Overview
__NOTOC__ = You mustn't smoke in here = Aim of this lesson: Introduce and practice modals of deduction and use some language related to hotels and other accommodation. Sally is a tourist and she's visiting Dublin for a few days. She has just arrived at the Victoria Hotel.
Grammar Focus - Modals of Obligation
Modals of obligation are used to talk about permission and prohibition.
Speaking about Rules
Work with a partner if possible to answer these questions. # Does your workplace or school have many rules? What mustn't you do? # Can you think of any rules in your local café or shop? What things must or mustn't you do? # In some countries like Australia you have to vote in elections. Do you think this is a good idea?
Exercises
Try these questions to see if you can use modal verbs correctly. The answers can be found here. Complete the following sentences using the correct modal verb: # I'm very sorry but you mustn't / don't have to smoke here. # Sir, you have to / must leave your passport at the reception. # My doctor says that I shouldn't / should smoke. # The bus was cancelled so we had to / must take a taxi. # I mustn't / don't have to go to work on Saturday because the office is closed.
Grammar Reference
For further information about the use of modals of obligation see Modal Verb on Wikipedia.