Expressing obligation and interdiction
Modal verbs used to indicate obligation
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Modal verbs used to indicate obligation include the following:
我们得先计划一下行程。We need to plan the itinerary first.
我们该去哪里？Where should we go?
你必须去亲眼看看。You must go and look at it yourself.
这个您不用担心。You need not worry about this. |
Modal verbs used to indicate interdiction
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Modal verbs used to indicate interdiction include the following:
请不要在房间里吸烟。Please don't smoke in the room. 别着急，我们想想办法。Don't worry, we'll think about some solutions.
这里不可以停车。 You cannot park here. 酒后不能开车。You cannot drive after drinking.
这不是我的错，你不应该怪我。This is not my fault, you should not blame me.
开会的时候不允许使用手机。Mobiles phones are not allowed during meetings. |
Modal verbs used on public signs
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Modal verbs used on public signs to indicate prohibited activities:
机动车不得入园。No vehicles in the park. (lit. vehicles cannot enter the park)
不准大声喧哗。No shouting. (lit. Shouting is not allowed)
禁止吸烟。No smoking. (lit. Smoking is forbidden)
严禁赌博。No gambling. (lit. Gambling is strictly prohibited) |
Note that these verbs are put directly before the expression describing the activity.
The correct model verb
Select the correct modal verb to complete the sentences. Check your answers.
1. 我们 把这个问题好好研究一下。
We need to do some research about this problem.
2. 这件事情是你的不对，你 给他道歉。
It is your fault and you should apologise to him.
3. 那个景点 事先买票。
If you want to visit that scenic spot, you must buy tickets in advance.
4. 你 亲自去，打个电话就行。
You don't need to go there in person, just give them a call.
5. 吵了，我在看书呢！
Stop arguing, I'm reading!
6. 对不起，这里 拍照。
I'm sorry but taking photos is not allowed here.
7. 在公园内滑旱冰、滑板。
Skating and skateboarding are not allowed in the park.
8. 在禁烟区内吸烟。
Smoking in non-smoking areas is prohibited.
9. 任何赌博活动。
Gambling activities are strictly forbidden.
10. 携带危险品入园。
Carrying hazardous goods is not allowed in the park.
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