07 2-3 29-06-2024 Ok
07 2-3 29-06-2024 Ok
07 2-3 29-06-2024 Ok
Lesson 2
Activity 2.3
can
allowed
may
permitted
The word “to” is used after allowed and permitted, but not
after can or may.
Can is more informal, may and permitted are more formal, and allowed is both
formal
Obligation = It’s necessary/ Es necesario
have to
need to
must
required
Must and required are more formal than have to and need to.
You can use these words for “light” requirements and prohibitions – for example,
rules that are often not followed.
We’re supposed to arrive on time, but it’s OK if we’re a little late. Our boss
is pretty relaxed.
The employees aren’t supposed to eat lunch at their desks, but a lot of
them do so anyway.
can’t
mustn’t
not allowed
not permitted
What’s the difference?
Can’t is more informal, mustn’t and not permitted are more formal,
and not allowed is both formal and informal.
Don’t use “to” after “mustn’t.” Pronunciation :The first “t” in “mustn’t” is silent!
don’t have to
don’t need to
not necessary
not required
optional
Practice B: Mira las imágenes y completa las frases con have to, don't have to o mustn't.
8. She don't work. Her husband earns enough money for both of them.
10. If you want to study here, you must pass an entrance examination