Can('t), Must(N't) And (Don't) Have To

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    Students ________ write ten sentences for their homework.

    • Must
    • Can't
    • Don't have to
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This quiz focuses on the use of modal verbs 'can', 'must', and 'have to' in English grammar. It assesses the ability to correctly apply these verbs in various contexts, enhancing understanding and usage for effective communication.

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  • 2. 

    You _________ show your passport at the airport.

    • Don't have to

    • Have to

    • Can

    Correct Answer
    A. Have to
    Explanation
    When going to the airport, it is necessary to show your passport. This means that it is a requirement or obligation to present your passport at the airport. Therefore, the correct answer is "have to".

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  • 3. 

    I ________ play the guitar very well.

    • Must

    • Mustn't

    • Can

    Correct Answer
    A. Can
    Explanation
    The word "can" is the correct answer because it indicates ability or capability. The sentence suggests that the person is able to play the guitar well.

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  • 4. 

    If I pass my exam, I _________ go on holiday.

    • Can

    • Must

    • Don't have to

    Correct Answer
    A. Can
    Explanation
    If the person passes their exam, they have the option or ability to go on holiday. The word "can" indicates that it is possible for them to go on holiday if they achieve a passing grade.

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  • 5. 

    You __________ punch people

    • Have to

    • Mustn't

    • Must

    Correct Answer
    A. Mustn't
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "mustn't". This is because the word "mustn't" is used to indicate prohibition or a strong recommendation against doing something. In this context, it implies that punching people is not allowed or strongly discouraged.

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  • 6. 

    You ________ drive a car in Germany when you are eighteen.

    • Have to

    • Can

    • Must

    Correct Answer
    A. Can
    Explanation
    In Germany, individuals are allowed to drive a car when they reach the age of eighteen. The word "can" indicates the ability or permission to do something, which aligns with the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "can."

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  • 7. 

    He _________ wear a uniform at school.

    • Can't

    • Has to

    • Doesn't have to

    Correct Answer
    A. Has to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "has to" because it indicates that wearing a uniform at school is a requirement or obligation for him. It suggests that there is a rule or policy in place that mandates the wearing of uniforms, and he is expected to comply with it.

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  • 8. 

    They ________ to wear baggy clothes to snowboard.

    • Has to

    • Have to

    • Don't have to

    Correct Answer
    A. Have to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "have to". This is because the sentence is referring to a requirement or obligation to wear baggy clothes while snowboarding. "Have to" is used to express this kind of necessity.

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  • 9. 

    I _________ do my homework.

    • Must

    • Have to

    • A or B

    Correct Answer
    A. A or B
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "A or B" because both "must" and "have to" express obligation or necessity. They are interchangeable in this context, indicating that the speaker is required to do their homework.

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  • 10. 

    We  _____________ speak Arabic in our class

    • Mustn't

    • Don't have to

    • Can

    Correct Answer
    A. Mustn't
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "mustn't" is the correct answer because it implies that speaking Arabic in the class is prohibited or not allowed. The use of "mustn't" suggests that there is a rule or restriction in place that prohibits the use of Arabic in the class. The other options, "don't have to" and "can," do not convey the same meaning of prohibition or restriction.

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