English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #088: must / mustn't for rules and obligation
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #088
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Lesson 88: must / mustn't for simple rules and obligation
Today’s grammar point is must and mustn't.
- must = strong necessity or rule
- mustn't = strong prohibition / not allowed
Short review from previous lessons:
- can = ability or permission
- there is / there are = existence in a place
- for / from = basic meaning and source
New lesson words:
1) must — mast — have to; need to
2) mustn't — muhsnt — must not; not allowed
3) rule — rool — an instruction; a law
4) sign — sayn — a notice; a board
5) quiet — kwy-et — not noisy
Five example sentences:
1) You must wear a seat belt.
Reading: yoo mast wair uh seet belt
Meaning: You have to wear a seat belt.
Usage: Use must for a strong safety rule.
2) You mustn't smoke here.
Reading: yoo muhsnt smohk heer
Meaning: You are not allowed to smoke here.
Usage: Use mustn't for a clear prohibition.
3) We must follow the rule.
Reading: wee mast foh-loh thuh rool
Meaning: We need to obey the rule.
Usage: Follow the rule = obey the rule.
4) The sign says, 'You must be quiet.'
Reading: thuh sayn sayz yoo mast bee kwy-et
Meaning: The sign says that you have to be quiet.
Usage: Signs often show rules in public places.
5) You mustn't be late for class.
Reading: yoo muhsnt bee layt for klas
Meaning: You are not allowed to arrive late for class.
Usage: Use mustn't for a rule about behavior.
Usage notes:
- Use must for strong rules, duty, safety, and necessity.
- Use mustn't for strong prohibition.
- After must and mustn't, use the base verb: must go, mustn't smoke, must be.
- Do not add -s: not musts.
Mini practice:
1) Choose: You ___ wear a seat belt. (must / mustn't)
2) Choose: You ___ smoke here. (must / mustn't)
3) Rewrite: It is necessary to be quiet.
4) Rewrite: It is not allowed to smoke here.
5) Choose: A ___ can show a rule. (sign / quiet)
Answer key:
1) must
2) mustn't
3) You must be quiet.
4) You mustn't smoke here.
5) sign
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in one message.
- You can also make one new sentence with must or mustn't.
- If you want, I can check your answers and correct your sentences.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #088
Available explanations:
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Lesson 88: must / mustn't for simple rules and obligation
Today’s grammar point is must and mustn't.
- must = strong necessity or rule
- mustn't = strong prohibition / not allowed
Short review from previous lessons:
- can = ability or permission
- there is / there are = existence in a place
- for / from = basic meaning and source
New lesson words:
1) must — mast — have to; need to
2) mustn't — muhsnt — must not; not allowed
3) rule — rool — an instruction; a law
4) sign — sayn — a notice; a board
5) quiet — kwy-et — not noisy
Five example sentences:
1) You must wear a seat belt.
Reading: yoo mast wair uh seet belt
Meaning: You have to wear a seat belt.
Usage: Use must for a strong safety rule.
2) You mustn't smoke here.
Reading: yoo muhsnt smohk heer
Meaning: You are not allowed to smoke here.
Usage: Use mustn't for a clear prohibition.
3) We must follow the rule.
Reading: wee mast foh-loh thuh rool
Meaning: We need to obey the rule.
Usage: Follow the rule = obey the rule.
4) The sign says, 'You must be quiet.'
Reading: thuh sayn sayz yoo mast bee kwy-et
Meaning: The sign says that you have to be quiet.
Usage: Signs often show rules in public places.
5) You mustn't be late for class.
Reading: yoo muhsnt bee layt for klas
Meaning: You are not allowed to arrive late for class.
Usage: Use mustn't for a rule about behavior.
Usage notes:
- Use must for strong rules, duty, safety, and necessity.
- Use mustn't for strong prohibition.
- After must and mustn't, use the base verb: must go, mustn't smoke, must be.
- Do not add -s: not musts.
Mini practice:
1) Choose: You ___ wear a seat belt. (must / mustn't)
2) Choose: You ___ smoke here. (must / mustn't)
3) Rewrite: It is necessary to be quiet.
4) Rewrite: It is not allowed to smoke here.
5) Choose: A ___ can show a rule. (sign / quiet)
Answer key:
1) must
2) mustn't
3) You must be quiet.
4) You mustn't smoke here.
5) sign
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in one message.
- You can also make one new sentence with must or mustn't.
- If you want, I can check your answers and correct your sentences.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].