRC
license. (comes from someone else; rule or a law)
I have to leave the office at 4:45 PM as prescribed by the
Civil Service Commission. (comes from someone else;
rule or law)
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The word ought to is used to express opinions or something
probable.
The word should is used to show what one thinks is best for the
concerned subject/person..
I ought to call my parents.
We ought to drink a lot of water everyday.( recommendation)
You should tell the truth.
What should I eat?
• A. DIRECTIONS: Use must, have to, should, ought to correctly in the following sentences. Use a
separate sheet for your answer.
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1.You _ be wearing a mask when you go out to be safe

from having Covid-19.
2.You _try to lose weight.
3.You _follow the rules of Inter-Agency Task Force.
4.You eat fruits and vegetables to boost your immune
system.
5.As a community leader, you _ keep the peace and
order of your community.
6. You _ be at home now.
7. I _ provide proper treatment and diagnosis for sick people.
8. We avoid going out in this time of pandemic.
9. I _wear your face mask and face shield whenever you go
out of the house.
1. Teachers and other employees __ _ work from home.
10. You not smoke, it is not good for your health. 12. I to work
on weekends