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This appears to be a multiple-choice exercise focused on using modal verbs correctly in English sentences. Let's go through each sentence and select the correct alternative:
We __month. Forget it's Dad's 50th birthday next.
- Correct answer: b. can't
- Explanation: The correct modal verb to express inability to forget something important is "can't." Saying "don't have to" implies there is no obligation to remember, which doesn't make sense in this context. "Mustn't" is used to indicate a prohibition, not inability.
You buy a season ticket, but a daily ticket is more expensive.
- Correct answer: c. have to
- Explanation: The correct modal verb to show necessity or obligation in this context is "have to." "Mustn't" indicates prohibition, and "don't have to" expresses the lack of necessity, which is not suitable here.
The law is that people pay tax. If you don't pay, you could go to prison.
- Correct answer: c. have to
- Explanation: The modal verb "have to" is used to show obligation or necessity. "Don't have to" implies lack of necessity, which is not appropriate in this situation.
Unfortunately, I see the manager, so I wrote to her instead.
- Correct answer: e. didn't have to
- Explanation: The correct modal verb to indicate something that was not necessary in the past is "didn't have to." "Couldn't" implies inability, and "mustn't" indicates prohibition.
Nineteenth-century travelers __ cards because they didn't exist then.
- Correct answer: b. couldn't
- Explanation: The modal verb "couldn't" is used to express the idea of inability in the past. "Could" is not suitable here as it implies ability, and "had to" implies necessity, which is not the context we are looking for.
If this is a brilliant book, __ read it.
- Correct answer: b. should
- Explanation: The correct modal verb to express a suggestion or recommendation is "should." "Can't" indicates inability, and "sought" is not a correct option in this sentence.
I'll be on holiday in the mountains at Christmas, so I __ meet you in town.
- Correct answer: a. won't be able to
- Explanation: The correct option to express future incapacity due to circumstances is "won't be able to." "Mustn't" indicates prohibition, and "couldn't" doesn't convey the same context appropriately.
My parents don't mind if I __ friends to stay at the weekend.
- Correct answer: b. can
- Explanation: The modal verb "can" is suitable here to express permission or ability. "Have to" implies necessity, and "mustn't" indicates prohibition.
You __ drive a car at night without lights.
- Correct answer: b. shouldn't
- Explanation: The correct modal verb to offer advice against doing something is "shouldn't." "Don't have to" implies a lack of necessity, which is not the intended meaning here.
We __ forget about next week's test if the teacher reminds us in every lesson!
- Correct answer: a. can't
- Explanation: The modal verb "can't" is used here to express the inability to forget something if reminded constantly. "Must" does not fit this context, and "ought not" is less commonly used in this situation.
By selecting the appropriate modal verbs from the given alternatives, the sentences are now correctly completed.
