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Modals of obligation

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  • It’s necessary for the boss to pay his employees in time. (The boss)
    The boss has to pay his employees in time.
  • The teacher at school tells children to do homework. (Children)
    Children have to do homework.
  •  Dima, I strongly advise to find a job! (You)
    You must / have to find a job!
  • It is forbidden to ride a bus without a ticket. (You)
    You mustn`t / can`t ride a bus without a ticket.
  • It was necessary for us to get a visa before we went to America. (We)
    We had to get a visa before we went to America.
  • My family expected me to get married and have children by the age of 25. (I)
    I was supposed to get married and have children by the age of 25.
  • Women expect men to buy for them flowers. (Men)
    Men are supposed to buy flowers for women.
  • It wasn’t necessary to read the text at home, but I did it because I want to improve my reading. (I)
    I didn’t have to read the text at home, but I did it because I want to improve my reading.
  • It’s a good idea to visit someone when you’re sick. (You)
    You are supposed to visit / you should visit someone when you’re sick.
  • It’s prohibited to park your car in the centre of the city. (You)
    You mustn’t / can`t park your car in the city centr
  • Students don’t expect teachers to know everything. (Teachers)
    Teachers are not supposed to know everything.
  • It’s not necessary for programmers to wear a suit. (Programmers)
    Programmers don’t have to wear a suit.
  • It’s not necessary for Oksana to come half an hour before class. She will be waiting outside the classroom anyway. (Oksana)
    Oksana doesn’t have to come half an hour before class. She will be waiting outside the classroom anyway.