1. Choose the correct verb.
1 You needn’t / mustn’t drive to the station. I’ll give you a lift.
2 I must / mustn’t do my homework this evening. It’s for tomorrow.
3 You needn’t / mustn’t go to bed. You can stay up.
4 They needn’t / mustn’t be home late. They’re getting up very early tomorrow.
5 You needn’t / must listen to the new Paloma Faith CD. It’s fantastic.
6 You needn’t / mustn’t interrupt. It’s rude.
7 You mustn’t / needn’t turn up the TV. I can hear it very well.
8 I must / mustn’t forget to buy Max a present. It’s his birthday on Sunday.
Answer
1 needn’t 2 must 3 needn’t 4 mustn’t 5 must
6 mustn’t 7 needn’t 8 mustn’t
2. Rewrite the sentences. Use must or mustn’t.
1 It’s important not to blow your nose in public in Japan.
You mustn’t blow your nose in public in Japan.
2 In some Muslim countries, it’s important not to eat with your left hand.
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3 In lots of countries, it’s important that you eat everything on your plate.
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4 In Australia, it’s important for men not to wink at women they don’t know.
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5 In the UK, it’s important to say ‘please’ when asking for something.
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6 In the UK, it’s important not to talk with your mouth full.
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7 In Switzerland, it’s important for guests to arrive on time.
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Answer
2 In some Muslim countries, you mustn’t eat with your left hand.
3 In lots of countries, you must eat everything on your plate.
4 In Australia, men mustn’t wink at women they don’t know.
5 In the UK, you must say ‘please’ when asking for something.
6 In the UK, you mustn’t talk with your mouth full.
7 In Switzerland, guests must arrive on time.
3. Complete the sentences with mustn’t or needn’t and the verbs in the box.
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forget get up hurry recharge watch wear |
1 You ……………………… the battery. I’ve already done it.
2 You ……………………… to phone George. He’s expecting a call from you.
3 We ……………………… . There’s plenty of time.
4 I ……………………… TV this evening. I’ve got loads of homework!
5 He ……………………… early. He can stay in bed.
6 He ……………………… that old sweatshirt. It’s got holes in it.
Answer
1 needn’t recharge 2 mustn’t forget 3 needn’t hurry
4 mustn’t watch 5 needn’t get up 6 mustn’t wear
4. Rewrite the sentences with You must, You mustn’t or You needn’t.
1 It isn’t necessary to take off your shoes.
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2 It’s important that you use a knife and fork.
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3 It isn’t necessary to take a gift.
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4 It’s important that you don’t put your elbows on the table.
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5 It’s important that you don’t eat noisily.
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6 It’s important that you give the waiter a tip.
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Answer
1 You needn’t take off your shoes.
2 You must use a knife and fork.
3 You needn’t take a gift.
4 You mustn’t put your elbows on the table.
5 You mustn’t eat noisily.
6 You must give the waiter a tip.
Challenge!
Write three sentences about you. Use must, mustn’t and needn’t.
1 ………………………………………
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2 ………………………………………
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3 ………………………………………
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