Modals Flashcards

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What’s the difference between didn’t need and needn’t ?

A

Didn’t need : something was not done because it was incessant

Ex: i didn’t need to ask the woman her name, i recognized her immediately

Needn’t + verb : something uncessary took place

Ex: she needn’t worry about me, i am fine

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What is the negative if must ?

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Can’t

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Mustn’t is for ?

And needn’t and don’t have to ?

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Negative obligation

Lack of obligation

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Ought to/ Oughtn’t to ?

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Formal

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