Unit 10

Modal verbs

Part I

Have to

Exercise 1.1

Complete the sentences with ‘ve got to or ‘s got to and a verb from the box.

do	get up	go	see	take
get	give	help	speak	work

1. You’ve got to see the doctor as soon as possible. The symptoms show you’ve got food poisoning.

2. Mary is a bit overweight. She … some exercises to keep fit.

3. The doctor prescribed me new effective medicine for my sore throat. I … it three times a day after meals.

4. It’s a pity you can’t stay with us longer. – I’m so sorry but I … now or I’ll miss my train.

5. Mike … early tomorrow morning as he’s leaving for the airport at 6a.m.

6. You … me with all this housework! I can’t cope with it myself.

7. Our regular opening hours are 10a.m. to 7p.m. So you … with customers six hours a day with a break for lunch.

8. We’re running late today, so you … the kids from school. Don’t forget!

9. If you don’t pay on time, we … you a fine of up to $1,000.

10. My granny doesn’t understand much French, so you … very slowly to her.

Exercise 1.2

Complete the sentences with have to, has to, had to or will have to and a suitable verb.

1. I went to the market on my way home because I had to buy some food for dinner.

2. In many countries men … in the army.

3. Susan is going to bed early tonight. She … up at 6 tomorrow morning.

4. The bus came late, so we … very long.

5. I need an extra job. I … too many bills.

6. Sam can’t wear ordinary street clothes at his working place. He … a formal suit.

7. You … a visa at first if you want to go to the UK.

8. Sorry, I didn’t come to you party last night. I … to the garage to get my car back.

9. This train doesn’t go to London. You … at Oxford.

10. If the pain gets worse, you … the doctor.

11. You … a new driving licence next year.

12. Kate … now, because it’s time for her to catch the train.

Exercise 1.3

Answer the questions about you.

1. Do you have to do your homework every day? Yes, I do. (No, I don’t)

2. Did you have to go to work yesterday?

3. Does your father have to get up early every morning?

4. Do you have to pay much for your accommodation?

5. Did you have to take any exams to enter university?

6. Does your mother have to cook at home all the time?

7. Do you have to do a lot of projects at university?

8. Does your grandmother have to go to work?

9. Did you have to wear uniform at school?

Exercise 1.4

Make true sentences about you and your family, using the chart. Add a comment if you can.

1. I have to do the cooking from time to time. I don’t mind.

2. My mother doesn’t have to do the washing. We’ve got a washing machine.

I We My parents My mother My father My sister My brother My cousin My granny My granddad

have to has to don’t have to doesn’t have to

go to work go to school do the shopping do the cooking do the ironing do the washing walk the dog get up early water the plants baby-sit

Exercise 1.5

Write questions. Some are present, some are past or future.

1. I have to water this plant very carefully. (Why … ?)

Why do you have to water it carefully?

2. Betsy has to take lots of pills for her headache. (How many … ?)

3. You have to make an appointment if you want to see the dentist. (Do … ?)

4. I had to get up early yesterday. (What time … ?)

5. My parents had to pay a lot for their housing repairs. (How much … ?)

6. Mary has to leave the office late tonight. (Why … ?)

7. I had to wait for a plumber a long time. (How long … ?)

8. Sam sometimes has to work at weekends. (How often … ?)

9. I think I’ll have to buy a new car soon. (Why … ?)

10. You have to learn this poem by heart. (Do….?)